Phillip is a senior associate in the private client and tax team.
His practice is focused on domestic and international tax controversy and compliance matters. He has represented clients before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. district court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and various state courts. He has represented clients from audit through trial and at the appellate level.His experience includes examinations, collection matters, Appeals hearings (including collection due process hearings), innocent spouse relief, whistleblower claims, advising clients on international and domestic filing requirements, advising clients on compliance options, and oral argument before the Tax Court and Court of Appeals.
Phillip received the New York County Lawyers' Association Pro Bono Award in 2022. He was also recognized as a John S. Nolan Fellow by the American Bar Association in 2019-2020. He has spoken on various tax topics and at various forums, including the American Bar Association, New York County Lawyers' Association, IRS Nationwide Virtual Tax Forum, CPA Academy, and NYU Tax Controversy Forum. He has also published several tax-related articles, which have been published by Tax Notes, Bloomberg BNA, Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure, EA Journal, and The Practical Lawyer. In addition to his publications and speaking engagements, he is heavily involved with the American Bar Association, where he is the Chair of the Tax Collections Bankruptcy and Workouts Committee.