Philip M. "Phil" Small
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 About Philip M. Small
Philip M. Small is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Philip M. Small is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Utilities Law
Current Firm: Brown Rudnick LLP
Education: George Washington University, MA Economics, graduated 1979, George Washington University, JD, graduated 1978, and University of Pennsylvania, BA Economics& Pol. Sci., graduated 1975
Location: Hartford, CT
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