New York Law Firm Phillips Nizer Recognized as One of the "Best Law Firms" in the Nation
11/02/2015Received high ranks for Trusts & Estates Law, Copyright Law and Trademark Law for 2016 by U.S. News-Best Lawyers®
New York, NY — Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce its selection as one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” for 2016 by U.S. News-Best Lawyers®. The firm received national recognition for ranking highly in the areas of Trusts & Estates Law, Copyright Law and Trademark Law. The firm was also recognized in the rankings of New York City Metropolitan area honorees in Trusts & Estates Law, Copyright Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law.
“It is always an honor when our practice groups are recognized for their hard work and dedication,” said Marc Landis, Phillips Nizer’s managing partner. “We take pride in consistently providing the most efficient, resourceful and cost-effective counsel that meet or exceed our clients’ expectations.”
This past August, it was announced that Phillips Nizer partners Alan Behr, Donald P. Perry, Michael W. Galligan and Elliot J. Wiener were each selected as one of the nation’s “Best Lawyers.” Mr. Behr, chairman of the Fashion Law Practice, was recognized in the areas of Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law. Mr. Perry, chairman of the Trusts & Estates Practice, was recognized for Trusts & Estates Law, as was Mr. Galligan; and Mr. Wiener, chairman of the Matrimonial & Family Law Practice was recognized in the area of Family Law.
About Phillips Nizer LLP:
Phillips Nizer, founded in 1926, represents domestic and international clients in business, finance and real estate transactions, intellectual property matters, commercial litigation and tax and estate planning, with a particular focus on the entertainment, fashion, real estate and technology industries.
Established by world-renowned trial attorney Louis Nizer, Phillips Nizer’s principal office is in Manhattan, with additional offices in Garden City and East Hampton, Long Island, and Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is a member of the International Alliance of Law Firms, an association of independent, midsized law firms worldwide. To learn more about Phillips Nizer LLP, visit: www.phillipsnizer.com.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers®
The annual “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® are derived in part from independent evaluations of law firms by clients, as well as attorneys in similar practice areas at other firms based on “expertise, responsiveness, integrity, cost-effectiveness, whether they would refer a matter to a firm, and whether they consider a firm a worthy competitor.” Rankings are reflected in tiers for 74 national practice areas and 122 metropolitan practice areas, and encompass all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia.