Philip J. Kessler

Philip J. Kessler is a partner with the law firm of Kessler & Green LLP in New York City. Ranked as among the preeminent trial lawyers in the country, Mr. Kessler has more than 48 years of total legal experience. He provides exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout and far beyond the New York City area who have legal needs involving any of the following:

· Business litigation

· Intellectual property litigation

· Antitrust litigation

. Appeals

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Kessler has achieved remarkable success advocating on behalf of his clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before arbitral tribunals. Whether inside or outside of the courtroom, he maintains an unwavering focus on protecting his clients' rights and interests while helping them achieve the favorable outcomes they seek as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

Honored for his impeccable professionalism, outstanding legal abilities and success, Mr. Kessler has earned designation from Chambers USA as among America's Leading Lawyers for Business over many years. He has also received a Top 100 ranking from America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators as well as consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America*. He has also earned listings in Who's Who Legal, Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in the World.

Mr. Kessler is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, where he has served on the organization's Executive Committee and Board of Regents. In addition, he is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and was a long time Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of the American Bar Foundation and many other local, state, national and international legal organizations.

After graduating with distinction from the University of Michigan, Mr. Kessler attended the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor. He is licensed to practice in Michigan and New York, and he is admitted to practice before various federal trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

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