Atty. Eric W. Moats

Atty. Eric W. Moats

Eric Moats joined May Potenza Baran & Gillespie, P.C. in July 2021 as an associate in the Bankruptcy and Litigation group, with a focus on corporate restructuring and bankruptcy. Prior to joining MPBG, Eric served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Kevin Gross of the U.S.

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About Eric W. Moats at a glance

Eric W. Moats is an Associate based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at May Potenza Baran Gillespie P C. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2016), Delaware (2017), and Arizona (2022). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D. Certificate, 2016) and Utah State University (B.S., 2012). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Moats joined May Potenza Baran & Gillespie, P.C. in July 2021 as an associate in the Bankruptcy and Litigation group, with a focus on corporate restructuring and bankruptcy
  • Prior to joining MPBG, Eric served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Kevin Gross of the U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and a law clerk to the Honorable Christopher J. Garrenger of the Superior Court of New Jersey

Practice Areas Explained

Eric W. Moats's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric W. Moats handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Eric W. Moats's law office located?
Eric W. Moats's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is May Potenza Baran Gillespie P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric W. Moats handle?
Eric W. Moats focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Eric W. Moats practiced law?
Eric W. Moats has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Eric W. Moats go to law school?
Eric W. Moats earned their education at (J.D. Certificate, 2016); (B.S., 2012).
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Education

J.D. Certificate
Rutgers University
- 2016
B.S.
Utah State University
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2016
Delaware
Admitted: 2017
Arizona
Admitted: 2022

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