Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has ranked the Real Estate, Trusts & Estates and Intellectual Property practice groups in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2026 Guide
The inclusion of our Intellectual Property team marks a significant expansion of our recognized capabilities. Chambers describes our IP practice as a full-service group, with a longstanding presence in New York, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in IP and anti-counterfeiting litigations. The team is also adept at licensing and prosecuting patents and trademarks.
Phillips Nizer LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026
Phillips Nizer LLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in 7 practice areas and regionally in 8 practice areas, Phillips Nizer has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Phillips Nizer previously announced the inclusion of eight attorneys in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Alan Behr Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Crocs’ Trade Dress Strategy
Alan Behr, partner in Phillips Nizer LLP’s Corporate & Business Law Department and Intellectual Property Practice, and chair of the firm’s Fashion Practice, is quoted in Bloomberg Law’s November 2025 article, “Crocs Aims to Flip ITC Ruling, Widen IP Reach at Federal Circuit.”
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been selected to the 2025 New York Super Lawyers list and two lawyers named to the 2025 New York Metro Rising Stars
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been selected to the 2025 New York Super Lawyers list and two lawyers named to the 2025 New York Metro Rising Stars. No more than five percent of the lawyers in New York are selected by Super Lawyers.
Michael W. Galligan, Partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates, Immigration and International Practice Groups, participated as a speaker at the 2025 Global Conference of the New York State Bar Association’s International Section on the panel "In Times of Global Challenge: Investor Immigration and Asset Planning."
The discussion brought together leading international lawyers from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Portugal and the United States to explore investor immigration programs and examine how cross-border estate and tax planning can help high-net-worth individuals structure global wealth efficiently and remain compliant with local and international regulations.”
Mark Axinn, Chair of the firm's Cooperative and Condominium practice and a partner in the Real Estate department, participated in an interview, From Empty Storefront to Steady Income hosted by Habitat's Carol Ott.
Mark Axinn explains how to think like a professional landlord while recognizing your unique constraints.