Montgomery’s Julian McPhillips, a prominent civil rights lawyer and founder of the city’s F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum died Saturday at 78 after a prolonged illness, according to his obituary.
“Known affectionately as ‘the People’s Lawyer,’ Julian spent his career fighting for those often overlooked, dedicating his life to justice and fairness,” it reads.
“His passing marks not only the loss of a respected legal professional but also a beloved community figure whose influence stretched far beyond the courtroom.”…