Atty. Andrew B. Eckstein
Andrew B. Eckstein has over 30 years of experience in handling complex debtor and creditor matters in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings.
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Andrew B. Eckstein is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Moritt Hock & Hamroff. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1985) and Albany Law School of Union University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andrew B. Eckstein has over 30 years of experience in handling complex debtor and creditor matters in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings
- He represents debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, lenders, landlords, contract counterparties, equity-security holders and asset purchasers in matters involving: real estate developers, industrial companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, professional service firms, investment funds, media and telecommunications enterprises and transportation-related businesses
- In addition to his practice, Mr. Eckstein is a certified mediator on the panel of mediators for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Eckstein was for many years a partner in the Finance, Bankruptcy and Restructuring group at Blank Rome LLP’s New York office
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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