Philip R. Schatz

With over 35 years of experience, Philip R. Schatz at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP in New York City, New York, is a stalwart champion for his clients’ goals, fighting tooth and nail to get them the respite they deserve. He is well-equipped to handle complex business and corporate legal matters, ranging from general litigation to intellectual property law and appellate law as well. A student of practical exposure, the knowledge he has gained throughout his illustrious career informs him of all the decisions he makes for his clients’ benefit.Mr. Schatz completed his undergraduate studies in 1983, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Minnesota – where he served as the president of the University of Minnesota Rugby Football Club. He then went on to enroll at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served on the Virginia Law Review. He received his Juris Doctor in 1986, and a year later, he obtained his license to practice in New York. Moreover, he is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Schatz understands the many intricate nuances that go into creating strong pillars for businesses to stand on and thrive in their respective industries. For his decades-long contributions to the legal field, he is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.Within the legal community, Mr. Schatz holds memberships in myriad prominent legal organizations, including the New York State Bar Association (Commercial Litigation Section), the American Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association (Litigation Committee and Judiciary Committee, and chair of Anatomy of a Trial). Furthermore, he is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the New York Criminal Bar Association, The American Society of Legal Writers and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (faculty designation).*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.