Atty. Eric Ordway
Eric Ordway is a lawyer practicing litigation, international arbitration, product liability. Eric received a degree from Institut d'Etudes Politiques in 1970, and has been licensed for 39 years.
International Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Eric Ordway at a Glance
Eric Ordway is a Litigation Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1986) and Institut d'Etudes Politiques (C.E.P. New, 1970). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Ordway
- Eric Ordway is a lawyer practicing litigation, international arbitration, product liability
- Eric received a degree from Institut d'Etudes Politiques in 1970, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Eric practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY
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Eric Ordway's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Ordway handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Product Liability in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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International 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 Ordway
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 Ordway's practice in the field of product liability, litigation, adr, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Ordway brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability, litigation, and adr, Eric Ordway 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 Ordway 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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