Geddes D. Anderson, Jr.

Geddes D. Anderson, Jr. is a "AV" rated trial, appellate, and arbitration lawyer whose practice focuses on civil litigation. Mr. Anderson was a Jacksonville litigation attorney and partner in the litigation law firm Liles, Gavin, Costantino & Murphy before founding Murphy & Anderson. Hundreds of civil cases have been handled by him, including business litigation, professional liability, product liability, trucking accident cases, contract disputes, securities litigation, fiduciary disputes, and personal injury cases. Mr. Anderson frequently represents clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts. He is a member of The Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in all Florida state and federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Anderson has successfully tried over 60 jury and bench trials, presented numerous oral arguments before Florida District Courts of Appeal, and handled hundreds of arbitrations in AAA, JAMS, and FINRA as a Jacksonville litigation attorney.

Mr. Anderson is also Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar, which is the highest degree of expertise recognized by The Florida Bar and requires substantial trial experience, rigorous examination, and peer review. In the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, he has a "AV Preeminent" rating, which is designated for attorneys who have "typically practiced for many years, and [are] regarded for the highest levels of professional quality." Mr. Anderson was President of the Jacksonville Bar Association, which has over 2100 member attorneys. Since 2005, he has been a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association's Board of Governors. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Federal Bar Association and The Florida Bar's Trial Lawyers Section. Mr. Anderson has been named among the Best Lawyers in America by his colleagues since 2012, winning awards such as Lawyer of the Year in Securities Litigation in 2018 and Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants in 2017. He has been named to Florida Super Lawyers' "Top 100 Lawyers in Florida" in 2015, 2016, and 2017 as well as the "Top 25 Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida" in 2018. Mr. Anderson was named to Florida Trend's "Legal Elite" list (2010-present). He's also a Master at the illustrious Chester Bedell Inn of Court.

Mr. Anderson received a position as a Teaching Assistant for Appellate Advocacy, a member of the Defense Counsel for the University of Florida Student Honor Court, and a student member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court while attending law school at the University of Florida. Mr. Anderson obtained a position as an Assistant State Attorney after graduating from law school, where he gained considerable jury trial experience prosecuting matters ranging from murder to financial crimes.

Mr. Anderson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina, and Pensacola, Florida before enrolling at the University of Florida. Mr. Anderson served in a variety of elected and appointed leadership roles in student government and other student groups at the University of Florida, including the Florida Blue Key Honor Fraternity. Mr. Anderson graduated with honors with a B.S.B.A. in Finance. Mr. Anderson worked for Merrill Lynch & Company in the banking industry prior to attending law school. Mr. Anderson, his wife, and their three children live in Jacksonville, Florida.

Education

• University of Florida , J.D., graduated 1997
• University of Florida, BSBA, graduated 1992

Award List

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jacksonville (2022)
• Litigation - Securities, Jacksonville (2018)
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jacksonville (2017)
• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Securities
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Awards:

• Best Lawyers in America (2012-2013),
• Florida Super Lawyers (2009-2013
• Florida Trend's "Legal Elite" (2010-2013
• Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation
• AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell

Office: Murphy & Anderson, P.A.
Recognized Since: 2013
Website: http://www.murphyandersonlaw.com
Email: ganderson@murphyandersonlaw.com
Location: 1501 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207