Atty. John E. Phillips
John Phillips practices in the area of labor and employment. He represents employer clients in labor and employment matters throughout the United States.
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About John E. Phillips at a glance
John E. Phillips is an attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of South Florida (BA, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Phillips practices in the area of labor and employment
- He represents employer clients in labor and employment matters throughout the United States
- Past and present clients include manufacturers, retailers, rental car companies, financial institutions, medical services, hospitals, hotels, physicians’ professional associations, employee leasing companies, government contractors, insurance companies, shipyards, mining companies, and restaurants
- He regularly appears in both state and federal courts
- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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