Phillip T. Jones - Vernis & Bowling

Phillip T. Jones, Esq.
Attorney
Vernis & Bowling of the Gulf Coast, P.A. 2203 N. Lois Avenue Ste. 711 Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813) 712-1700
Email: PJones@Florida-Law.com
Fax: (813) 712-1701
Website: www.national-law.com
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Verdicts and Dispositions

Silvio Abreu Jorge v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Phillip Jones (Tampa, Florida) (Property) obtained a Summary Judgment in Hillsborough County Florida.

Plaintiff brought a homeowner’s breach of contract claim in relation to an interior plumbing loss. Citizens accepted coverage for the loss and provided payment of $10,000.00 pursuant to a water damage sub-limit contained in the policy. The Plaintiff argued that an additional amount was owed under the policy.

At the hearing on the motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiff argued that there was mold damage and that an additional $10,000.00 would be due under the policy. Citizens argued that the complaint did not allege a claim for mold damage and that Plaintiff did not submit any evidence to show that any additional mold damage or coverage was owed.

The Court agreed with Citizens and granted Final Summary Judgment in its favor.
Dinanath v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Phillip Jones (Tampa, Florida) (Property) obtained a Summary Judgment in Hillsborough County Florida.

Plaintiff brought a homeowner’s breach of contract claim in relation to an alleged windstorm resulting in damage to the Plaintiff’s roof. After investigating the claim, Citizens denied coverage as the roof did not show any damage related to a covered peril and instead exhibited signs of wear and tear.

At the hearing on the motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiff submitted an affidavit alleging there was no damage to the roof before the storm, but damage after the storm. Therefore, Plaintiff argued that the alleged storm had to be the cause of the damage to the roof.

Citizens argued that the affidavit contradicted the deposition testimony, wherein the Plaintiff testified that he never observed the alleged damages and never got on the roof. Citizens presented an affidavit of an expert who opined that the damage to the roof was a result of wear/tear and age-related deterioration.

The Court agreed with Citizens that the claim was excluded under the policy and granted Final Summary Judgment in Citizen’s favor.

Areas Of Practice

Automobile Liability (PIP/PD/BI/UM)
Construction and Construction Defect Litigation
First and Third Party Property and Casualty Claims
General Civil Litigation
Guardianships and Estates
PIP/Personal Injury Protection Litigation
Premises Liability
Product Liability

Bar & Court Admission

Florida Bar

Education

Graduate:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
Honors:
cum laude
High Grade Award in Federal Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts
Mathew Bender Elder Law Book Award
Undergraduate:
Florida State University, B.S. in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

Phillip Jones joined Vernis & Bowling in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Phillip attended Stetson University College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors. Since joining Vernis & Bowling, Phillip has represented Insurance Companies in thousands of first party disputes in the areas of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and First Party Property claims. Phillip has also represented clients on hundreds of cases in the areas of construction defect, bodily injury/uninsured motorist claims, and premises liability. Phillip is admitted to practice in the State of Florida.

Vernis & Bowling takes pride in offering cost effective, yet aggressive litigation strategies. Over the years, Phillip has obtained tremendous results for his clients through his unique approach to first party claims, which provides clients with low-cost representation without sacrificing the quality of the same. Phillip has also instructed several continuing education courses for Insurance Companies and Adjusters.

When Phillip is not vigorously advocating for his clients, he enjoys fishing, Tampa Bay sports, and playing music.

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