About Philip
Philip Kusnetz is an attorney based in New York with a career that spans private practice and courtroom admissions at the federal level. He holds a Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester. Those academic credentials laid the groundwork for a steady legal career in the state.
After law school, Kusnetz spent years working as an associate at various law offices beginning around 2000. That period exposed him to the daily demands of legal practice and allowed him to handle a range of matters under the supervision of more experienced lawyers. The early years of practice are often where attorneys sharpen practical skills, and Kusnetz used that time to build a foundation for his later work.
In 2010 he established his own firm, Philip A. Kusnetz, P.C. Running a small firm changed the work. He shifted from the role of associate to owner and principal attorney. That move put him in charge of case management, client intake, and the business side of a law office. It also meant he carried direct responsibility for the matters his firm accepted and for guiding clients through the legal process.
Kusnetz is admitted to practice in New York and is admitted to appear before both the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Those federal admissions permit him to bring cases in two of the state’s principal federal forums. He has maintained these admissions alongside his state credentials in order to pursue matters in both venues when appropriate.
Colleagues and clients have described his approach as straightforward. He handles the work his office accepts and prepares matters for court when required. His background includes years of handling issues across the typical spectrum a small firm encounters, though the specifics of his caseload evolve over time as client needs change.
Philip Kusnetz continues to practice at Philip A. Kusnetz, P.C., and his office accepts and manages matters in New York state and federal courts. He currently focuses his practice on representing clients in matters filed and defended in those courts.
