Philip D. Segrest, Jr.
About Philip D. Segrest, Jr.
Philip D. Segrest, Jr. is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Philip D. Segrest, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Chicago, IL
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