Philip D. Nickerson
About Philip D. Nickerson
Philip D. Nickerson is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Philip D. Nickerson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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