Atty. Eric M. Nelson
Member, New York County Supreme Court Independent Judicial Screening Panel, 2015. Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 2019-2024.
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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
- 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
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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.
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