Atty. Eric M. Nelson
Member, New York County Supreme Court Independent Judicial Screening Panel, 2015. Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 2019-2024.
Employment Contract and Severance Negotiation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Eric M. Nelson at a Glance
Eric M. Nelson is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Eric M. Nelson Attorney at Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, formation, trademark, sexual harassment, and copyright. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (1986), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1986), New York (1986), and New Jersey (1987). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Brown University (A.B. Economics, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York, The District of Columbia Bar National Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric M. Nelson
- Member, New York County Supreme Court Independent Judicial Screening Panel, 2015
- Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 2019-2024
- Arbitrator, New York City Civil Court, Small Claims Part, 2017--
- Arbitrator, Joint Committee on Fee Disputes and Conciliation, New York County, 2019--
- Arbitrator, Richmond County Bar Association Fee Dispute Resolution Program, 2019--
- Certified Early Neutral Evaluator, U.S
- District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1995--
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1988-1989
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, 1995
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, 1991-1994
- Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, 1989-1991
- General Counsel, New York Society of Mortgage Professionals, 1994--
- Guest Commentator, CNN, CNNfn, COURT TV, Extra
- Chairman Emeritus, New York City Community Board 7 (Manhattan)
- Co-Founder, Professional Games, Inc. and lawsuitgame.com
- The firm carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas Explained
Eric M. Nelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric M. Nelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Termination in New York
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Business Formation in New York
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Trademark Law in New York
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Sexual Harassment in New York
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Copyright Law in New York
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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 M. Nelson
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 M. Nelson's practice in the field of wrongful termination, formation, trademark, sexual harassment, and copyright.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric M. Nelson brings 40+ 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 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and New York, Eric M. Nelson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, formation, and trademark, Eric M. Nelson 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 M. Nelson 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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