Geddes D. Anderson, Jr. - Lawyer in Jacksonville, FL

Geddes D. Anderson, Jr. is anexperienced AV rated trial, appellate and arbitration attorney whose practiceemphasizes litigation of civil cases. Prior to founding Murphy Anderson,Mr. Anderson was a Jacksonville litigation attorney and partnerwith the litigation law firm Liles, Gavin, Costantino Murphy. He hashandled hundreds of civil cases including business litigation, professional liability,product liability, trucking accident cases, contract disputes, securities litigation,fiduciary disputes and personal injury matters. Mr. Anderson also handlescriminal matters in Federal and State Court. He is admitted to The Florida Barand licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida includingthe United States District Court for the Northern, Southern and Middle Districtsof Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. As a Jacksonvillelitigation attorney, Mr. Anderson has successfully tried more than 60 jurytrials and bench trials, presented numerous oral arguments before FloridaDistrict Courts of Appeal, and has handled hundreds of arbitrations in AAA,JAMS and FINRA.

Mr.Anderson is also Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation,the highest level of recognition for specialization by The Florida Barrequiring significant trial experience, rigorous testing and peer review. Hehas an AV Preeminent rating in the renowned Martindale-Hubbell legaldirectory, which is reserved for attorneys who have usually practiced for manyyears, and [are] recognized for the highest levels of professional excellence.Mr. Anderson served as President of the Jacksonville Bar Association, whosemembership exceeds 2100 attorney members. He has served on the Board ofGovernors for the Jacksonville Bar Association since 2005. Mr. Anderson is amember of the Federal Bar Association and Trial Lawyers Section of The FloridaBar. Mr. Anderson was selected by his peers among the Best Lawyers in America(2012-present) including Lawyer of the Year in Litigation? Securities in 2018and Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation? Defendants in2017. He has been recognized in FloridaSuper Lawyers (2009-present) including Top 100 Lawyers in Florida for 2015, 2016 and 2017 and Top 25 Lawyers inJacksonville, Florida for 2018. Mr.Anderson has been recognized in Florida Trend's «Legal Elite»(2010-present). He also serves as a Master in the prestigious Chester BedellInn of Court.

Mr. Anderson attended law schoolat the University of Florida where his strong advocacy and writing skillsearned him a position as a Teaching Assistant for Appellate Advocacy, a memberof the Defense Counsel for the University of Florida Student Honor Court, and astudent member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court. After graduating from lawschool, Mr. Anderson accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney wherehe gained extensive jury trial experience prosecuting cases ranging from murderto financial crimes.

Mr. Anderson was born in Atlanta,Georgia and lived in Greenwood, South Carolina and Pensacola, Florida beforeattending the University of Florida for undergraduate studies. At theUniversity of Florida, Mr. Anderson held a variety of elected and appointedleadership positions in student government and other student organizations,including Florida Blue Key Honor Fraternity. Mr. Anderson earned his B.S.B.A.in Finance, with honors. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Anderson worked inthe financial industry for Merrill Lynch Company. Mr. Anderson resides inJacksonville, Florida with his wife and three children.