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Auto Accident

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Wrongful Death

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Medical Malpractice

Brandi Motley talking about her current situation with Dr. Schneider.

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We’ve consistently received the legal industry’s highest honors.
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Our Lawyers By Numbers

500,000,000+
Dollars in Total Injury Verdicts
50+
Awards Won as a firm
40+
Years of Legal Experience
3
Televised Trials
1000+
Media Appearances
24
Hours a day our lawyers are Available
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In the Media

High Profile Coverage of the Law Offices of John M. Phillips and its Cases

The lawyers at our office and our cases have appeared in 100's of media outlets including regional, national and international television, radio, magazines, newspapers and more. John has worked with major networks and learned from the highest profile lawyers in the country. We strive to bring attention to important causes and shed light where some prefer there to be darkness. See the latest on our YouTube page.

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Attorney John Phillips on Dateline NBC discussing Don Lewis disappearance and case v. Carole Baskin

15 oct. 2020

Attorney John Phillips appeared this week on Dateline NBC, discussing the disappearance of Don Lewis and the office’s case against Carole Baskin.

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Jordan Davis – Family Lawyer John Phillips, Dunn’s Neighbor Charles Hendrix Joins AC360

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Pediatric Dentist Accused of Mistreating Young Patients - Pt. 2 - Crime Watch Daily

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Justice 4 All – Amari Harley Death and City Liability Legal Analysis on WJXT

ABC’s Good Morning America covers Our Office’s Pediatric Dental Malpractice Case.

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Jordan Davis - CNN - Soledad O'Brien interviews the family of Jordan Davis

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Stop Dental Abuse - CNN New Day covers the Dr. Schneider case

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Stop Dental Abuse - Anderson Cooper Discusses the Jacksonville Case of Dr. Howard Schneider

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KKK Mural in Baker County – CNN covers the story

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Jordan Davis - CNN News Coverage of Trial on Anderson Cooper 360

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Jordan Davis’ Family Speaks to Anderson Cooper on CNN’s AC360

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Pediatric Dentist Accused of Mistreating Young Patients – Crime Watch Daily #3

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Pediatric Dentist Accused of Mistreating Young Patients - Pt. 1 - Crime Watch Daily

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Pt. 1: Man Attacks Girlfriend And Her Sister, One Survives - Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen

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Justice 4 All - Hurricane Flood Loss Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Justice 4 All – Swimming Pool Liability Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Justice 4 All - Sexual Harassment and Harvey Weinstein Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Justice 4 All - School Bullying and School Liability Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Justice 4 All – First Amendment and Protests Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Justice 4 All – Fraternity Hazing Legal Analysis on WJXT

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Jordan Davis – Jordan’s Parents and Lawyer Join Robin Roberts on Good Morning America

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Good Morning America feature of Erin Joynt v. Volusia County

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Jordan Davis – Nightline Discusses the Michael Dunn Murder Trial

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Attorney John Phillips Media Highlights #4

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Attorney John Phillips Media Highlights #1

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Shot at Home – Wrongful Death Case Filed on behalf of Police Shooting Victim Greg Hill WPTV

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Legal Analysis of Nouman Raja shooting of Corey Jones and Stand Your Ground

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Shot in Own Home – Wrongful Death Case Filed on behalf of Police Shooting Victim Greg Hill – WPTV

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Jordan Davis Case Covered on Shepard Smith

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Jordan Davis – Verdict Reached In Loud Music Murder Trial – Fox News

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Beach Driving / Erin Joynt – Sunbather Run Over by Patrol Vehicle in Florida – FoxNews

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Scarlet Letter Case- Florida DMV mislabels woman sexual predator on her license – Fox News

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Jordan Davis - Michael Dunn Trial Coverage on NBC National News

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Jacksonville Expert Attorney John Phillips on ABC and NBC's the Chat

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NBC / ABC Affiliate Spotlights Our Office on First Coast Living

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TMZ Sports – Our Office Serves NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp at Autograph Show

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TMZ – Our Office Serves NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp at Autograph Show

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Attorney John Phillips Discusses the George Zimmerman Verdict on BBC Breakfast

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AJ+ Video on Keegan Roberts v. Michael Centanni

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Jordan Davis Case Update – August 2013 on Al Jazeera

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Jordan Davis – Lucia McBath Discusses Stand Your Ground Hearing and Jordan Davis on Al Jazeera

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Jordan Davis – Al Jazeera Coverage of Michael Dunn’s first trial

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Jordan Davis – Ron and Lucy Interviewed on Inside Edition

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Stop Dental Abuse - Inside Edition Covers Dr. Schneider Case Again

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Jordan Davis – Inside Edition Discusses the Michael Dunn Murder Trial

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Stop Dental Abuse – Inside Edition (CBS) Covers the Dr. Schneider Case

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Law Firm
of the Month

Attorney at Law MagazineFirst Coast of Florida Edition
(Cover Story)(2017)

In the law:
Q&A with attorney John Phillips

Jacksonville Daily Record
(2017)

Attorney
of the Month

Attorney at Law Magazine CSRA & Southern District of Georgia Edition
(Cover Story)(2017)

Inside the Skin
of Attorney John Phillips

Ortega Magazine
(Cover Story)(2016)

29 Agitators, Truth Seekers & Crusaders: Jacksonville’s 29 Most Influential People

Folio Weekly
(Cover Story) (2016)

Attorney
of the Month

Attorney at Law Magazine
(Cover Story)(2016)

Jacksonville’s
Best Lawyers

Jacksonville Magazine
(2016)

Matt Hunt leaves firm where he was managing partner to join John Phillips’ practice

the Daily Record
(2015)

A Life-Changing Year of Loss and Love for John Phillips

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(2015)

The
Rainmaker

Jacksonville Business Journal
(2014)

For Lawyer of Jordan Davis’ Family, the Case Has Been a Lesson on Race

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(2014)

The Phillips
Effect

Folio Weekly (2013)

John Philips –
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Folio Weekly
(2013)

Lawyer snapshot:
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JAX’s
Hottest Attorney Finalists

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The Dead Bear No Witness:
Keegan Roberts Story

Folio Weekly
(Cover Story) (2017)

Sheriff’s Office wants family to pay $314K to look for public records in their case against problem cop who killed pedestrian

Florida Times Union
(2017)

Deputies say Gregory Hill pointed gun at them. After shooting, the gun was found in his pocket

Washington Post
(2016)

Attorney for Jordan Davis’ Family says it’s about hate, not race

MSNBC.com

Woman paralyzed in police shootout suing ex-Daytona Beach officer

Daytona Beach News Journal

For Jordan Davis’ parents, a bond with Trayvon’s family, and prayers for a different trial outcome

The Grio

Everything does not go better with coke – Deborah Kropp’s Story

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A Most American
Way to Die

Rolling Stone Magazine

Jordan Davis Shooting Death Reignites ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Repeal Push

Huffington Post

The Cop
Who Pointed His Gun

Folio Weekly

Argument and Death Threat Preceded Store Clerk’s Murder By a Week, Lawsuit Alleges

Flagler Live

Sunbathing Mom Run Over by Beach Patrol Vehicle Seeks Compensation in Court

Good Morning America

Sunbathing Mom
Run Receives $2.6 Million Verdict

Good Morning America

Who’s Afraid
of Keith Haring’s Ghost?

Folio Weekly

Jury Awards Volusia Beach Run-Over Victim $2.6 Million

Daytona Beach News-Journal

Judgement against alleged Fla. bully surprises everyone

CBS News

Attorney John Phillips Settles Cases for Clients Who Were Victims of DUI Wreck for $1 Million

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Jacksonville lawyer: 1010XL owes ‘Lex & Terry’ for breaking contract

Times-Union

Lex and Terry sue Jacksonville radio station over being sacked

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The Truth
About Stand Your Ground

Folio Weekly

Man Claims injury
on Daytona Zipline

Daytona Beach News Journal

One on One:
Sports Agent John Phillips Tackles Corruption

Athletic Business

John Phillilps –
Host, Courts and Sports

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Meet your Jacksonville Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, & Family Law Lawyers

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Top-Rated Attorneys
attorney John Phillips

Famed lawyer Robert Shapiro once called John, “the best lawyer in America.” John specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and civil rights cases and is licensed in Florida, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Illinois and Washington, D.C., as well as federal courts across the country.

John has many million and multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts in automobile crash cases, trucking negligence cases, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice cases and also has worked on some of the highest profile cases in the nation, including a record jury verdict of over $495 million dollars. Passion and compassion are his calling cards.

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John M. Phillips, B.C.S.

Attorney

Matthew Hunt, B.C.S.

Attorney

Matt Hunt was voted the Best Divorce Lawyer in Jacksonville by Folio Weekly, is a multiple time SuperLawyer and is the compassionate, but fierce voice behind our family law division. Clients say, “Since the very first day, Mr Hunt took my case seriously, he went beyond the rest: demonstrated high professionalism, kept contact with me on the phone during the most difficult times of my life, talked to witnesses, and most importantly showed compassion to my case and the facts. He is the best attorney in Jacksonville by far, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody in the area.

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Case Results

SAMPLE VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS

Personal
Injury
$495,123,680 JURY VERDICT- RECORD $450+M. Gun Violence Wrongful Death Case. Details
$520,150 “Low Impact” Tractor-Trailer Wreck Causes surgery to father and son. Details
$913,964 JURY VERDICT- RSD/CRPS Soft Tissue Injury case. Judgment will be over $1M. Details
$2,600,000 JURY VERDICT- Joynt v. Volusia Co. Sunbather run-over by lifeguard truck. Details
Wrongful
Death
$1,000,000+ Child was run-over in own driveway by person picking someone up for ride. Details
$1,000,000 Negligent Security- Customer shot and killed in Mascaras nightclub. Details
Confidential Estate of Kalil McCoy v. Mears Client shot/killed as passenger of car. Details
Confidential Estate of Jordan Davis v. Michael Dunn Client was shot and killed while in a car. Details
Criminal
Defense
DISMISSED Charged with open container violation. Case Dismissed shortly after filing. Details
Adjudication Withheld Teenager arrested during protest. We contradicted police version for client. Details
NOT GUILTY Client’s Second DUI DISMISSED Failure to Stop at Red Light and Obey License Restriction Details
Adjudication Withheld State of Florida v. Siddie Friar / JAX19 We defended protesters successfully. Details
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What Our Clients Say

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Auto Accident

Jake talks about his auto accident case.

Ron Davis

Wrongful Death

Ron Davis & John Phillips

Brandi Motley

Medical Malpractice

Brandi Motley talking about her current situation with Dr. Schneider.

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