Jack P. Hill

Jack P. Hill: Experienced Personal Injury & Product Liability Litigator in West Palm Beach, Florida

Jack P. Hill is a distinguished personal injury and product liability litigator with over two decades of experience in the legal profession. Born and raised in Palm Beach County, Mr. Hill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Yale University, where he also played football at the collegiate level and achieved all-Ivy and all-American academic honors. His dedication to justice was further cemented when he served as a felony prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s office before joining Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

Practice Areas

• Automobile and Trucking Negligence
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice

In his role as an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Hill handled dozens of jury trials, successfully prosecuting crimes ranging from DUI to first-degree felonies punishable by life in prison. His notable achievement includes the successful prosecution of one of the first post-September 11 airport security cases, which garnered national media attention and was covered by Court TV.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Yale University
• Law Degree from the University of Florida College of Law with honors

After achieving the highest score on The Florida Bar exam, Mr. Hill delivered the response on behalf of newly admitted lawyers before the Fourth District Court of Appeals and was inducted into the Florida Bar. His legal prowess has been recognized through multiple accolades including Best Lawyers in America and Florida Super Lawyers publications since 2013. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for Florida, where he continues to make a significant impact.

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized as Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs in West Palm Beach by Best Lawyers in America (2020)
• Named to Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2014-2017
• Awarded Top Attorneys in Florida status by Miami Magazine in 2015
• Became a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs in 2018
• Affirmed as the American Institute of Trial Lawyers – Litigator of the Year – Personal Injury Law (2020)

Mr. Hill is admitted to each of the three federal district courts in Florida and has served on various boards, including his current role as a board member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association from 2006-2012. He currently serves on the Yale University Alumni Schools Committee.

Current Affiliations

• Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley P.A., West Palm Beach, Florida
• Fellow of The American Bar Association (ABA)

Maintaining his membership in the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice, Mr. Hill has established a reputation as a respected and accomplished attorney dedicated to advocating for his clients' rights. His unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in his exceptional track record of securing millions and tens of millions in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.