Philip M. Snyder is an award-winning Florida personal injury attorney and partner at Lyons & Snyder, P.A., where he devotes his practice exclusively to representing individuals and families throughout Florida who have been seriously injured due to the negligence of others.

His practice focuses on car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare (Uber and Lyft), pedestrian, bicycle, and e-bike accidents; accidents involving children; catastrophic injuries; premises liability claims, including slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, and injuries occurring at Airbnb and VRBO vacation rentals; and wrongful death. 

Throughout his career, Mr. Snyder and his law partner, Marc Lyons, have recovered well over $100 million on behalf of injured clients. They have also successfully resolved numerous cases resulting in recoveries exceeding $1 million.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Snyder is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator who regularly mediates personal injury and other complex civil litigation disputes. 

Mr. Snyder is also an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches an undergraduate course in negotiation, and at Barry University, where he teaches graduate-level courses in negotiation and risk management, underscoring his recognized expertise in negotiation, persuasion, and dispute resolution.

Recognized for his legal insight, Mr. Snyder has appeared as a legal analyst on Fox News, CNN, and HLN, providing commentary on significant criminal and civil litigation matters. 

Before joining Lyons & Snyder, Mr. Snyder served as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County, where he prosecuted criminal cases and tried dozens of jury trials, gaining extensive courtroom experience that continues to benefit his clients today.

 A lifelong South Florida resident, Mr. Snyder grew up in Coral Springs and now resides in Parkland with his wife, Erica, their children, Harper and Hudson, and their two dogs, Baxter and Whatley.

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)
  • Yale University, Certificate in Negotiation (2020)
  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
  • AVVO 10.0 rating
  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40
  • AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell
  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine (2012-2026)
  • Florida Trend Magazine, Florida Legal Elite (2011-2021)
  • Broward County Assistant State Attorney (2004-2008)
  • Legal Analyst: Fox News, CNN, HLN
  • Google, Hundreds of “5 star” reviews
  • Daily Business Review, Top Rated Lawyer (2022)
  • Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, Top Lawyer in Broward County (2020 and 2022)
  • Boca Observer, Top Lawyer in Boca Raton (2026)

Hobbies

  • Coaching Youth Sports, Skiing, Pickleball, Watching Comedies, Playing Board Games, and Reading Books on Behavioral Economics and Psychology

Awards & Recognition