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Philip Spellane
D: (585) 419-8638  
pspellane@harrisbeach.com

Philip G. Spellane

  Member

(585) 419-8638
  pspellane@harrisbeach.com
“Untangling the knot that underlies every litigation offers opportunities to solve business disputes with common sense, practicality and economic efficiency.”
  • E.V. Manufacturer Cruises to Victory on Appeal with Specific, Robust Disclosures
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Representative Matters
Professional and Civic
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Location
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Phil focuses his practice on civil litigation, including commercial litigation, eminent domain proceedings, valuation proceedings, real property tax assessment and professional malpractice defense. He has represented United Technologies, which named Harris Beach among the Go-To Law Firms® in contracts litigation as published in Corporate Counsel magazine.

Representative Matters

  • Ongoing representation of Diocese of Rochester, New York, with respect to claims involving the Child Victims Act and related issues.
  • Dawley et al. v. Lago Resort & Casino (New York State trial courts and Appellate Division.) Represented casino developer in multiple litigations commenced by competitors and opponents challenging favorable administrative determinations regarding licensure, zoning and land use.
  • Bersin Properties v. County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (New York State Supreme Court and Appellate Division, Fourth Department.) Represented IDA in obtaining judgment resulting from breach of financing obligations.
  • NOCO v. Rochester Gas & Electric and USEP (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County.) Represented energy service company (ESCO) seeking reimbursement of capacity charges owed by competitor.
  • Empire State Development Corporation/Niagara Falls Eminent Domain Litigation (New York State Supreme Court, Niagara County.) Represented New York State agency in eminent domain acquisitions and valuation proceedings.
  • Waste Management of NY v. Heberle Disposal (New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County.) Represented waste hauling company in opposing claim by acquired company seeking supplemental consideration per acquisition agreement.
  • Synergy v. Wyoming Central School District et al. (New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division.) Represented  school district opposing claim by owner of agricultural biogas digester seeking real property tax exemptions.
  • Apace Communications, Ltd. V. Cephas Capital Partners LLP, et al. (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York.) Obtained dismissal of complaint by investor alleging that defendant, a secured creditor of a failed internet services company, misrepresented the company’s financial status to induce investment.
  • United Technologies (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York.) Obtained consent order and injunction against use of proprietary technology and information by former employee.

Professional and Civic

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester, Board of Directors and volunteer
  • New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Commercial Litigation and Business Law Sections
  • Rochester Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), founding member and past president

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Securities, 2018 and 2021
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Chambers USA, Band 2, Upstate New York – Litigation: General Commercial, since 2019
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, 2013 and 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2016
  • Best Lawyers, since 2007
  • Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, since 2007

Legal Practices

Business and Commercial Litigation

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies
Photonics

Admissions

New York

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

U.S. Supreme Court

St. John's University School of Law

JD 
1981

Hamilton College

BA 
1977

Location

Rochester, NY Office
Insights
December 19, 2022

E.V. Manufacturer Cruises to Victory on Appeal with Specific, Robust Disclosures

NYs Appellate Division recently affirmed dismissal, with prejudice, of a securities class action lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle.
News
October 15, 2021

72 Attorneys from Harris Beach Recognized in 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers

Partners, senior counsel and associates from Harris Beach PLLC offices across New York have been named to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers,
August 20, 2020

81 Harris Beach Lawyers Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers List; 10 Named Lawyers of the Year

Attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC are named as Best Lawyers, Lawyers of the Year and “Ones to Watch” in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
August 15, 2018

63 Harris Beach Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

A total of 63 attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC have made the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest guide of its kind in th
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June 1, 2017

Speaker: Eminent Domain and Land Valuation (webinar, The Knowledge Group)

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 December 19, 2022
E.V. Manufacturer Cruises to Victory on Appeal with Specific, Robust Disclosures
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Philip G. Spellane

pspellane@harrisbeach.com
D: (585) 419-8638
Rochester, NY Office
Philip Spellane
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/spellane-philip-g/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team
Photonics Industry Team

■ Profile

Phil focuses his practice on civil litigation, including commercial litigation, eminent domain proceedings, valuation proceedings, real property tax assessment and professional malpractice defense. He has represented United Technologies, which named Harris Beach among the Go-To Law Firms® in contracts litigation as published in Corporate Counsel magazine.

■ Representative Matters

  • Ongoing representation of Diocese of Rochester, New York, with respect to claims involving the Child Victims Act and related issues.
  • Dawley et al. v. Lago Resort & Casino (New York State trial courts and Appellate Division.) Represented casino developer in multiple litigations commenced by competitors and opponents challenging favorable administrative determinations regarding licensure, zoning and land use.
  • Bersin Properties v. County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (New York State Supreme Court and Appellate Division, Fourth Department.) Represented IDA in obtaining judgment resulting from breach of financing obligations.
  • NOCO v. Rochester Gas & Electric and USEP (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County.) Represented energy service company (ESCO) seeking reimbursement of capacity charges owed by competitor.
  • Empire State Development Corporation/Niagara Falls Eminent Domain Litigation (New York State Supreme Court, Niagara County.) Represented New York State agency in eminent domain acquisitions and valuation proceedings.
  • Waste Management of NY v. Heberle Disposal (New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County.) Represented waste hauling company in opposing claim by acquired company seeking supplemental consideration per acquisition agreement.
  • Synergy v. Wyoming Central School District et al. (New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division.) Represented  school district opposing claim by owner of agricultural biogas digester seeking real property tax exemptions.
  • Apace Communications, Ltd. V. Cephas Capital Partners LLP, et al. (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York.) Obtained dismissal of complaint by investor alleging that defendant, a secured creditor of a failed internet services company, misrepresented the company’s financial status to induce investment.
  • United Technologies (U.S. District Court, Western District of New York.) Obtained consent order and injunction against use of proprietary technology and information by former employee.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester, Board of Directors and volunteer
  • New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Commercial Litigation and Business Law Sections
  • Rochester Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), founding member and past president

■ Admissions

  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Securities, 2018 and 2021
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Chambers USA, Band 2, Upstate New York – Litigation: General Commercial, since 2019
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, 2013 and 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2016
  • Best Lawyers, since 2007
  • Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, since 2007

■ Education

St. John’s University School of Law
 ,JD
 ,1981
Hamilton College
 ,BA
 ,1977

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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