Atty. Eric V. Rowen
Eric Rowen is the Co-Chair of the Real Estate Litigation Practice and the Chair of the Western Region Real Estate Litigation Group. He focuses his practice on litigation involving real estate, real estate financing, commercial real estate leasing, real estate related bankruptcies, and trusts holding vast real estate assets.
Real Estate Funds & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Eric V. Rowen at a Glance
Eric V. Rowen is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Real Estate Litigation Practice; Chair, Western Region Real Estate Litigation based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Educated at University of California at Irvine (B.A. Loyola, 1979) and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. 1982 Editorial Board Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. International and Comparative Law Journal Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. St. Thomas Moore Law (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Counsel to the Independent Directors, Herbalife Nutrition, Ltd and (2020-present) •Director, Baramy Investment, Inc. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric V. Rowen
- Eric Rowen is the Co-Chair of the Real Estate Litigation Practice and the Chair of the Western Region Real Estate Litigation Group
- He focuses his practice on litigation involving real estate, real estate financing, commercial real estate leasing, real estate related bankruptcies, and trusts holding vast real estate assets
- Mr. Rowen has deep experience with litigation and pre-litigation counseling involving securitized loan portfolios, loan and loan portfolio workouts and restructurings, construction financing, bond financings, partnership and joint venture disputes, complex eminent domain, lease disputes, entitlements (including CEQA), title issues, title insurance, and real property related environmental matters (such as federal and state superfund and private cost recovery actions)
- He has broad bench and jury trial, law and motion, and deposition experience in federal (including bankruptcy), state, and appellate courts, and in arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution arenas, as well as in probate and other specialized courts dealing with trusts and estates
- Concentrations •Litigation •Real Estate •Real Estate Financing •Commercial Leasing •Workouts •Bankruptcy Litigation •Complex Eminent Domain •Contaminated Real Property Cost Recovery •Trust and Estate Litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, 2018-2026 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Real Estate, 2018-2021 and 2023-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Member, Winning Team, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Member, Winning Team, Chambers and Partners USA Award for Excellence In Real Estate (Team), 2013 and 2017 •Member, Winning Team, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation, 2013
Practice Areas Explained
Eric V. Rowen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric V. Rowen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Estate Planning & Probate in Los Angeles
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric V. Rowen is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Los Angeles
Eric V. Rowen is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Eric V. Rowen
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 V. Rowen's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, Eric V. Rowen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric V. Rowen 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 V. Rowen Handles in Los Angeles
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