Atty. Eric Michael Roth
Eric Michael Roth is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities law, insurance law and 1 other area of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About Eric Michael Roth at a Glance
Eric Michael Roth is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1978), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Cornell University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar Federal Bar Council. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Michael Roth
- Eric Michael Roth is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities law, insurance law and 1 other area of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Eric practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY
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Eric Michael Roth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Michael Roth 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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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Insurance 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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Eric Michael Roth
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 Michael Roth's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Michael Roth brings 48+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Eric Michael Roth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Eric Michael Roth 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 Michael Roth 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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Common Legal Issues Eric Michael Roth Handles in New York
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