ounded in 1834 as a one-person office, our firm has benefited from the contributions of countless legal minds who have passed through our doors. Before he became the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland was a Partner in the firm. Today, we have over 425 attorneys, managers, and staff organized around five practice groups comprised of more than 45 practice areas and four industry teams. Together, they manage a wide range of legal work, from Fortune 500 “bet-the-company” litigation to family-run business matters and family wealth planning issues – and everything in between.

And even though we are zealous when it comes to the successful litigation of a case, we don’t follow an adversarial approach at the expense of our clients’ best interest. In fact, while many firms would simply respond to litigation in a win-at-all-costs manner, we explore creative alternatives such as Early Case Assessment, widely recognized as an industry best practice for litigation and risk management.

Our seven offices – located in Buffalo, Jamestown, Fredonia, Rochester, Albany, New York, and Garden City – operate as a network, sharing resources and knowledge capital. Read more.		We promote a healthy work/life balance, believe in giving back to the community, and feel that our clients benefit from the expertise of lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds. Read more.
The firm’s attorneys lead, sponsor, and serve on professional and civic organizations that advance diversity in the business community and workplace. Read more.		View a list of schools that have helped bring some of the brightest legal minds to Phillips Lytle.
We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies resolve even the toughest legal challenges. View a list of our current clients.