Atty. Eric Fishman
Eric Fishman is a lawyer practicing commercial, computer fraud, internet and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1988, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Eric Fishman at a Glance
Eric Fishman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, consumer, and internet. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1984), Connecticut (1993), New York (1994), and Pennsylvania (2002). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Yale University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Fishman
- Eric Fishman is a lawyer practicing commercial, computer fraud, internet and 2 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1988, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Eric practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY
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Eric Fishman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Fishman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection in New York
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Internet & Cyber Law in New York
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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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 Eric Fishman
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 Fishman's practice in the field of business, litigation, consumer, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Fishman brings 42+ 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 District of Columbia, Connecticut, and New York, Eric Fishman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and consumer, Eric Fishman 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 Eric Fishman 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 Fishman Handles in New York
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