Atty. Jerrel E. Phillips

Atty. Jerrel E. Phillips

Mr. Jerrel E.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (448) 209-2152

Profile Summary

About Jerrel E. Phillips at a glance

Jerrel E. Phillips is an Asst. Gen. Coun., State Dept. of Envir. Protec. based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, zoning, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1988), and Florida (1991). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1987) and Florida State University (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Jerrel E. Phillips is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Jerrel E. received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Jerrel E. practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jerrel E. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerrel E. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jerrel E. Phillips is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Tallahassee 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 venue, 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 Jerrel E. Phillips

Where is Jerrel E. Phillips's law office located?
Jerrel E. Phillips's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerrel E. Phillips handle?
Jerrel E. Phillips focuses on criminal defense, zoning, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jerrel E. Phillips practiced law?
Jerrel E. Phillips has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jerrel E. Phillips go to law school?
Jerrel E. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Jerrel E. Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1987
B.A.
Florida State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 1991

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