Atty. Eric A. Schecter

Atty. Eric A. Schecter

Eric A. Schecter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (332) 252-0385

Profile Summary

About Eric A. Schecter at a glance

Eric A. Schecter is a Tax Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at George Washington University Law (J.D., 2005) and Brandeis University (B.A., 2001). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric A. Schecter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Eric practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Eric A. Schecter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Schecter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Eric A. Schecter is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

Eric A. Schecter is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric A. Schecter

Where is Eric A. Schecter's law office located?
Eric A. Schecter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric A. Schecter handle?
Eric A. Schecter focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Eric A. Schecter practiced law?
Eric A. Schecter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Eric A. Schecter go to law school?
Eric A. Schecter earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Eric A. Schecter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law
- 2005
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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