Phillip Sykes focuses his practice on commercial, professional liability, environmental, and product liability litigation. His practice has taken him coast to coast with court appearances from New York to California. In only the past 12 months, Sykes has successfully argued for a public company defeating a TRO filed in federal court in Chicago to stop that client’s 20 state, $7.5 billion transaction, arbitrated claims in Dallas related to a breach of contract securing a substantial award in a client’s favor and defeating all counterclaims, and successfully tried a separate breach of contract case in federal court in Mississippi securing a multi-million dollar jury verdict for his client. For many years, Phillip has been recognized by Chambers USA for his work in general litigation and The Best Lawyers in America® for 11 categories, including “Bet the Company” litigation. He is actively involved with the International Association of Defense Counsel and will serve as a faculty member during the organization’s 2023 Trial Academy at Stanford Law School. In addition to his trial experience, Sykes is an experienced mediator and arbitrator and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Phillip is an excellent communicator, both smart and tactical in how he approaches my matters."
"Phillip doesn't just get great results, he's also a really great person and easy to work with."
MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY
"Clients call because they have an issue that they cannot resolve without legal help. Having a client ask me to join the team and trusting me to help resolve that issue is one of the most satisfying parts of my job. I pride myself on being responsive and letting clients know they can count on me day or night. In charting the course of a matter, a critical part of strategic decision making comes from understanding the clients’ business goals and not focusing solely on their legal issues. Often during a matter, we discover new facts or business circumstances change such that we may need to pivot and change course midstream; therefore, knowing when and how to be flexible also is critical to effective representation. Finally, communication is key because no one likes surprises. For example, I provide frequent updates concerning matters that I am managing not just on the merits, but also on budget-related items, which clients appreciate and certainly deserve. "
– Phillip S. Sykes
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
Phillip Sykes focuses his practice on commercial, professional liability, environmental, and product liability litigation. His practice has taken him coast to coast with court appearances from New York to California. In only the past 12 months, Sykes has successfully argued for a public company defeating a TRO filed in federal court in Chicago to stop that client’s 20 state, $7.5 billion transaction, arbitrated claims in Dallas related to a breach of contract securing a substantial award in a client’s favor and defeating all counterclaims, and successfully tried a separate breach of contract case in federal court in Mississippi securing a multi-million dollar jury verdict for his client. For many years, Phillip has been recognized by Chambers USA for his work in general litigation and The Best Lawyers in America® for 11 categories, including “Bet the Company” litigation. He is actively involved with the International Association of Defense Counsel and will serve as a faculty member during the organization’s 2023 Trial Academy at Stanford Law School. In addition to his trial experience, Sykes is an experienced mediator and arbitrator and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
Phillip Sykes focuses his practice on commercial, professional liability, environmental, and product liability litigation. His practice has taken him coast to coast with court appearances from New York to California. In only the past 12 months, Sykes has successfully argued for a public company defeating a TRO filed in federal court in Chicago to stop that client’s 20 state, $7.5 billion transaction, arbitrated claims in Dallas related to a breach of contract securing a substantial award in a client’s favor and defeating all counterclaims, and successfully tried a separate breach of contract case in federal court in Mississippi securing a multi-million dollar jury verdict for his client. For many years, Phillip has been recognized by Chambers USA for his work in general litigation and The Best Lawyers in America® for 11 categories, including “Bet the Company” litigation. He is actively involved with the International Association of Defense Counsel and will serve as a faculty member during the organization’s 2023 Trial Academy at Stanford Law School. In addition to his trial experience, Sykes is an experienced mediator and arbitrator and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.