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Jan Bernstein Featured in Bergen Magazine’s “Women in Law” Special Section05/28/2025
Phillips Nizer LLP is proud to announce that Jan Bernstein, Chair of the firm’s Matrimonial & Family Law Practice, is featured in the June edition of Bergen Magazine as part of its special section honoring “Women in Law.”
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Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to share that our Managing Partner Marc Landis was named to City & State's Law Power 100.04/28/2025
Phillips Nizer LLP is proud to announce that Managing Partner Marc Landis has been recognized by City & State New York on its prestigious Law Power 100 list for 2025. Landis was honored with this distinction on the prior list in 2022, as well as being one of the “Trailblazers in Law” in 2024.
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Marc Landis Sworn In as NYC Democratic Elections Commissioner04/24/2025
Phillips Nizer is pleased to share the news that on April 11, 2025, following the unanimous vote of the New York City Council, our managing partner, Marc Landis, was sworn in as the new Democratic Commissioner of Elections of the New York City Board of Elections for the County of New York.
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Marc Landis to be honored at City & State's 50 Over 50 Alumni Celebration on May 1504/22/2025
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to share that our managing partner Marc Landis will be honored at City & State's 50 Over 50 Alumni Celebration on May 15.
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Michael Galligan Recipient of the 2025 New York State Bar Associations International Section's Annual Award for Distinction in International Law and Affairs Award01/22/2025
Michael Galligan, co-chair of the Trusts & Estates Department, received the 2025 International Section's Annual Award for distinction in International Law and Affairs Award by The New York State Bar, in recognition of his many professional achievements and many years of dedication to the International Section.
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Charles LaPolla Recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2024 Edition of IP Stars12/13/2024
Charles LaPolla recognized in practitioner IP Star rankings for Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Designs and Transactions for 2024
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Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has ranked the Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice groups in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide11/12/2024
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has ranked the Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice groups in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide. This recognition underscores the firm’s position as a key player in New York’s legal landscape.
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Phillips Nizer LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 202511/07/2024
New York, NY, August 17, 2024 -- Phillips Nizer LLP has been recognized in the 2025 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 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Read full announcement.
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Alan Behr Appointed to Serve On The Fashion Law Committee As An Affiliate Member of The New York City Bar11/05/2024
Alan Behr has been reappointed to serve as a member of The Fashion Law Committee of The New York City Bar. Mr. Behr, who chairs the Fashion Practice at Phillips Nizer and serves as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Corporate practices, has served as an active member of the Bar Association’s Fashion Law Committee and Entertainment Law Committee for the past several years.
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Evan J. Spelfogel Recognized by the Southern District of New York10/11/2024
Evan J. Spelfogel will be recognized by the Southern District of NY Federal Court for his contributions and service as a mediator, at the Eighth Annual James Duane Award Dinner on November 19th
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Phillips Nizer Recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work by Crain’s New York Business09/18/2024
Phillips Nizer LLP – Sept. 18, 2024 – Phillips Nizer has been named one of Crain’s 2024 Best Places to Work in NYC. The awards program recognizes and honors the best companies to work for in New York City.
This marks the second time the firm has been recognized, following its inclusion in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Companies to Work For earlier this year.
“At Phillips Nizer, we lead with our values, which is why our talented professionals and staff thrive in our supportive environment,” said managing partner Marc A. Landis. “This award is a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of our team, and our clients benefit as well.”
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Regina E. Faul appointed Chair of the New York City Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Committee effective September 1, 202408/30/2024
Congratulations to our partner and Chair of the Labor and Employment practice on her appointment to Chair of the New York City Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law committee and to Evan J. Spelfogel on his appointment to Secretary of the Committee.
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8 Phillips Nizer LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients08/19/2024
New York, NY, August 19, 2024 -- Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that 8 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
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Jan Bernstein, Selected as Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in New Jersey by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys04/29/2024
Jan L. Bernstein, Partner and Chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, was selected as Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in New Jersey by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
According to the website, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys is an organization devoted to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation. With over a million attorneys in the United States, choosing the best lawyer is difficult. However, through a stringent selection process, the NAFLA awards the best family law attorneys in each state with our most prestigious honor of being named "TOP 10". The very few attorneys (less than 1%) that are good enough to make our list have demonstrated an extraordinary amount of knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of family law.
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Phillips Nizer Named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms02/05/2024
Phillips Nizer LLP – January 30, 2024 − U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Phillips Nizer LLP one of the best law firms to work for in its 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list.
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Phillips Nizer LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 202411/06/2023
Phillips Nizer LLP has been recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 8 practice areas and regionally in 9 practice areas.
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Lisa R. Radetsky Spotlighted In New York Real Estate Journal’s 2023 Women In Commercial Real Estate09/26/2023
Lisa R. Radetsky, Co-Chair Phillips Nizer’s Real Estate Practice, was spotlighted in the “2023 Women in Commercial Real Estate” by New York Real Estate Journal. This annual recognition showcases the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the commercial real estate industry.
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Twelve Attorneys From Phillips Nizer Selected to the 2023 New York Super Lawyers List09/24/2023
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been selected to the 2023 New York Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in New York are selected by Super Lawyers.
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Arts & Minds Honors Richard P. Kaye For His Pro Bono Counsel and Board Member Service09/15/2023
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Richard P. Kaye, a senior partner in its litigation department, will be honored by Arts & Minds at its annual fundraising event on October 4, 2023 for his dedication in supporting the organization’s mission and growth as a Board Member and pro bono counsel since 2010. Richard will be stepping down from his position on the Board after thirteen years of service.
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Phillips Nizer, Charles LaPolla and Alan Behr Recognized in the WIPR Insights Inaugural USA Trademarks Rankings09/12/2023
Phillips Nizer and its Trademark Partners, Charles LaPolla, Trademark Practice Chair, and Alan Behr, Fashion Practice Chair, were included in the inaugural rankings of the leading USA trademark firms and lawyers by World International Property Review (WIPR) Insights.
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Nine Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©, including “Lawyer of the Year”, Jan L. Bernstein08/17/2023
Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Jan L. Bernstein, Regina E. Faul, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Donald P. Perry, Evan J. Spelfogel, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Jan L. Bernstein Named Best Lawyers® 2024 Family Law Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year" in Hackensack08/17/2023
Phillips Nizer LLP New Jersey Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Chair, Jan L. Bernstein, was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law Arbitration.
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Lisa R. Radetsky Named To New York Real Estate Journal 2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leader’s Spotlight08/03/2023
Lisa R. Radetsky, Co-chair Phillips Nizer’s Real Estate Practice, was spotlighted as “2023 Ones to Watch” by New York Real Estate Journal. This annual recognition showcases individuals who are “leading their company or division at a Commercial Real Estate firm or firm that supports CRE through the services they provide. Ideal nominees have been in a leadership position for more than five years and have made valuable contributions to their firm in the last 12 months”.
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Phillips Nizer’s Alan Behr Selected by World Trademark Review as Top Trademark Lawyer for 202307/21/2023
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Alan Behr, Chair of Phillips Nizer’s Fashion Practice, was selected as a top attorney in The World Trademark Review’s 2023 rankings of Top 1000 lawyers for their work. Mr. Behr was recognized in the categories: Prosecution and Strategy, Silver and Enforcement & Litigation, Bronze.
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Phillips Nizer Selected by World Trademark Review as Top Trademark Firm for 202307/21/2023
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce its selection as a top trademark firm in The World Trademark Review’s 2023 rankings of Top 1000 firms. The firm was recognized in the categories: Prosecution and Strategy, Bronze Level and Enforcement & Litigation, Bronze Level.
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Chambers and Partners Recognized Phillips Nizer Partner Michael W. Galligan as a leader in New York: High Net Worth 2023: Private Wealth Law: Mid-Market07/10/2023
Chambers USA has recognized Michael W. Galligan as a leader in New York: High Net Worth 2023: Private Wealth Law: Mid-Market, Band 1.
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Regina E. Faul and Stephanie F. Lehman Selected as 2023 Notable Women in Law Honorees by Crain's New York Business06/15/2023
Philips Nizer Partners, Regina E. Faul, Chair, Employment & Labor Law Practice and Stephanie F. Lehman, Chair, NY/NJ Metro Family Law Practice, were selected as 2023 Notable Women in Law by Crain's New York Business. Regina and Stephanie were recognized for their efforts in helping attorneys advance their careers and for their contributions to the legal community.
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Eleven Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©02/21/2023
Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Jan L. Bernstein, Regina E. Faul, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Marc A. Landis, Donald P. Perry, Jeffrey Q. Smith, Evan J. Spelfogel, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Christian Hylton Named to City & State's 2022 50 Over 50 List03/30/2022
Christian Hylton was named to City & State’s 2022 50 Over 50 list. The publication notes that these are “the age disruptors who changed New York” and that there is “plenty to be learned from the life lessons of these long-serving leaders.”
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Marc Landis Named to City & State’s 2022 Law Power 100 List03/17/2022
Phillips Nizer’s Managing Partner and Real Estate Practice Co-Chair Marc Landis was once again named to City & State's Law Power 100 List
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Elizabeth Adinolfi, Regina Faul and Ilene Jaroslaw selected as 2022 Notable Women in Law honorees by Crain's New York Business12/21/2021
Crain's New York Business names the 2022 Notable Women in Law: "These impressive attorneys were chosen not only for their skills and accomplishments in the courtroom, but for their leadership outside of it. In addition to their long hours representing everyone from executives at Fortune 500 companies to immigrants seeking asylum, our honorees this year shored up morale among their colleagues during the pandemic and found ways to keep business going in the face of turmoil."
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Ten Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America© including Lawyer of the Year, Helene M. Freeman08/19/2021
Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Jan L. Bernstein, Helene M. Freeman (Copyright Lawyer of the Year), Michael W. Galligan, Marc A. Landis, Donald P. Perry, Jeffrey Q. Smith, Evan J. Spelfogel, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Chambers and Partners Recognized Phillips Nizer Partner Michael W. Galligan as a leader in New York: High Net Worth/Private Wealth Law07/26/2021
Chambers and Partners has again recognized Michael W. Galligan as a leader in New York: High Net Worth/Private Wealth Law.
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New York Real Estate Journal: 2021 Women in Professional Services: Lisa Radetsky, Phillips Nizer LLP03/23/2021
This issue of the New York Real Estate Journal presents the opportunity to recognize the achievements of women from the following professional services and related fields in its Women in Professional Services.
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Phillips Nizer's Managing Partner is recognized as a leading legal professional in New York politics and government by City & State New York 2021 Law Power 10003/15/2021
Marc Landis is the firm's managing partner and co-chairs the real esate practice.