Atty. Eric Shults
Eric Shults is a lawyer practicing general practice, banking, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Banking & More Attorney · Serving Hornell, NY · 54+ Years Experience
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About Eric Shults at a Glance
Eric Shults is a trusts, business, real estate, poa, and elder law attorney based in Hornell, New York. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1971) and Princeton University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Hornell, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Shults
- Eric Shults is a lawyer practicing general practice, banking, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Eric received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Eric practices in Hornell, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Shults's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Shults handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hornell.
Trusts in Hornell
Eric Shults is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →
Business & Corporate Law in Hornell
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric Shults is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real Estate Law in Hornell
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric Shults is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Power of Attorney in Hornell
Eric Shults is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →
Elder Law in Hornell
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Eric Shults is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hornell
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 Hornell 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.
Hornell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hornell-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 Hornell Choose Eric Shults
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 Shults's practice in the field of trusts, business, real estate, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Shults brings 54+ 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 trusts, business, and real estate, Eric Shults can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hornell
A Hornell-based practice means Eric Shults attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Shults Handles in Hornell
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Shults has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Shults directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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