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Phillips Lytle LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate

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Phillips Lytle LLP

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Phillips Lytle is a well recognized leader in real estate law. Our Real Estate attorneys possess a sound knowledge of real estate laws and have the responsiveness, expertise and experience to move projects to successful completion quickly and cost-effectively, while still maintaining uncompromising standards in the protection of our clients. Our clients include private developers, institutional lenders, large corporations, REITS, public utilities, industrial development agencies, municipalities and individuals in connection with large and small commercial, industrial, retail and residential projects. Speed-to-market remains a core value of the team. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - New York: Upstate

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Phillips Lytle LLP has 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. The team has an abundance of specialists in condominium developments. Its diverse client roster includes private developers, institutional lenders, REITs, public utilities and municipalities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Phillips Lytle represented Erie County with respect to the construction of a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills, a National Football League team.

Strengths

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  • They have experience with and knowledge of local and state public entities and approval processes.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • They are very responsive, always ahead of the game and deliver early enough to refine the work product.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • The breadth and depth are one of the key strengths of the firm. I have dealt with a number of top-notch attorneys who have handled an array of business matters for me.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • It is impressive how nimble and responsive they are. When we need something, we generally receive a response the same day.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • The law firm has deep knowledge of and experience with local regulators, suppliers and other firms.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam S Walters
    Adam S Walters

    Adam S Walters

    Adam Walters is renowned for his representation of developers in the zoning, land use and environmental aspects of major projects. He has an impressive track record in zoning-related disputes.

    • Adam is pretty unflappable and always ahead of the game.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • I have relied heavily on Adam over the years and I attribute a significant part of my success to his counsel.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Adam Walters brings a wealth of real estate experience and communicates in a clear manner to help us understand matters in their entirety so we can make the best decision for our organization.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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New York: Upstate

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