Philip D. Anker
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Biography
Overview
- The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1982
- University of Pennsylvania, BA
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- United States Court of Appeals
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1982
- University of Pennsylvania, BA
- United States Court of Appeals
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, New York City (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
Awards:
- Named a "Top Bankruptcy Lawyer" by The Deal's 2007 list of top bankruptcy law firms and lawyers
- Chosen by peers and through independent research as a "New York Super Lawyer" from 2006 through 2013
- Ranked in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice
- Recognized for his leading bankruptcy litigation practice in the 2010-2013 editions of Benchmark Litigation
News & Media
Publications
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