Philip A. Kantor

Philip A. Kantor is a veteran attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with extensive experience in intellectual property, tax law, bankruptcy, and complex litigation. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards in the legal industry.

Philip earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University in 1973. After completing law school, he began his legal career in New York, where he worked in both private practice and corporate counsel roles, including a position at American Express Company. His early professional background also includes work in advertising at J. Walter Thompson, then the world’s largest advertising agency.

Throughout his career, Philip has served a diverse roster of high-profile clients, from Fortune 500 companies to world-famous artists, athletes, and entertainers. He has represented brands and talent such as J. Walter Thompson, Burger King, Holmes Protection, B.B. King, Louis Malle, Sean Cunningham, and Willie Shoemaker. With proven experience across advertising, food service, entertainment, and sports, Philip’s versatility and legal insight make him a trusted advisor to clients in today’s most competitive industries.

In addition to his intellectual property work, Philip has significant experience in tax law and financial litigation. He has handled complex proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service and local tax authorities. His litigation portfolio includes leading roles in two of the largest tax cases in U.S. history—The Securities Groups and Arbitrage Management cases—highlighting his capacity to manage high-stakes matters.

Now practicing in Las Vegas, Philip A. Kantor continues to deliver sophisticated legal counsel to businesses and individuals. His approach combines deep industry knowledge with a strategic mindset shaped by decades of high-level legal experience. Clients seeking trustworthy and effective representation in matters of IP, tax law, and complex litigation consistently turn to Philip for guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Offices of Philip A. Kantor, P.C.

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• New York University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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