Atty. John Larry Phillips

Atty. John Larry Phillips

John Larry Phillips is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. John received a degree from Carson-Newman College, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Memphis Memphis 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (901) 506-8429 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Larry Phillips at a glance

John Larry Phillips is a medical malpractice, employment, workers comp, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (Inactive) (1970) and Illinois (1990). Educated at Carson-Newman College 1961-1963 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. Middle, 1982) and Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1968). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Larry Phillips is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Carson-Newman College, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Larry Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Larry Phillips is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Larry Phillips is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Larry Phillips is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Larry Phillips

Where is John Larry Phillips's law office located?
John Larry Phillips's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Larry Phillips handle?
John Larry Phillips focuses on medical malpractice, employment, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Larry Phillips practiced law?
John Larry Phillips has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Larry Phillips go to law school?
John Larry Phillips earned their education at (M.Div. Middle, 1982); (J.D., 1968).
How can I contact John Larry Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

M.Div. Middle
Carson-Newman College 1961-1963 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
- 1982
J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Tennessee (Inactive)
Admitted: 1970
Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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