Atty. J. Phillip Gibbs

Atty. J. Phillip Gibbs

J. Phillip Gibbs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law.

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Profile Summary

About J. Phillip Gibbs at a glance

J. Phillip Gibbs is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Jacksonville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • J. Phillip Gibbs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law
  • J. Phillip, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2020
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

J. Phillip Gibbs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Phillip Gibbs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Phillip Gibbs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Phillip Gibbs is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

J. Phillip Gibbs is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Phillip Gibbs

Where is J. Phillip Gibbs's law office located?
J. Phillip Gibbs's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Phillip Gibbs handle?
J. Phillip Gibbs focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did J. Phillip Gibbs go to law school?
J. Phillip Gibbs earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
How can I contact J. Phillip Gibbs for a consultation?
You can contact J. Phillip Gibbs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Phillip Gibbs received?
J. Phillip Gibbs's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Jacksonville); Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 2006

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Jacksonville)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026

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