Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP has once again received notable recognition in the 2025 Chambers USA rankings of the top lawyers and law firms across the United States, released today. Phillips Lytle was recognized in eight practice areas, and 20 attorneys received individual honors. The Chambers Guides have been ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990, covering more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. The Chambers USA guide and legal rankings cover practice areas in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and nationwide.
Chambers USA is the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, highlighting the top lawyers and law firms across the USA so that buyers of legal services are equipped to make the best choice for their legal needs. The Chambers USA ranking tables are assessed on criteria that include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness and astuteness, diligence and commitment, among other qualities that clients consider.
In the 2025 rankings, Phillips Lytle LLP is listed:
The Phillips Lytle Environmental Practice Team is “recommended for Superfund work and brownfield redevelopment. Maintains a notable focus on project development, frequently advising on environmental reviews and permitting matters, in addition to general compliance and natural resources issues.” Clients note that Phillips Lytle’s Environmental Practice attorneys “provide sound judgment and practical, actionable advice.”
Phillips Lytle’s Immigration Practice was newly ranked in 2025. Chamber USA’s description of the practice mentions its valuable support across the spectrum of business immigration issues, noting particular experience in TN visa applications for Canadian employees, as well as H-1B, L-1 and permanent residency applications. Clients appreciate the firm’s awareness of companies’ core business and goals and its ability to meet the client’s needs.
Chambers USA said Phillips Lytle’s Labor and Employment Practice is “particularly noted for its handling of a broad range of traditional labor matters. The practice manages wage and hour collective and class actions, discrimination and harassment claims and employment contract disputes. The team routinely acts for clients in investigations and actions by federal and state Departments of Labor and in defense of whistleblower claims.” Clients appreciate the team’s ability to provide trusted advice and handle matters efficiently.
Chambers USA said Phillips Lytle’s Litigation: General Commercial Practice is a “standout litigation practice with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes. The firm fields an excellent bench of litigators with extensive experience at trial and appellate levels. The team’s expertise includes insurance coverage, construction, employment and contractual disputes. It is also noted for its strength in white-collar criminal litigation and government investigations.” Clients recognize that Phillips Lytle litigators are exceptional in dealing with other professionals and provide “thorough, well-researched” work.
The firm’s Real Estate Practice Team is recognized as an “esteemed practice with expertise across numerous areas of real estate, most notably in the acquisition and sale of commercial property. Further strengths of the firm lie in guiding clients through the land use approval process, with the firm handling environmental impact, zoning and historic preservation reviews across the state.” Clients recognize the team has “unparalleled and lengthy industry experience, customer commitment, zoning creativity and persistence.”
According to Chambers USA, Phillips Lytle’s Corporate/M&A Practice Team is a “distinguished practice with leading expertise in a diverse array of matters. The firm is well regarded for its longstanding proficiency in traditional M&A matters, joint venture agreements and complex restructurings, with notable experience in the healthcare, technology and financial services sectors.” Clients say Phillips Lytle attorneys “are very responsive, pragmatic, technically sound, employ common sense, and understand the bigger picture.”
Phillips Lytle’s Energy Team was described as having “a notable presence in the energy space. Able to guide clients through proceedings before the New York Public Service Commission. Particularly notable for its representation of renewable energy clients, regularly advising on permitting proceedings for renewable power projects as well as advocating on behalf of sector groups.” Clients state, “They are great at communicating and they know what is happening in the industry.”
Chambers USA recognized the following Phillips Lytle attorneys for exemplary work:
Chambers USA evaluates several categories when ranking firms, including:
Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit phillipslytle.com.
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