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Atty. Eric J. Brenner

Atty. Eric J. Brenner

Eric Brenner is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Project Finance and Public Finance group, serving a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on taxable and tax-exempt public finance transactions. My focus I strive to serve my clients with efficient and forward looking strategies in all facets of public finance and project finance with a constant focus on overarching client objectives and needs.

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About Eric J. Brenner at a glance

Eric J. Brenner is an attorney based in Albany, New York, practforg at Nixon Peabody LLP. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Eric Brenner is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Project Finance and Public Finance group, serving a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on taxable and tax-exempt public finance transactions
  • My focus I strive to serve my clients with efficient and forward looking strategies in all facets of public finance and project finance with a constant focus on overarching client objectives and needs
  • I represent a wide variety of clients on complex financings
  • This includes due diligence reviews for compliance with state, local, and federal laws, and researching, drafting, and reviewing documents to assist clients with successfully closing a transaction
  • I also represent industrial development agencies, completing due diligence reviews and drafting transaction documents to assist with various economic development projects, which include sales tax abatements, mortgage recording tax exemptions, and payment-in-lieu of tax agreements
  • My experience also includes representing financial institutions in bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, receivables financings, construction loans, and the issuance of letters of credit
  • I have been actively involved in a broad range of financings, including projects financed for nonprofit entities such as colleges and hospitals
  • Looking ahead I will continue to actively monitor and analyze the changing landscape that clients face in complex financing transactions, including the additional challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Looking ahead, I am focused on maximizing client goals by capturing opportunities through effective and efficient strategies

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Albany 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 substantiand 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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Eric J. Brenner's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Eric J. Brenner earned their education at (J.D., 2017).
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What awards or recognition has Eric J. Brenner receiandd?
Eric J. Brenner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 2017

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026

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