Philip H. Corboy
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Philip Harnett Corboy (August 12, 1924 ā June 12, 2012) was an American trial lawyer who was involved in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases across the United States for more than half a century. He founded the Philip H. Corboy & Associates law firm which later became Corboy & Demetrio. Former Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean, David Yellen, stated: "There are very few living lawyers who have had the kind of impact Phil Corboy has. He largely transformed the practice of personal injury law. He was a teacher and mentor to a couple of generations of leading lawyers in the country."[1] His career was featured in a cover article in Chicago Lawyer entitled "Corboy College: Chicago Trial Lawyers' Alma Mater".[2][3]
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Born | Philip Harnett Corboy (1924-08-12)August 12, 1924 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 12, 2012(2012-06-12) (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois |
Nationality | American |
Education | Attended St. Ambrose College, transferred to Notre Dame (did not graduate from either) |
Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago School of Law |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Years active | 1949ā2012 |
Board member of | Corboy & Demetrio, See Later Career and Boards |
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