Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Bethesda, MD · 56+ Years Experience
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About Eric A. Eisen at a Glance
Eric A. Eisen is a Managing Partner based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Eisen & Shapiro. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1970), District of Columbia (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and Maryland U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. (1988). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association (Former Chair of Business Section, Member Legal Ethics Committee, Bar Leader) Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and Energy Bar Association (Member, Antitrust Committee) District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Eisen
- Mr. Eric A. Eisen is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Eric received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Eric practices at Eisen & Shapiro in Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas Explained
Eric A. Eisen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Eisen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bethesda.
Business & Corporate Law in Bethesda
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in Bethesda
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Civil Litigation in Bethesda
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric A. Eisen is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Government & Administrative Law in Bethesda
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Bethesda
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bethesda
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bethesda Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bethesda-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 Bethesda Choose Eric A. Eisen
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 Eric A. Eisen's practice in the field of business, securities, litigation, government, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric A. Eisen brings 56+ 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 Alaska, District of Columbia, and U.S. Supreme Court, Eric A. Eisen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and litigation, Eric A. Eisen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bethesda
A Bethesda-based practice means Eric A. Eisen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric A. Eisen Handles in Bethesda
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric A. Eisen has experience with under Maryland law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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