Law Offices of Philip A. Byler

Law Offices of Philip A. Byler is a highly respected litigation firm with over 40 years of experience handling complex legal disputes in federal and state courts. The firm focuses on Title IX law, defamation, First Amendment cases, and church property litigation, providing strategic advocacy and dedicated legal representation. With a deep understanding of constitutional law and civil litigation, the firm is committed to achieving justice in high-stakes cases.

Law Offices of Philip A. Byler is led by Philip A. Byler, an accomplished attorney recognized as a Thomson Reuters New York Metro Super Lawyer from 2012 to 2024. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Philip began his career clerking for Judge John W. Peck of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit before practicing litigation at Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Since founding his firm in 1990, he has built a reputation for delivering strong appellate and trial advocacy across a range of legal disciplines.

The Law Offices of Philip A. Byler has a proven record of winning high‑impact, precedent‑setting cases. In Immuno A.G. v. Dr. Jan Moor‑Jankowski, Philip A. Byler secured a major First Amendment victory before the New York Court of Appeals. In Doe v. Columbia, he obtained a pivotal Second Circuit ruling that helped shape Title IX law nationwide. His success in Doe v. Purdue led the Seventh Circuit to reinstate a Title IX discrimination lawsuit. His broader litigation experience includes defamation, complex commercial disputes, and constitutional challenges.

Law Offices of Philip A. Byler represents clients in university disciplinary proceedings, protecting due process rights in Title IX cases. The firm also provides aggressive representation in First Amendment litigation, defamation claims, and church property disputes. Active in the legal community, the firm maintains affiliations with the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and Republican National Lawyers Association. With a legacy of courtroom success and unwavering commitment to advocacy, the Law Offices of Philip A. Byler continues to be a powerful force in trial and appellate litigation.