What Phillips Nizer LLP does

Phillips Nizer LLP is a mid-sized, full-service New York law firm founded in 1926 by the legendary trial attorney Louis Nizer. Operating from its Manhattan headquarters at 485 Lexington Avenue and four additional offices (Garden City and East Hampton on Long Island, Hackensack in New Jersey, and Geneva, Switzerland), the firm employs approximately 100 staff including 45 attorneys. It serves a diverse client base spanning real estate investors and developers, cooperative and condominium associations (over 100 boards as general counsel), banks and lending institutions, music and entertainment companies, fashion and apparel designers, technology firms, hospitality operators, public-sector entities, and high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

The firm delivers legal services through 17+ practice areas, including Litigation, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Business and Financial Services, Employment and Labor, Entertainment, Fashion Law, Technology, Trusts and Estates, Banking and Finance, Environmental Law, Cooperative and Condominium Law, Land Use and Government Relations, Property Tax Certiorari, Creditors' Rights and Restructuring, Private Client Services, and Restaurant/Food Service & Hospitality. Phillips Nizer does not develop proprietary technology products; its value is delivered through partner-led legal expertise, attorney credentials, and reputation-based client development. It is a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (joined June 2026) and Ally Law, providing cross-border referral and coordination capabilities across 100+ countries.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees billed primarily on an hourly basis, with contingency arrangements in litigation and tax certiorari matters and fixed fees for certain engagements. The go-to-market is sales-led, driven by partner relationships, third-party legal rankings (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Chambers), industry specialization, and referral networks. The firm has recently expanded through lateral hires (Natsayi Mawere, 2026; Christian Hylton, 2017) and the 2021 absorption of the Brill & Meisel cooperative/condominium boutique, while managing apparent partner attrition reflected in declining Super Lawyers headcount from 22 (2016) to 9 (2025). It is privately held by its partners with no external investment.

Name

Phillips Nizer LLP

Legal name

Phillips Nizer LLP

Website

https://phillipsnizer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Phillips Nizer LLP is a privately held, mid-sized New York law firm (founded 1926) with 45 attorneys across five offices, providing full-service legal representation in real estate, litigation, IP, entertainment, fashion, trusts & estates, and related practices to enterprises, co-op/condo associations, and HNW individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Phillips Nizer generates revenue through billing for legal services rendered to clients across its practice areas including litigation, real estate, intellectual property, corporate law, tax, and trusts & estates. Fees are charged for attorney time and may follow hourly, fixed-fee, or contingency arrangements depending on the matter type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Phillips Nizer LLP is a full-service New York law firm providing sophisticated legal services across multiple practice areas including litigation, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and business law, employment and labor law, entertainment, fashion law, technology, trusts and estates, banking and finance, environmental law, and private client services. The firm serves enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and creative-industry clients (music, film, fashion, publishing) with cost-effective rates, multi-practice coordination, and cross-border capabilities through its Alliott Global Alliance membership.

Product overview

Phillips Nizer LLP is a full-service law firm providing sophisticated legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm's offerings include a unified portfolio of legal services organized by practice specialty rather than modular products. Core practice areas include Litigation, Business and Financial Services, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Employment and Labor Law, Entertainment, Fashion Law, Technology, Trusts and Estates, Banking and Finance, Environmental Law, and Private Client Services. The firm also offers specialized services such as Restaurant/Hospitality Law, Property Tax Certiorari, Land Use and Government Relations, Cooperative and Condominium Law, and Creditors' Rights and Restructuring. Phillips Nizer serves domestic and international clients with particular focus on entertainment, fashion, real estate, and technology industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litigation Full-service litigation practice handling state and federal court matters, commercial arbitrations, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. Covers antitrust, appellate, contractual, copyright, employment, entertainment, fashion, partnership, patent, real estate, technology, and trademark disputes.
• Business and Financial Services Corporate and business law services including mergers, acquisitions, financing, banking transactions, business organization and dissolution, securities, antitrust and unfair competition, ERISA and employee benefits, immigration, and not-for-profit law.
• Intellectual Property IP services including trademark, copyright, patent, licensing, art law, fashion law, entertainment, and technology-related intellectual property matters.
• Real Estate Comprehensive real estate representation for institutional investors, developers, landlords, tenants, and high-net-worth families in acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, and development. Includes banking and finance, cooperative and condominium law, environmental law, property tax certiorari, and land use and government relations.
• Employment and Labor Law Employment law services including contracts, discrimination claims, wage and hour litigation, labor relations, ERISA and employee benefits, immigration, and management compliance training.
• Entertainment Entertainment industry representation for music, film, television, publishing, and live events including rights acquisitions, talent representation, concert production, licensing, and royalty matters.
• Fashion Law Legal services for fashion industry clients including intellectual property protection, trademark registration, licensing, and litigation for designers, brands, and retailers.
• Technology Technology law services for e-commerce, healthcare, telecommunications, online services, publishing, entertainment, and software development sectors. Covers technology transactions, software licensing, website development agreements, and IP protection.
• Trusts and Estates Estate planning, trust administration, wealth transfer planning, and international estate planning for domestic and international clients. Also covers guardianship, matrimonial and family law, and tax planning.
• Banking and Finance Banking and finance representation for borrowers and lenders in structuring, negotiating, and closing various finance transactions including acquisition, construction, mezzanine, leasehold, and permanent financing.
• Environmental Law Environmental regulatory counseling and advocacy covering air, land, and water matters with cost-effective, business-oriented solutions.
• Restaurant, Food Service & Hospitality Hospitality industry legal services for chefs, restaurateurs, hotels, clubs, investors, and franchises including licensing, corporate, IP, and real estate matters.
• Private Client Services Services for individuals including guardianship, immigration, matrimonial and family law, real estate, tax planning, and not-for-profit matters.
• Property Tax Certiorari Tax certiorari proceedings challenging real estate tax assessments to reduce property assessments and real estate taxes for property owners and developers.
• Land Use and Government Relations Land use, zoning, economic development, government procurement, and political action committee representation at federal, state, and city levels.
• Cooperative and Condominium Law Legal representation for cooperative corporations, condominium associations, individual owners, investors, and sponsors in the New York metropolitan area, including representation of over 100 cooperative and condominium associations as general counsel.
• Creditors' Rights and Restructuring Bankruptcy, debtors' and creditors' rights, workouts, debt restructuring, corporate reorganization, and insolvency-related proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Obtained $1.5 million tax refund for a Manhattan office building in tax certiorari proceedings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alliott Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Phillips Nizer was admitted as the Alliott Global Alliance's member law firm in New York City in June 2026. The appointment enables the firm to offer clients access to high-quality legal services in New York through AGA's global network of over 340 offices in more than 100 countries. The firm commits to building relationships with Alliance firms and coordinating international collaboration.
• Ally LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhillips Nizer is a member of Ally Law, a worldwide association of independent, midsized law firms. Membership provides referral opportunities and enables coordination on cross-border legal matters with member firms globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phillipsnizer
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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