Education: Florida State (B.S., Business – Management Information Systems, 1994); Stetson University (J.D., 1997).

Member: The Florida Bar, Clearwater Bar Association, Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Secretary 2003 & 2004, Treasurer 2005).

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Foreclosure Defense; Civil Litigation

Phil is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Less than 1% of the over 93,000 members of the Florida Bar have earned this title. Board certified attorneys possess special knowledge, skills and proficiency in their areas of practice. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar concerning the competency and learning of attorney in the areas for which it is approved by the Florida Supreme Court.