John B. Philip - Memphis, TN
Attorney at Crislip Philip
Real Estate, Closings, Foreclosure, Evictions, Tax Sales Lawyers in Memphis, TN
5170 Sanderlin Avenue Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38117
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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52
Years
Experience
Memphis Real Estate, Closings, Foreclosure, Evictions, Tax Sales Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate, Closings, Foreclosure, Evictions, Tax Sales 25%
- Probate 15%
- Conservatorship 15%
- Guardianship 15%
- Wills , Durable Power of Attorney & Advance Care Directives 15%
- Business Matters 10%
- Collections 5%
Litigation: 30%
Attorney Information
Overview
I have been practicing law for 44 years. The scope of my practice has ranged from insurance defense and personal injury to commercial litigation, collections, to currently and for the past 25 years I have handled probate matters such as estates, conservatorships, guardianships, will contests, muniment of title and small estates. I have also handled real estate matters such as residential and commercial closings, foreclosures, tax sale matters which involve redemption , excess proceeds claims, and Quiet Title suits, evictions for landlords, boundary line/ easement disputes and other title claim matters. I also handle business disputes and have served as a mediator and arbitrator.
I am Alta Certified for real estate closings, I have an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, a legal rating firm, and our firm is an Accredited Business through the Better Business Bureau.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About John B. Philip
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Memphis State University School of Law,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1974
J.D.
Honors: Phi Delta Phi (Vice-Magister, 1973-1974)
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Memphis State University School of Law,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1974
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Non Legal Education
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Memphis State University,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1971
B.A.
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Memphis State University,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1971
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Mediator, 2016 - 2019
Representative Cases
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Citicorp Mortgage v. Bancorpsouth Bank
- Citation: W2004-00332
- Court: Court of Appeals
- Year: 2004
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International Merchant Services V. Atm Central LLC
- Citation: W2003-00849
- Court: Court of Appeals
- Year: 2004
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1974
Other Affiliations
- Memphis & Shelby County Bar Associations, 1975 - Present (Member)
- Tennessee Bar Association, 1975 - Present (Member)
- American Land Title Association, 2015 - Present
Contact
5170 Sanderlin Avenue
Suite 201
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: 901-201-5078
Fax: 901-255-9306
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.crislipphilip.com
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