Atty. John Barclay Phillips

Atty. John Barclay Phillips

Mr. John Barclay Phillips is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, aviation, professional malpractice and 6 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About John Barclay Phillips at a glance

John Barclay Phillips is a business, litigation, government, health care, and insurance attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1960), Colorado (1991), Tennessee (1999), and Georgia (2001). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D. University, 1991) and Princeton University (A.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Barclay Phillips is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, aviation, professional malpractice and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Barclay Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Barclay Phillips 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.

John Barclay Phillips is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Barclay Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Barclay Phillips is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Barclay Phillips is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Barclay Phillips is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Barclay Phillips

Where is John Barclay Phillips's law office located?
John Barclay Phillips's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Barclay Phillips handle?
John Barclay Phillips focuses on business, litigation, government, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Barclay Phillips practiced law?
John Barclay Phillips has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John Barclay Phillips go to law school?
John Barclay Phillips earned their education at (J.D. University, 1991); (A.B., 1957).
How can I contact John Barclay Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact John Barclay Phillips 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 John Barclay Phillips received?
John Barclay Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Michigan
- 1991
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1960
Colorado
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 1999
Georgia
Admitted: 2001

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