Alex Banzhaf

Alex Banzhaf is a partner at Tuttle Yick LLP, where he helps lead the firm’s commercial litigation practice. Since his first day of admission to the bar, Alex has been immersed in high-stakes, multi-million-dollar litigation, building a reputation for effective courtroom advocacy and strategic thinking. His litigation portfolio spans plaintiff and defense work in complex disputes involving real estate, M&A, partnerships, fraud, RICO claims, class actions, insurance coverage, antitrust, employment discrimination, and executive compensation.

Alex represents clients in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey and American and Bermudan arbitration forums. His notable successes include obtaining summary judgment in a high-profile partnership dispute, dismissing a $20 million liquidated damages claim, and achieving favorable outcomes in employment litigation and insurance defense matters. He has also played a key role in extracting advantageous settlements in M&A fraud cases involving claims exceeding $100 million.

In addition to litigation, Alex is a trusted advisor on insurance coverage matters, offering guidance to insurers and policyholders. His deep understanding of coverage strategy, policy language, and claims practice allows him to deliver results that mitigate exposure and reduce client risk. His practical, business-minded approach helps clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks—especially in the insurance and cannabis industries.

Alex also leads Tuttle Yick’s New Jersey practice and brings extensive trial and appellate experience across every county and federal jurisdiction in the state. He is a Barrister in the New Jersey chapter of the Lifland Inn of Court, underscoring his commitment to developing legal professionalism.

Alex Banzhaf has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2020–2024) and named to Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Labor & Employment Law (2021–2025). Alex earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he served on Law Review, and holds a B.A. from Duke University. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Tuttle Yick LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Chicago Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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