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John E. Phillips represents clients in Tampa, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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Mr. Phillips has served as lead employers’ counsel in race, sex, sexual harassment, age, religion, national origin, and handicap (disability) employment discrimination charges filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Florida Commission on Human Relations, and other state and local EEO agencies. He has litigated claims brought against employers under the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 (§ 1981) and 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the analogous state statutes.
He prepares employment contracts and has helped develop companies' severance and confidentiality agreements. He frequently litigates breaches of employment contracts, alleged breaches of compensation and discretionary compensation agreements, and enforcement of non-competition agreements. He develops or reviews clients’ personnel policy manuals, employee and supervisor handbooks, employee applications, arbitration and ADR or EDR programs, and personnel policies (including drug testing and polygraphing policies) for compliance with EEO and wage-and-hour laws. He frequently assists clients in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mr. Phillips has acted as management counsel in organized labor disputes (including arbitration of contract and employee discipline disputes). He has litigated equal pay claims and a segment of his practice focuses on employee safety and health issues, and he represents employers in contesting citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Mine Safety and Health Commissions.
Mr. Phillips serves as the practice coordinator of Phelps Dunbar's labor and employment group in the Tampa office.
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Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 1989
University of South Florida
BA · 1986
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Florida, The Florida
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Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Tampa)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Tampa)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Tampa)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend Magazine "Legal Elite"
2026
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John E. Phillips focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.
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John E. Phillips primarily serves clients in Tampa, Florida, with an office at 100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 2000.
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