JACKSONVILLE White collar crime attorney
phillips, hunt & walker White Collar Crime
The term “white collar crime” refers to those crimes which are financially motivated, non-violent crimes typically committed by business or government officials in the course of their occupation. Generally included are crimes such as fraud, bribery, embezzlement, cybercrime, identity theft, and forgery to name a few. The reason these crimes are often committed by businessmen and government officials is that they are typically achieved based on an individual’s status within a company or corporation, or based on their knowledge of the financial systems available to them.
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phillips & hunt Results
$495+ Million Verdict
Phillips obtained one of the largest verdicts in American history of over $495+ Million dollars in the shooting death of Kalil McCoy. Her killer was also convicted in the criminal courts.
DetailsJordan Davis: Wrongful Death
Represented the family of Jordan Davis and assisted with criminal prosecution of Jordan's killer, handled media relations of internationally reported case and obtained confidential maximum available civil settlement.
DetailsMedical Malpractice
Confidential settlement of over 120 cases against a pediatric dentist who was also prosecuted. We also assisted with shutting his dental practice down. He no longer practices dentistry and was arrested.
DetailsAutomobile Accident
We received a record $2.6 Million Jury Verdict against Volusia County. It was one of the highest ever against Volusia County. Our trial was televised on Good Morning America and reported nationally.
DetailsRSD / CRPS Verdict
Obtained jury verdict in Jacksonville, Florida of over $900,000 and added attorneys fees of over $250,000 on a case State Farm only offered approximately $30,000 for years.
Details$1.1 Million Verdict Against Coca-Cola
We obtained an over $1 million jury verdict against Coca-Cola in moderate impact soft tissue damages case in Gainesville, Florida. Coca-Cola failed to even offer medical bills before trial.
DetailsBrain Injury Medical Malpractice
Phillips obtained a confidential settlement against a chiropractor who provided prescription pain medication to a boxer in advance of an Olympic qualifying fight. She sustained a brain injury due to secondary impact syndrome.
Details$1 Million Settlement
Client's child was tragically run over and killed by a motor vehicle in her driveway. Phillips and his team settled the case for over $1 Million without the need of filing a lawsuit.
DetailsOver $1 Million Settlement
Cliente recibió más de $ 1 millón en accidente automovilístico. También ayudamos a clientes que hablan español. We handle cases in English, Spanish and Creole.
Detailstop rated Attorney Unravel the Evidence
These crimes are often sophisticated as criminal activity is typically woven together with legitimate activity in order to avoid detection by law enforcement officials. As a result, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney that can help unravel the prosecution’s evidence and assist both prosecutors and jurors in understanding the evidence and why it is not sufficient for a criminal conviction.
phillips, hunt & walker Expert Witnesses
Cases under the “white collar crime” moniker often require expert witnesses to assist in understanding the significance of a particular course of action taken by someone accused of such a crime. These experts can better illustrate and give meaning to the purpose and thought behind a particular course of action and the circumstances under which it was performed. Like technology itself, the concept of “white collar crime” is constantly evolving, as are the ways that certain crimes are defined or detected. As a result, experts can be critical in any determination as to whether certain conduct is in fact criminal.
Experience in
Complex Cases
Because of the complexity often involved in these types of cases, it is important to consult a criminal defense lawyer who has experience in retaining and communicating with experts and who understands that these cases require a vigorous, often fact-intensive defense. Criminal accusations under the “white collar crime” concept can involve numerous victims, which means prosecutors will feel pressured to pursue all avenues available to secure a conviction.
If you, a friend, or loved one has been accused of a financial or computer crime, contact the Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt as soon as possible for a free consultation to discuss the case.