About
Provided by Phillips Lytle LLP
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
Phillips Lytle 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.
Work Highlights
- Phillips Lytle represented Vecino Group New York in an environmental review of, and litigation against, a mixed-use affordable housing development in the City of Ithaca.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phillips Lytle is extremely responsive, always gets back to me quickly and consistently delivers on schedule."
"The team is good at anticipating potential speed bumps along the way. They are able to give global perspective and advice, and the complex advice is given in language accessible for business people."
"Phillips Lytle is extremely responsive, always gets back to me quickly and consistently delivers on schedule."
"The team is good at anticipating potential speed bumps along the way. They are able to give global perspective and advice, and the complex advice is given in language accessible for business people."
Notable Practitioners
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 an excellent attorney. He is a very strategic thinker and also very skilled at working with people collaboratively to get things done." "He is extremely skillful and adept at all he does, but particularly when dealing with municipal governments at all levels."
John Pappano operates a respected commercial real estate practice that frequently sees him advise on matters including lending, acquisitions and dispositions and easements. He also advises on the zoning implications of developments.
