Atty. Eric Lee Altman

Atty. Eric Lee Altman

Eric Lee Altman is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy, land use & environmental, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing and 4 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Eric Lee Altman at a glance

Eric Lee Altman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), Pennsylvania (1992), and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eric Lee Altman is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy, land use & environmental, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing and 4 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Eric practices at Sheppard Mullin in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Lee Altman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 andnue, 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 Lee Altman

Where is Eric Lee Altman's law office located?
Eric Lee Altman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Lee Altman handle?
Eric Lee Altman focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Eric Lee Altman practiced law?
Eric Lee Altman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Eric Lee Altman go to law school?
Eric Lee Altman earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Eric Lee Altman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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