Philip A. Sanchez, Esq. became a Member of the firm in 2012, bringing with him over a decade of legal experience in both the public and private sectors.
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Philip began his career as the Director of the Community Outreach Division at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, where he worked from 1999-2001. From 2001 until 2012, Philip was a partner at the eminent domain law firm of Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon.
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Since joining the firm in 2012, Philip Sanchez has used his many years of experience in eminent domain and real estate matters to provide aggressive legal representation to his clients.  Philip litigates in various New York State Courts, with a focus on representing clients in all stages of eminent domain proceedings.

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“It is important that every size business, both large and small, understands that they can have a successful outcome from eminent domain proceedings. They do not have to lose their business; and in fact, it can be an opportunity for a fresh start."

​Philip has extensive experience in all aspects of eminent domain law. Over the years, Philip has successfully settled and litigated many cases on behalf of his clients in the New York State Courts at both the trial and appellate levels.*
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*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
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Bar Admissions: New York State, 1999; Massachusetts, 1998; Connecticut, 1998.

Education:
Touro Law Center, J.D., 1997
Fordham University, B.A. Economics, 1991.

Professional Associations & Memberships:

• New York City Bar Association (Member: Condemnation and Tax Certiorari Committee);
• New York County Lawyers Association (Member: Condemnation Committee);
• Chairman of the Condemnation Sub-Committee at the New York County Lawyers Bar Association;.
• American Bar Association (Real Estate Committee);
• New York State Bar Association
  
  

Awards/Designations:

• Super Lawyers (2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021): New York Metro Area, Top 5% of Lawyers in State.