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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."
10/30/2025The 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.”
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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.10/28/2025
Mark Axinn explains how to think like a professional landlord while recognizing your unique constraints.
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Phillips Nizer LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 202611/10/2025
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 LLP 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®.
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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 Stars10/30/2025
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.
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Evan Spelfogel Co‑Chairs NYSBA Basic Mediation Training Program10/30/2025
Evan Spelfogel completed three days of Co-Chairing and assisting in the presentation of Basic Mediation Training for the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section.
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Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized as 2025 IP STARS by Managing IP06/04/2025
Phillips Nizer is proud to announce that Alan Behr and Charles LaPolla have been named 2025 IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property, a leading global resource for IP practitioner rankings and analysis.
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Alan Behr Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Crocs’ Trade Dress Strategy11/10/2025
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.”
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Mark Axinn Published in Habitat Weekly With Article, “Spread Costs Over Time With Strategic Negotiations"11/05/2024
Mark Axinn, Chair, Cooperative and Condominium Practice at Phillips Nizer, was published in Habitat Weekly’s November issue with the article, “Spread Costs Over Time With Strategic Negotiations”, discussing the up-front expenses Co-ops face when leasing to new commercial tenants.