John doesn’t do this work for the awards. But the recognition matters — not because of what it says about him, but because it tells potential clients and their families that the person fighting for them has been tested and verified at the highest levels.

A few highlights: Forbes named him one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers in 2025. He was selected for NYC Journal’s “50 Under 50” in 2023. He’s been a Super Lawyers honoree every year from 2017 to 2023, and Florida Trend has repeatedly named him to its “Legal Elite” — the top 1% of Florida attorneys.

He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, a distinction held by less than 1% of attorneys in the state. He carries an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest possible peer-review rating for legal ability and ethics.

Locally, Folio Weekly readers have voted him Best Lawyer, Best Hero, Best Social Justice Crusader, and Best Personal Injury Lawyer. He’s been named one of the 29 most influential people in Northeast Florida. His firm, Phillips, Hunt & Walker, is a two-time “Company With Heart” recipient from 904 Magazine and a Jacksonville Business Journal Partner in Philanthropy.

For the full list of case results, credentials, and professional history, visit John’s profile at Phillips, Hunt & Walker.