From serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps to raising his own family, dedication and loyalty have always been Phill’s guiding principles. Phill approaches every matter with a clear objective: To deliver results through disciplined preparation, strategic thinking, and unwavering advocacy. He views his clients as partners and friends, taking the time to understand what matters most to them and developing tailored strategies to achieve those goals, whether through early resolution, dispositive motion practice, or trial.

Phill represents a broad range of clients in complex civil litigation and trial practice, including not-for-profit environmental organizations, construction companies, insurance carriers, and businesses facing high-exposure litigation. His practice spans complex civil litigation, with particular strength in trial and appellate advocacy, insurance defense, and technically sophisticated cases involving engineering, environmental, and scientific issues. Phill’s trial and appellate experience began early in his career, co-chairing his first trial only two years into his practice and arguing at the New York Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Appellate Divisions across the state.

Phill also maintains a deep focus on not-for-profit work, especially land conservation representing land trusts and nature conservancies in protecting natural resources. Whether defending multimillion-dollar claims, handling class actions, or advancing conservation goals, his work is grounded in a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.