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Philip L. Comella

Freeborn & Peters LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2016
  • Recognized in:
    Environmental Law
  • Website:
    http://www.freeborn.com
  • Location:
    311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3000
    Chicago, IL 60606

Phil Comella is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group and concentrates his business in environmental and toxic tort law. Phil is Chambers-ranked as a leading lawyer in environmental law, and a member of the Leading Lawyers network. Phil's practice spans both regulatory counseling and environmental-based litigation. With over three decades of experience in environmental law, and a focus on the solid and hazardous waste industry, he regularly counsels operators of landfills, treatment systems, recycling operations, transporters, and waste generators on compliance and permitting matters arising under the environmental laws and Department of Transportation regulations. Phil began his legal career by spending seven years as in-house counsel for a major waste management company, where he had responsibility for hazardous and solid waste issues arising across the country.

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Phil Comella is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group and concentrates his business in environmental and toxic tort law. Phil is Chambers-ranked as a leading lawyer in environmental law, and a member of the Leading Lawyers network. Phil's practice spans both regulatory counseling and environmental-based litigation. With over three decades of experience in environmental law, and a focus on the solid and hazardous waste industry, he regularly counsels operators of landfills, treatment systems, recycling operations, transporters, and waste generators on compliance and permitting matters arising under the environmental laws and Department of Transportation regulations. Phil began his legal career by spending seven years as in-house counsel for a major waste management company, where he had responsibility for hazardous and solid waste issues arising across the country.

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Education:

  • Beloit College, BA

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Environmental Law
 

Awards:

  • Chambers-USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Environment: Litigation - 2016
 

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Freeborn & Peters LLP
http://www.freeborn.com
 
Headquarters
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 360.6000
5 Office Locations
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Florida

Florida

Tampa, FL

201 North Franklin Street, Suite 3550

Tampa, FL 33602

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(813) 488.2920

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Illinois

Illinois

Springfield, IL

217 East Monroe Street, Suite 202

Springfield, IL 62701

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(217) 535.1060

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New York

New York

New York, NY

230 Park Avenue, Suite 630

New York, NY 10169

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(212) 218.8760

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Virginia

Virginia

Richmond, VA

901 East Byrd Street, Suite 950

Richmond, VA 23219

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(804) 644.1300

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