PRACTICES
Trusts and EstatesPrivate Client Services
EDUCATION
- Albany Law School, JD
- University of Notre Dame, AB
BAR ADMISSIONS
- New York
- U.S. District Court, SDNY
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Phillips Nizer’s Intellectual Property Practice and Partners Alan Behr and Charles LaPolla Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide07/27/2026
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has recognized the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice, as well as partners Alan Behr and Charles LaPolla, in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide for Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
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Phillips Nizer Joins Alliott Global Alliance06/25/2026
Alliott Global Alliance (AGA) is pleased to welcome Phillips Nizer LLP (Phillips Nizer) as its law firm member in New York City.
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Trust & Estates Legal Alert - Proposed Legislation May Bring Sweeping Changes to the Estate Planning World - April 202104/22/2021
The “For the 99.5% Act” (introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders) and the Sensible Taxation and Promotion (STEP) Act (introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen) collectively propose broad Equity changes to federal estate, gift and income tax laws that, if enacted, would significantly impact common estate planning strategies and transfer taxation.
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Estate Planning and COVID-19 (click here to read more)03/27/2020
In these critical weeks, you may have questions or wish to change or develop your estate plan and documents. We are working remotely and remain available to serve you, whether you are an existing client or wish to become a new client. This event has caused uncertainty over many procedural issues and brings new changes every day, but we actively monitor these changes and adapt as needed.
