Atty. Edward C. Wallace

Atty. Edward C. Wallace

Edward C. Wallace serves as Co-Chairman of the firm's New York office.

New York New York 49 J. Erfahrung 49 year
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About Edward C. Wallace at a glance

Edward C. Wallace is a Shareholder; New York Co-Chairman based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Columbia College, Columbia University in the City of New York (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward C. Wallace serves as Co-Chairman of the firm's New York office
  • Ed has experience in law, business, and government
  • He serves as a trusted advisor to companies doing business with government-usually local government where real estate is part of the transaction
  • He serves as outside counsel to JCDecaux North America
  • He has advised Fetner Properties, Extell/Carlyle, Silverstein/El Ad, Columbia University, NYU and Fordham on major real estate development projects
  • He has negotiated long term municipal contracts for major government service providers including JCDecaux and Hornblower
  • Prior to entering the private sector as a Vice President at Boston Properties, he served as City Council Member-at-Large (Manhattan) and then Chief of Staff to the New York City Council President
  • Ed began his career at the Legal Aids Society, first in the Criminal Appeals Division and then in the Chelsea neighborhood office of the Legal Aid Civil Division
  • Ed chairs the French American Foundation USA
  • He serves as vice president and pro bono general counsel to the Citizens Budget Commission and he is an emertitus member of the board and previously the chair
  • He served as counsel to NYC 2012, the City’s Olympic bid
  • Ed has been listed in multiple editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
  • He is consistently included on City and State’s'New York City Power 100' list and was named a 2020 Lifetime Achievement honoree
  • He drove a NYC Taxi during college
  • Concentrations •General corporate adviser to international companies •Counseling and advocating on behalf of many of New York City’s leading developers, corporations and non-profit organizations •Negotiating and structuring economic incentive packages for corporations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, City & State •Trailblazers in Law, 2026 •50 Over 50 Alumni, 2025 •Responsible Alumni 100, 2024 •New York Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020 •New York City Power 100, 2014-2026 •New York Law Power 100, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 •New York Real Estate Power 100, 2020-2023 •New York Law Power 50, 2019 •New York Real Estate Power 50, 2019 •Manhattan Power 50, 2018 and 2020 •Manhattan Power 100, 2019, 2021-2025 •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2006-2023 •Listed, PoliticsNY, 'Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying,' 2024 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2006-2025 •Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2017 •Recipient, Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award, 28th Annual American Celtic Ball, 2016 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011, 2012, 2022, and 2023 •Listed, AVENUE magazine 'Legal Elite,' Real Estate Law, April 2011 •Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Practice Areas Explained

Edward C. Wallace's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward C. Wallace handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Edward C. Wallace is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward C. Wallace

Where is Edward C. Wallace's law office located?
Edward C. Wallace's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward C. Wallace handle?
Edward C. Wallace focuses on business, real estate, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward C. Wallace practiced law?
Edward C. Wallace has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Edward C. Wallace go to law school?
Edward C. Wallace earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Edward C. Wallace for a consultation?
You can contact Edward C. Wallace directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward C. Wallace received?
Edward C. Wallace's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1976
A.B.
Columbia College, Columbia University in the City of New York
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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