Philip Fairbanks
About Philip Fairbanks
Philip Fairbanks is a lawyer based in Lexington, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Philip Fairbanks is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Mehr, Fairbanks & Peterson
Location: Lexington, KY
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