AWARDS, ACCLAIM, & RATINGS

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: John Phillips: Best Lawyer, Best Hero, Best Social Justice Crusader and Best Personal Injury Lawyer (2019)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

2019 Best of Jax:

Attorney Finley Williams came in 3rd Place for Best Criminal Lawyer, 2nd Place for Best DUI Lawyer, 3rd Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.Phillips & Hunt won Best Law Firm and Best Collection Lawyer.

John Phillips won Best Lawyer, Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best Social Justice Crusader and Best Hero. He came in 2nd Place for Best Philanthropist, 4th Place for Best Community Activist, 4th Place for Best Criminal Lawyer and 4th Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Matthew Hunt won Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams came in 3rd Place for Best Criminal Lawyer, 2nd Place for Best DUI Lawyer, 3rd Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson came in 5th Place for Best Personal Injury Lawyer and 2nd Place for Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

http://folioweekly.com/stories/best-of-jax-2019,21935?fbclid=IwAR29NEi-QYNOPec_VvBTWlM-XykySts8WBf8IcXeZUi41pASQu50YNd7ocs

Florida Times-Union: Bold City Best Lawyer (2019)

Jacksonville.com and Florida Times-Union readers voted on their City’s Bold City Best.  We were selected as best law firm.

Florida Trend: Legal Elite (2019)

John was recognized for his second time in Florida Trend Magazine as a “Legal Elite.” Attorneys recognized as Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” are selected by vote of their colleagues and represent less than two percent of the members of the Florida Bar. Chosen from 30 different practice areas, they exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Matthew Hunt: Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer (2019)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

2019 Best of Jax:

Matthew Hunt won Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer.

Phillips & Hunt won Best Law Firm and Best Collection Lawyer.

John Phillips won Best Lawyer, Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best Social Justice Crusader and Best Hero. He came in 2nd Place for Best Philanthropist, 4th Place for Best Community Activist, 4th Place for Best Criminal Lawyer and 4th Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams came in 3rd Place for Best Criminal Lawyer, 2nd Place for Best DUI Lawyer, 3rd Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson came in 5th Place for Best Personal Injury Lawyer and 2nd Place for Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

http://folioweekly.com/stories/best-of-jax-2019,21935?fbclid=IwAR29NEi-QYNOPec_VvBTWlM-XykySts8WBf8IcXeZUi41pASQu50YNd7ocs

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Finley Williams: Best Criminal Lawyer (3rd), Best DUI Lawyer (2nd), Best Marijuana Lawyer (3rd)(2019)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

2019 Best of Jax:

Attorney Finley Williams came in 3rd Place for Best Criminal Lawyer, 2nd Place for Best DUI Lawyer, 3rd Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Phillips & Hunt won Best Law Firm and Best Collection Lawyer.

John Phillips won Best Lawyer, Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best Social Justice Crusader and Best Hero. He came in 2nd Place for Best Philanthropist, 4th Place for Best Community Activist, 4th Place for Best Criminal Lawyer and 4th Place for Best Marijuana Lawyer.

Matthew Hunt won Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson came in 5th Place for Best Personal Injury Lawyer and 2nd Place for Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

http://folioweekly.com/stories/best-of-jax-2019,21935?fbclid=IwAR29NEi-QYNOPec_VvBTWlM-XykySts8WBf8IcXeZUi41pASQu50YNd7ocs

Jacksonville Magazine: Companies with Heart (2018)

According to Jacksonville Magazine, “Each year through its Companies With Heart Awards,Jacksonville Magazine attempts to recognize some of the noteworthy community-minded actions undertaken by many Northeast Florida businesses. In no way do we consider this recognition to be all-encompassing. At best, it’s a small snapshot of what our area’s businesses do to keep our streets a little cleaner, our kids a little healthier, our disadvantaged a little happier and, perhaps, our city a little brighter.”

We also won in 2017. We were also selected as a Company with Heart in 2014. We are the only law firm we can find which has won this award three times!

Folio Weekly: John Phillips, Best of Jax Best Lawyer, Best Social Justice Crusader and Best Personal Injury Lawyer (2018)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

John and our office won Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer and Best Personal Injury Lawyer. John also won Best Social Justice Crusader.

Attorney William Walker won Best Compensation Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson won Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams won Best DUI Lawyer.

Additionally, Attorney Matt Hunt was runner up as Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer. Finley Williams was runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer and Best Marijuana Lawyer. John Phillips was a runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer, Best DUI Lawyer, Best Insurance Claim Lawyer, Best Marijuana Lawyer, Best Community Activist and Best Philanthropist.

http://folioweekly.com/bestofjax/#/gallery?group=293862

Ultimate Attorney Award (2018)

The Jacksonville Business Journal is proud to present the First Coast’s Ultimate Attorneys for the third year. Those selected for this award have elevated the legal profession and have helped shape Jacksonville’s business community. These men and women were selected, with the help of members of the local legal community, from a pool of attorneys suggested by their peers.

Congrats:

John Phillips (personal injury)

Matthew Hunt (family law)

Folio Weekly: One of 29 Most Influential in Jacksonville (2016)

In celebration of its 29th anniversary in 2016, north Florida’s top weekly magazine, Folio Weekly picked 29 of the most influential people in Jacksonville. John was named to the list of agitators, truth-seekers and crusaders. John was one of only 3 lawyers and one of the youngest selected. Read more here- http://folioweekly.com/29-AGITATORS-TRUTH-SEEKERS-CRUSADERS,15042. Two of John’s clients also made the list- Ron Davis and Chip Southworth.

Folio Weekly: Best of Jax Best Lawyer, Best Social Justice Warrior and Righteous Crusader (2017)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer,” as “Best Social Justice Warrior” and as the local “Righteous Crusader” in the poll for 2017.

Emmy: Best Social Issue Documentary for Armor of Light (2017)

The Armor of Light won an Emmy for the Best Social Issue Documentary in 2017. The compelling movie features several stories, including our own John Phillips and his family. It discusses his role after the death of Jordan Davis, a Jacksonville, Florida teenager killed by Michael Dunn after an altercation over loud music. Phillips represented the Davis family. He assisted with the gathering of materials for the film, worked with the crew and ultimately was featured in it.

Here is a portion of John’s appearance:

John was thanked as the movie producers accepted the Emmy. It can be seen here:

You can watch the film here (rental):

Or read more about it here.

Jacksonville Business Journal: Partner in Philanthropy (2017)

Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal honors some of those companies who do so much to make a difference. According to the JBJ, “Each of these companies, no matter their size, have made a difference in the lives of area residents.”

In 2017, our office was recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal as a Partner in Philanthropy.

Folio Weekly: William Walker, Best Compensation Lawyer (2018)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

John and our office won Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer and Best Personal Injury Lawyer. John also won Best Social Justice Crusader.

Attorney William Walker won Best Compensation Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson won Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams won Best DUI Lawyer.

Additionally, Attorney Matt Hunt was runner up as Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer. Finley Williams was runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer and Best Marijuana Lawyer. John Phillips was a runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer, Best DUI Lawyer, Best Insurance Claim Lawyer, Best Marijuana Lawyer, Best Community Activist and Best Philanthropist.

http://folioweekly.com/bestofjax/#/gallery?group=293862

Folio Weekly: Finley Williams, Best DUI Lawyer (2018)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

John and our office won Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer and Best Personal Injury Lawyer. John also won Best Social Justice Crusader.

Attorney William Walker won Best Compensation Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson won Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams won Best DUI Lawyer.

Additionally, Attorney Matt Hunt was runner up as Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer. Finley Williams was runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer and Best Marijuana Lawyer. John Phillips was a runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer, Best DUI Lawyer, Best Insurance Claim Lawyer, Best Marijuana Lawyer, Best Community Activist and Best Philanthropist.

http://folioweekly.com/bestofjax/#/gallery?group=293862

Folio Weekly: Kirby Johnson, Best Insurance Claim Lawyer (2018)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Our lawyers racked up again.

John and our office won Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer and Best Personal Injury Lawyer. John also won Best Social Justice Crusader.

Attorney William Walker won Best Compensation Lawyer.

Attorney Kirby Johnson won Best Insurance Claim Lawyer.

Attorney Finley Williams won Best DUI Lawyer.

Additionally, Attorney Matt Hunt was runner up as Best Divorce Lawyer and Best Family Lawyer. Finley Williams was runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer and Best Marijuana Lawyer. John Phillips was a runner up as Best Criminal Lawyer, Best DUI Lawyer, Best Insurance Claim Lawyer, Best Marijuana Lawyer, Best Community Activist and Best Philanthropist.

http://folioweekly.com/bestofjax/#/gallery?group=293862

Florida Super Lawyer: John Phillips (2019)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

John has been selected as a Rising Star in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and now a Super Lawyer in 2017, 2018 and 2019. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars. For Super Lawyers, the critique is tougher and the final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state.

Folio Weekly: Best of Jax Best DUI Lawyer (2017)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Reid Hart and our office were selected by readers as the “Best DUI Lawyer” in the poll for 2017.

Folio Weekly: Best of Jax Best Family Lawyer (2017)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  Reid Hart and our office were selected by readers as the “Best DUI Lawyer” in the poll for 2017.

Void Magazine: #1 Lawyer in the 904 (2017)

Void describes itself as, “a free, full-color monthly magazine focused on North Florida’s culture. You’ll find in-depth stories about surf, skate, music, art, fish and other North Florida ways of life.” Void has an annual reader’s poll selection what is best in the 904, including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and beyond.

Matt Hunt won #1 Lawyer in the 904 in 2017.

Florida Super Lawyer: John Phillips (2018)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

John has been selected as a Rising Star in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and now a Super Lawyer in 2017 and 2018. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars. For Super Lawyers, the critique is tougher and the final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state.

Super Lawyer Rising Star: Matthew Hunt (2018)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

Matt has been selected as a Rising Star in 2017 and 2018. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars.

Jacksonville Magazine: Jacksonville Best Lawyers (2017)

According to Jacksonville Magazine, “Jacksonville Magazine offers readers a way to navigate the myriad of practicing attorneys in the River City. These aren’t just any attorneys, however. In the following pages, you’ll find a selection of the top legal eagles in the city—one based on the current edition of Best Lawyers in America and the other provided by the Florida Bar Association.”

John’s name appeared on page 64, as selected in 2017 by Jacksonville Magazine.

Other years receiving this award:

We were selected in 2014 by Jacksonville Magazine as one of Jacksonville’s Best Lawyers and John Phillips’s name is even on the cover and were selected again in 2015 and 2016.

2016: http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=296836 (pp. 64 and 72).

2015: http://jacksonvillemag.com/law-offices-john-m-phillips.

2014: http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=202890.

LGBTQIA Rainbow Award: Best Lawyer (2017)

The Rainbow Awards JAX is formally known as the LGBT Jacksonville Community Awards began in April 2011. The Rainbow Awards JAX was founding by David Vandygriff a community activist and business owner. He felt the LGBTQIA Community needed a way to honor local businesses, individuals, organizations, charities & groups to help bring a POSITIVE awareness of the role LGBTQIA play in helping develop Jacksonville into a large diverse and accepting place to live, play, and work.

John Phillips was a finalist for “Best Lawyer” in 2015 and 2016 and won in 2017.

Folio Weekly: Best of Jax Best Lawyer and Righteous Crusader (2016)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” and as the local “Righteous Crusader” in the poll for 2016.

904 Magazine: Companies with Heart (2017)

According to 904 Magazine, “Each year through its Companies With Heart Awards, 904 Magazine attempts to recognize some of the noteworthy community-minded actions undertaken by many Northeast Florida businesses. In no way do we consider this recognition to be all-encompassing. At best, it’s a small snapshot of what our area’s businesses do to keep our streets a little cleaner, our kids a little healthier, our disadvantaged a little happier and, perhaps, our city a little brighter.”

We won in 2017. We were also selected as a Company with Heart in 2014. We are the only law firm we can find which has won this award twice.

Attorney at Law Magazine: John Phillips named Attorney of the Month in Southern Georgia (2017)

John M. Phillips was selected as Attorney of the Month in the second issue of Attorney At Law Magazine’s South Georgia edition. Read his article below.

Florida Trend: Legal Elite (2017)

John was recognized for his second time in Florida Trend Magazine as a “Legal Elite.” Attorneys recognized as Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” are selected by vote of their colleagues and represent less than two percent of the members of the Florida Bar. Chosen from 30 different practice areas, they exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession.

You can find his profile in Florida Trend Magazine and here- http://www.floridatrend.com/article/22326/floridas-legal-leaders?page=14.

Top Verdict Rankings: Top Florida Verdicts of 2016 (2016)

2016 – $913,965 Verdict – Ramos v. Weigmann- Listed as one of the top 100 Verdicts in Florida for 2016 at http://topverdict.com/lists/2016/florida/100.

Super Lawyer Rising Star: Matt Hunt (2017)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

Matt has been selected as a Rising Star in 2017. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars.

Florida Super Lawyer: John Phillips (2017)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

John has been selected as a Rising Star in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and now a Super Lawyer in 2017. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars. For Super Lawyers, the critique is tougher and the final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state.

Attorney at Law Magazine: Matt Hunt named Attorney of the Month (2016)

Matt Hunt was selected as Attorney of the Month in the fourth edition of Attorney At Law Magazine. Read his article here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation Best Business Participation Trophy (2017)

The Jacksonville Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation gave us an over 6 feet tall trophy for our work with the annual parade. It is beautiful.

Some photos from the Parade:

Attorney at Law Magazine: Reid Hart named Attorney of the Month (2017)

Reid Hart was selected as Attorney of the Month in the fourth edition of Attorney At Law Magazine. Read his article here.

904 Magazine Faces of the First Coast: Face of Justice (2015)

John was selected by 904 Magazine as one of the “Faces of the First Coast.”  He was selected as the “Face of Justice” in 2015.

Martindale-Hubbell: John & Matt are AV-Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell is an information services company to the legal profession that was founded in 1868. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings provides reviews of lawyers and law firms for consumers and professionals. Martindale.com contains the profiles of over one million lawyers and firms globally and is the gold standard for lawyer ratings, because lawyers are rated anonymously by other lawyers and judges.

Phillips and Hunt maintain the highest rating of AV-Preeminent. John has maintained this rating since 2011. Matt has maintained this rating since 2015.

Attorney at Law Magazine: Reid Hart named Top Attorney under 40 (2016)

Reid Hart was selected as on the the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 on the First Coast in the fourth edition of Attorney At Law Magazine. Read his article here.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Best Lawyer (2015)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” and as a finalist for “Best Local Human Rights Activist” in its “Best of Jax” poll for 2015.  Congrats to Chevara!

Attorney at Law Magazine: John Phillips named Attorney of the Month (2016)

John was selected as the attorney of the month in the very first edition of Attorney At Law Magazine.

Read: A Walk in Someone Else’s Skin

Super Lawyers (2009-2010, 2013-2015)

According to their website, “Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.”

John has been selected as a Rising Star in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state are named to Rising Stars.

904 Magazine: Companies with Heart (2014)

According to 904 Magazine, “Each year through its Companies With Heart Awards, 904 Magazine attempts to recognize some of the noteworthy community-minded actions undertaken by many Northeast Florida businesses. In no way do we consider this recognition to be all-encompassing. At best, it’s a small snapshot of what our area’s businesses do to keep our streets a little cleaner, our kids a little healthier, our disadvantaged a little happier and, perhaps, our city a little brighter.”

Our office was the only law office selected in the history of the award. We were selected as a Company with Heart in 2014.

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2015)

John has been invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

Void Magazine: #1 Lawyer in the 904 (2013, 2014, 2015)

Void describes itself as, “a free, full-color monthly magazine focused on North Florida’s culture. You’ll find in-depth stories about surf, skate, music, art, fish and other North Florida ways of life.” Void has an annual reader’s poll selection what is best in the 904, including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and beyond.

We won #1 Lawyer in the 904 in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Jacksonville Magazine: Jacksonville Best Lawyers (2014, 2015, 2016)

According to Jacksonville Magazine, “Jacksonville Magazine offers readers a way to navigate the myriad of practicing attorneys in the River City. These aren’t just any attorneys, however. In the following pages, you’ll find a selection of the top legal eagles in the city—one based on the current edition of Best Lawyers in America and the other provided by the Florida Bar Association.”

We were selected in 2014 by Jacksonville Magazine as one of Jacksonville’s Best Lawyers and John Phillips’s name is even on the cover and were selected again in 2015 and 2016.

2016: http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=296836 (pp. 64 and 72).

2015: http://jacksonvillemag.com/law-offices-john-m-phillips.

2014: http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=202890.

National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Nation (2012-2015)

According to the organization, “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.”

John was selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in 2012 and has maintained this status ever since.

Avvo: Rated 10/10 (2011-2017)

Avvo.com is a Question and Answer forum where people can ask legal questions of lawyers, for free. It was launched in 2007. Avvo has developed a ratings scale for lawyers based upon a proprietary algorithm and maintains one of the best databases of lawyers in the United States, with an estimated 95% of all US licensed attorneys included.

John Phillips is rated 10/10, listed as “Superb,” on the scale.

Additionally, Phillips has over 300 peer endorsements, where lawyers have left positive feedback and recommendations. Please review these before choosing a lawyer.

904 Magazine: Top Lawyers in Jacksonville (2012-2015)

904 Magazine teams up with Martindale-Hubbell and other recognized entities to compile their list of local lawyers who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence.  John has been selected for consecutive years in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Best Lawyer & Righteous Crusader (2013)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” and as “Righteous Crusader” in its “Best of Jax” poll for 2013.

Verdict Search: Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements of 2014 (2014)

According to Verdict Search, we had one of the top verdicts in 2014 in the entire state of Florida. We obtained a $2.6 Million dollar jury verdict against Volusia County for Erin Joynt. Read more about it here- http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/355539a6#/355539a6/76.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Best Lawyer (2014)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey.  John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” in its “Best of Jax” poll for 2014.

National Trial Lawyers: 40 Under 40 (2016)

Reid Hart was named one of the “40 Under 40” criminal defense lawyers in Florida and received this great trophy.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Best Lawyer (2012)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey. John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” in its “Best of Jax” poll for 2012.

Folio Weekly Best of Jax: Best Lawyer (2011)

The Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida’s popular “alternative news magazine,” annually lets its readers vote and give awards the “Best of Jax,” which recognizes the best in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island and elsewhere in its annual Best of Jax reader survey. John and our office were selected by readers as the “Best Lawyer” in its “Best of Jax” poll for 2011.

Verdict Search: Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements of 2012 (2012)

According to Verdict Search, we had one of the top verdicts in 2012 in the entire state of Florida. You can download the write-up here. We obtained a $1.1 million verdict after a client was rear-ended by a Coca-Cola truck in Gainesville, Florida. It was listed as one of the top verdicts in the entire state for 2012. Download and read more about it, here: Large Verdict Against Coca-Cola.

Ponte Vedra Recorder: Who’s Who in Law (2012)

The Ponte Vedra Recorder has an annual series where it selects and profiles local lawyers, called “who’s who in law.” John was selected in 2012.

Jacksonville Boldest Business (2011)

The Law Offices of John Phillips won the title of Boldest Business in 2012 for its Bold innovation of how people interact with lawyers. JAX Boldest sought votes from the public to identify the best company, non-profit organization and project of 2011.

“We are living among many talented individuals and a diverse business environment,” said Robert Hill, JAXUSA Partnership chair and president and CEO of Acosta Inc. “JAX Boldest will help us find some of those innovative and creative ideas developed in the JAX region that we may not already know about.”

The contest was part of the #ilovejax campaign that celebrates all of the great things about the JAX region and encourages citizens to talk about the city and region to family, friends, colleagues and visitors outside of the region.

John was presented the award and a $500 check by Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown “It was a distinct pleasure to be associated with such a project. I came to Jacksonville over 10 years ago and have made it my home. I love Jax and the surrounding area,” said Phillips, “It’s hard for a law firm to be considered BOLD. We try to change the way people think about lawyers, bring personal access to the people and strive to give back to our community daily. To quote Abraham Lincoln, ‘As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” John donated the $500 to a local charity.

Florida Times-Union: Bold City Best Lawyer (2015)

Jacksonville.com and Florida Times-Union readers voted on their City’s Bold City Best from July 12-August 2, 2015.  We were selected as best law firm.

Florida Trend: Legal Elite (2015)

John was recognized for the first time in Florida Trend Magazine as a “Legal Elite.” Attorneys recognized as Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” are selected by vote of their colleagues and represent less than two percent of the members of the Florida Bar. Chosen from 30 different practice areas, they exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession. Attorneys recognized as “Legal Elite”.

You can find his profile here- http://www.floridatrend.com/article/18567/floridas-legal-leaders–2015?page=14.

Trial Lawyers Board of Regents: Litigator Award (2014)

Awarded by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, the 2014 Litigator Awards “represent the highest honors in Trial Law, and justly stand as the nation’s most coveted symbol of “Litigation Achievement.”

They say, “Those awarded join an exclusive fraternity of Super-Star Lawyers who have won Million, Multi-Million and/or Billion Dollar cases – a feat achieved by fewer than 1% of all lawyers. Of the nearly 1.1 Million lawyers considered, only a select few (about 12 Law Firms) per State or DMA, will achieve the distinction of being awarded each year in any given Practice Specialty.”

You can find our profile at: http://www.litigatorawards.com/2014/law-offices-of-john-m-phillips.