Rafael Valdez

Phillips Lytle LLP

We are a premier regional law firm that provides the highest level of client service. It is practiced by each of our attorneys every day. Our firm goes above and beyond to meet our clients' business goals. It's known as The Phillips Lytle Way. Our firm dedicates itself to help, understands client goals, knows client industries and adds value – always. Our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. We take pride in being a multifaceted law firm — strong in a wide range of practice areas and nimble enough to meet and exceed all of our clients' expectations. We represent our clients in practices including, but not limited to: Corporate and Securities, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Startups, Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Health Care, Life Sciences & Health Effects, Cannabis, U.S.-Canada Business, Family Wealth Planning, Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Public Finance, Data Security & Privacy, Food & Beverage, Litigation (including Commercial, Product Liability & Mass Torts, Personal Injury Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense & Government Investigations), Government Operations, International, Class Action, Appellate, Labor & Employment, Immigration, Insurance Coverage, Manufacturing, Education, Not-For-Profit, Real Estate, Project Development, Telecommunications, Energy and Environment. We have offices across New York State in Buffalo, Rochester, Chautauqua, Albany, New York City and Garden City, as well as in Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL and the Waterloo Region of Canada. We are routinely recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers.