FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2015

Contact:
Tracey L. Mancini
Marketing Communications Manager
(716) 847-8340
tmancini@phillipslytle.com

PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP ATTORNEY JOSEPH B. SCHMIT ELECTED TO FIRM’S PARTNERSHIP 

New York, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP, a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence, has elected attorney Joseph B. Schmit to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2015. He resides in the firm’s New York office.

The firm extended the offer of partnership to six attorneys, from four of its offices, as a reflection of their hard work, dedication, firm citizenship and many accomplishments.

Mr. Schmit concentrates his practice in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including securities, business torts, and contract disputes. Mr. Schmit also has experience with government and internal investigations.

He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law and a B.A. in History from Hobart College.

Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional 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 www.phillipslytle.com.

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