Atty. Bart Eagle
Bart Eagle is an experienced trial lawyer who has been in private practice for over 25 years representing clients in commercial litigation disputes across a wide range of issues and industries. He represents a diverse mix of small and mid-size businesses, entrepreneurs, business owners, and other individuals in federal and state courts, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Bart Eagle at a Glance
Bart Eagle is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bart Eagle
- Bart Eagle is an experienced trial lawyer who has been in private practice for over 25 years representing clients in commercial litigation disputes across a wide range of issues and industries
- He represents a diverse mix of small and mid-size businesses, entrepreneurs, business owners, and other individuals in federal and state courts, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings
- Bart has taught courses in trial advocacy to junior attorneys and is regularly called upon to judge law school moot court and mock trial competitions
- Clients value Bart’s strategic, meticulous, and tenacious approach to achieving an outcome that best fits their circumstances
- His emphasis on practical solutions reflects his training in the Queens District Attorney’s Office where he obtained convictions in a number of high profile cases involving murder, armed and violent felonies, and economic crimes
- In addition to his commercial litigation, some clients retain Bart on an ongoing basis as outsourced “in-house counsel” for all of their legal needs
- Bart also serves as a mediator and is listed on the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Mediators as well as the roster of neutrals for the New York State Supreme Court, New York County Commercial Division
Practice Areas Explained
Bart Eagle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bart Eagle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Bart Eagle
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bart Eagle's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bart Eagle brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Bart Eagle can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and litigation, Bart Eagle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bart Eagle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bart Eagle Handles in New York
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