Philip S. Mazzotti is a Managing Attorney at Harding Mazzotti, LLP. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Michigan, and before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Phil joined Harding Mazzotti, LLP in 2015 as a litigation attorney and has since developed a distinguished trial and settlement record in complex civil litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in a wide range of venues, including the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, New York’s Court of Claims, and multiple counties across New York State Supreme Courts. Among his most notable trial accomplishments is the record‑setting reported verdict of $4.86 million in a wrongful death motor vehicle collision case in the Supreme Court of New York, Washington County.
In addition to his trial successes, Phil has secured numerous high‑value settlements on behalf of injured individuals and families, including:
- $5.6 million – motorcycle collision
- $5.0 million – Labor Law fall‑from‑height case
- $3.8 million – roadway design defect case
- $3.0 million – wrongful death motor vehicle collision
- $3.0 million – medical malpractice matter
- $2.25 million – Labor Law fall‑from‑height case
- $2.0 million – motor vehicle collision
- $1.95 million – motorcycle collision
- $1.5 million – trip‑and‑fall premises liability claim
- $1.5 million – motor vehicle collision
- $1.375 million – Labor Law case
- $1.25 million – premises liability involving elevator malfunction
- $1.25 million – motorcycle collision
- $1.0 million – premises liability involving falling object
Phil earned his undergraduate degrees from Syracuse University in 2011, graduating with bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship for Emerging Enterprises. A lifelong and passionate Syracuse Orange fan, Phil takes great pride in both his personal connection to the university and Harding Mazzotti’s partnership with Syracuse Athletics, noting, “It is truly a dream come true to be an Official Partner of Syracuse Athletics.”
Following his undergraduate studies, Phil obtained his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.
Throughout his legal career, Phil has been consistently recognized for excellence in civil litigation. He has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Litigation Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers and named among America’s Top 50 Lawyers.
In 2022, Phil was promoted to Supervising Attorney, and in 2026, he was elevated to Managing Attorney of Harding Mazzotti, LLP. In this leadership role, Phil oversees the firm’s strategic growth and operational advancement. His responsibilities include directing the firm’s information technology strategy, case management systems, data governance, cybersecurity initiatives, artificial intelligence integration, and technical operations. He also continues to provide leadership and support to the firm’s accounting and employment law departments.
Outside the practice of law, Phil dedicates his time to his wife and their four children. A highly active family, they can often be found at athletic fields, ski mountains, gyms, and golf courses. Phil particularly enjoys watching his wife coach their children in the sports she once excelled in—most notably lacrosse, where she is a Hall of Fame inductee at the State University of New York at Albany. Phil is also committed to community service and serves on the Board of Directors for Saratoga Friends of Recreation, where he actively volunteers his time.
