Philip M. Anthony received his Bachelor of Accountancy from Mississippi State University and then went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Mississippi College School of Law and his Master's in Tax Law (LL.M.) from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Philip was an active member of the Moot Court Board, serving as Trial Advocacy Chairman while in law school.

Philip is currently the Managing Member of Dallas Anthony & Jeffords, PLLC and practices at their office located in Ridgeland, MS. Philip, his wife Taylor, and their son Sanders are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. Philip is also on the Board of Directors for local non-profit organizations and is active in the community.