Atty. Eric Alan Tepper
Eric Alan Tepper is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, premarital agreements. Eric received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Schenectady, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About Eric Alan Tepper at a Glance
Eric Alan Tepper is a Partner based in Schenectady, New York, practicing at Gordon, Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1986). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1982) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Schenectady, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Alan Tepper
- Eric Alan Tepper is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, premarital agreements
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Eric practices at Gordon, Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP in Schenectady, NY
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Eric Alan Tepper's Areas of Legal Practice
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Family Law in Schenectady
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Schenectady
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 Schenectady 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.
Schenectady Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Schenectady Choose Eric Alan Tepper
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 Alan Tepper's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Alan Tepper brings 44+ 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 Massachusetts, New York, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, Eric Alan Tepper can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Eric Alan Tepper's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Schenectady
A Schenectady-based practice means Eric Alan Tepper 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 Eric Alan Tepper Handles in Schenectady
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