John R Phillips
Phillips & Blow, PC • Denver, CO
Estate PlanningGeneral PracticeInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(719) 203-2882
Address
Denver, CO, US
Professional
About
**John R. Phillips** *Estate Planning Attorney | General Practice | Insurance Law* *Phillips & Blow, PC | Denver, CO* John R. Phillips is a distinguished attorney based in Denver, Colorado, with a profound commitment to providing exemplary legal services in estate planning, general practice, and insurance law. With a robust educational foundation, John earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver School of Law, where he notably contributed as a member of the Law Review. Admitted to practice in 1982, John has cultivated a diverse legal career but has chosen to focus his expertise on estate planning, where he excels in helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes. With a passion for education, John has developed and presented numerous continuing education courses on estate planning tailored for a wide range of professionals, including certified public accountants, certified financial planners, attorneys, investment executives, and insurance professionals. He also teaches the academic estate planning module for Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) candidates and conducts seminars aimed at enlightening the general public about essential estate planning principles. His insights have been featured in various national publications, and he has made notable appearances on platforms such as Heartbeat of America with William Shatner and Haystack TV. In addition to his legal practice, John is a Certified Financial Planner and has served as an Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State College in Denver, sharing his extensive knowledge with aspiring legal professionals. Actively engaged in his community, he sits on the board of directors for the Arapahoe-Douglas Mental Health organization and enriches local culture by performing regularly with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus, where he sings low bass. John R. Phillips combines his legal acumen with a genuine desire to serve his clients and community, making him a trusted advocate for those seeking comprehensive estate planning solutions in Denver and beyond.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
2000 CFP Board of Standards Certified Financial Planner Certificate 1998 FINRA Series 6 & 7 Licenses 1981 University of Denver Sturm College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970 University of Louisiana, Lafayette BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2001 Personal Financial Planning Monthly Will Versus Trust: Which Is Better 1999 Apollo Group Joint Tenancy All You Need to Know 1998 Apollo Group Divorce and Estate Planning
Associations
2004 - Present AARP Legal Services Network Member 2000 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member 2000 - Present South Metro Chamber of Commerce Member 2000 - Present BBB - Denver/Boulder Gold Member 1996 - Present Denver Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 Certified Financial Planners Program CFP Preparatory Course Estate Planning 2014 Community Education Series Nuts & Bolts of Estate Planning 2013 Spring FPA Meeting Estate Planning in the New World Order 2010 Community Education The Complete Trust Workshop 2002 Sentra Securities Meeting Basic Estate Planning Made Understandabl
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Updated: Sep 10, 2026