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Phillips Nizer Welcomes Justice Arthur F. Engoron as Senior Counsel02/05/2026
Justice Engoron retired from the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, on December 31, 2025, following more than two decades of judicial service. Over the course of his career, he presided over a wide range of complex civil matters in one of the nation’s busiest trial courts, bringing deep experience in motion practice, discovery disputes, evidentiary issues, trials, and settlement proceedings.
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New NYC Law: Co-op Admissions Timing Law02/04/2026
Co-op boards and managing agents will need to quickly familiarize themselves with a newly-adopted Local Law, Intro. 1120-B, which requires co-ops with 10 or more residential units to follow strict timelines to review and respond to sales applications that require board approval.
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Phillips Nizer LLP Announces Promotions to Counsel01/07/2026
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce the promotions of Judith L. Swartz and Lindsey de Stefan to Counsel, effective January 7.
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Phillips Nizer’s Alan Behr and Charles P. LaPolla Recognized in the 2026 Edition of the WTR 10001/5/2026
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that Alan Behr and Charles P. LaPolla have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, a leading global guide to the world’s top trademark professionals.
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David B. Feldman Serves as a Presenter for Strafford Webinar Program11/20/2025
On November 19, 2025, David B. Feldman served as a presenter for a Strafford webinar program entitled "Joint Employment Risks for Businesses: Regulatory and Litigation Developments, Mitigating Potential Liability." Mr. Feldman specifically covered circuit court analyses, developments, and differences.
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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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Mark Axinn Published in Habitat Weekly With Article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”01/06/2026
Mark Axinn, Chair, Cooperative and Condominium Practice at Phillips Nizer, was published in Habitat Weekly’s December 20th issue with the article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”, discussing how leasing a co-op’s commercial space can come with “hidden” costs, such as rent concessions and broker fees, and means to best address those expenses.
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Elizabeth Adinolfi Featured In NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal With Article Discussing Confidentiality in Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings
12/03/2025Elizabeth A. Adinolfi, partner in Phillips Nizer’s Marital and Litigation Practices, specializing in Elder Law, was published in the New York State Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Journal, for the article, “Shedding Light on Guardianship: Rethinking Confidentiality in Article 81 Proceedings”, November 2025.