Atty. Eric Lawson
Eric Lawson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. Eric, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Eric Lawson at a Glance
Eric Lawson is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison Foerster. Educated at New York University (—, 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Lawson
- Eric Lawson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
- Eric, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Lawson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Lawson 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.
Eric Lawson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Eric Lawson is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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 Lawson
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 Lawson's practice in the field of business, litigation, and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and adr, Eric Lawson 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 Lawson 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 Lawson Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Lawson has experience with under New York 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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