James A. Phillips Sr. born 1892; died 1969

Born and raised in Brooklyn, he married and had 10 children and moved his family to and settled in Middle Village. Started the James A. Phillips Agency, his own insurance brokerage and real estate brokerage in 1930 on Dry Harbor Rd. Middle Village. Sought to further serve his community through politics and was elected Democratic District leader in Middle Village, later became City Councilman and Queens County Democratic Leader. Founder of the James A. Phillips Regular Democratic Club, which became the springboard for many prominent Queens' politicians.

Had five children serve in WWII and two sons who lost their lives in the war. Dedicated his City Council term to helping veterans and their families. As Queens County Democratic leader fought against the corruption in Tamrnany Hall. Retired from politics in 1959. Responsible for getting Middle Village its firehouse Engine #319. Committed to helping countless people in the community and widely known as an honest politician and businessman beyond reproach.

In a 1964 dinner held in his honor, the evening's journal described him this way, "Tonight has been designated 'Jim Phillips ' Night. We need not recount his accomplishments in our District and County, for they are legend. It is impossible to list the names of his friends, from those of high political station, to the working man in the street, who know and love our Jim Phillips, for they are legion."

James A. Phillips Jr. born 1916; died 1967

Married with 6 children. The oldest of 10 children, he was a seminarian when WWII broke out. Left seminary to join Army and become one of 5 siblings to serve in WWII. After the war, he attended St.John's Law School and started a law practice in his father's real estate and insurance office on Dry Harbor Rd. Middle Village. During this period was also active in managing the political campaigns of the candidates from the JAMES A. PHILLIPS REGULAR DEMOCRATIC CLUB. After his father's retirement from politics and business, moved from Dry Harbor Rd to Eliot Ave. to expand his law office and real estate and insurance agency. Was elected Middle Village Democratic District leader in 1964. He was the founder and first commander of the Catholic War Veterans St. Margaret's Post. Killed in auto accident at age 51.

James A. Phillips III born 1950  Broker Bio

Married with 3 children. The oldest son of 6 siblings became licensed real estate salesperson in 1969 and worked in family real estate business during college years at Marist College.

In 1974 started a new venture with partners that expanded to a 5-office real estate operation, which included an office on Dry Harbor Rd., directly opposite, where his grandfather started out in 1930.

In 1981 sold interest in partnership and owned and managed the Dry Harbor location of JAMES A. PHILLIPS REALTY, INC. Started Phillips Mortgage Services, Inc. in 1984, a separate mortgage brokerage firm. Started the Juniper Park Concert Series in 1988 bringing free summer concerts to tens ofthousands of people in the area. Purchased Coldwell Banker franchise in 1998.

Responsible for taking the old "Mom and Pop" version of the real estate brokerage business and building it into one of the leading firms in Queens Country, committing to working only with dedicated full time sales associates. Has lead the firm to become the #1 Coldwell Banker franchise in Queens County, winning the coveted Premier Office Ward. Served in 42nd Division of N.Y.S Army National Guard 1970 -1975. Has served in several Middle Village community organizations in the past receiving many community service awards.