Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance

Biography

With over 20 years of litigation and trial experience, Phillip Howell provides clients with early, accurate case assessments, always focused on trial outcomes and mediation strategy. He practices in commercial and insurance litigation with an emphasis on first-party insurance, maritime, construction defect, and professional negligence defense. A licensed Florida CPA, Phillip uses his accounting background to quickly analyze expert findings and financial issues. He also handles complex transactional matters and is admitted to the U.S. Tax Court. Phillip holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Learn more about Phillip’s litigation and transactional experience at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith logo

Overview

  • South Texas College of Law Houston, JD, graduated 2000
  • University of West Florida, BA, graduated 1987

  • Florida, The Florida Bar

  • Florida Certified Public Accountant License - CPA
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Member
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
  • Hillsborough Bar Association - Member

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • Florida Certified Public Accountant License - CPA
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Member
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
  • Hillsborough Bar Association - Member
  • South Texas College of Law Houston, JD, graduated 2000
  • University of West Florida, BA, graduated 1987
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Construction Law
  • Transportation Law

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