Carter G. Phillips
About Carter G. Phillips
Carter G. Phillips is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Carter G. Phillips is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Media Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Washington, DC
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