Philip M. Snyder
Attorney
Phone: 954-462-8035
Email: philip@lyonssnyder.com
Biography
Philip Snyder is an award-winning Florida personal injury attorney known for his aggressive advocacy, strong negotiation skills, and proven record of success. As a founding partner of Lyons & Snyder, he has helped recover more than $100 million for accident victims throughout Florida.
Mr. Snyder focuses exclusively on personal injury law, representing clients in:
- Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- Car, motorcycle, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
- Bicycle, e-bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Accidents involving children
- Premises liability cases, including slip and falls and trip and falls
- Sexual assault and other injury-related claims
Together with his law partner, Marc Lyons, Mr. Snyder has secured numerous seven figure settlements, earning a reputation as both a fierce negotiator and a formidable trial attorney.
A respected voice in the legal community, Mr. Snyder regularly appears as a legal analyst on Fox News, CNN, and HLN, providing expert commentary on criminal and civil litigation. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Barry University, where he teaches graduate-level courses in negotiation and risk management — skills he applies daily to maximize client settlements and outcomes.
In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Snyder is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator, helping attorneys and clients reach efficient and effective resolutions in complex personal injury and civil disputes.
Mr. Snyder’s career began at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he tried dozens of cases as an Assistant State Attorney. That early experience as a prosecutor sharpened his trial skills and reinforced his commitment to justice for victims.
A lifelong South Florida resident, Mr. Snyder grew up in Coral Springs and now resides in Parkland, Florida, with his wife, Erica, their children, Harper and Hudson, and their dogs, Baxter and Whatley.
Education
- Member: Florida Bar, 2004
- University of Maryland College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2004
- University of Florida, Master of Science, Decision Information Science, 2001
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, Finance, 2000 (Cum Laude)
Career Highlights
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum, limited to attorneys with million dollar results
- University of Chicago, Certificate in Behavioral Economics (2023)
- The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
- AVVO 10.0 rating
- The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell
- Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer, Daily Business Review
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine (2012-2023)
- Yale University, Certificate in Negotiation, 2020
- Florida Trend Magazine, Florida Legal Elite (2011-2021)
- Broward County Assistant State Attorney (2004-2008)
- Legal Analyst: Fox News, CNN, HLN
- Google, Over 100 “5 star” reviews
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, Top Lawyers (2020)
Hobbies
- Coaching Youth Sports, Skiing, Watching Comedies, Playing Board Games, and Reading Books on Behavioral Economics and Psychology
Awards & Recognition
