Skip to Main Content
  • About Us
  • People
  • Capabilities
  • News & Insights
  • Events
  1. People
  2. Philip H. Bartels

Philip H. Bartels

Of Counsel

Philip Bartels is "Of Counsel" to Shipman. He is a long-time member of the Litigation Practice Group, and has handled matrimonial law, charitable organizations and general litigation matters. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. He is also a member of the Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations.

Philip has served on the Board of Governors at the University of New Haven for many years, and has been its Vice Chair and Board Chair. He has also served as the Vice Chairman of the Cornell University Council.

Credentials

Education

  • Cornell University, B.A., 1971, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
  • University of Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1974

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 1974
  • New York, 1980

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of CT, 1974
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1975
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1975
  • U.S. District Court, District of VT, 1976
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NY, 1976
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of NY, 1976
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1977
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of NY, 1980
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of NY, 1980
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2007

Distinctions

  • BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Professional Affiliations

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • University of New Haven: Chair (2012-2018), Board of Governors; Vice Chair (2006-2012), Board of Governors; Member, Board of Governors (2001-present); Chair, Human Resources Committee; Member, Audit Committee
  • Cornell University Council: Vice Chairman (2003-2005); Member (2000-2005)
  • Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology: Member, Administrative Board (2004-present)
  • Paleontological Research Institution: Board of Trustees (2004-2016) and Emeritus (2016-present); Second Vice President and Chairman, Human Resources Committee and Committee on Trustees (2006-2010)
  • Audubon Connecticut: Member, Administrative Board (1998-2005)
  • Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission: Chairman (1992-2000); Member (1984-2000)
Philip H. Bartels Bio Photo

203.869.5600

Stamford

203.324.8100

pbartels@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Litigation

Keep in Touch

Stay current with our latest insights

Manage Subscriptions
  • Lawyers
  • Capabilities
  • Events
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Pro Bono and Community
  • Blogs and Resource Centers
  • Insights
  • Podcasts
  • Dobbs Decision Resource Center
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility Statement

© Shipman & Goodwin LLP 2025. All Rights Reserved