Atty. Steven B. Eichel
Steven B. Eichel focuses his practice on real estate-related bankruptcies, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring, and commercial law matters.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Steven B. Eichel at a Glance
Steven B. Eichel is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1989). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1985). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven B. Eichel
- Steven B. Eichel focuses his practice on real estate-related bankruptcies, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring, and commercial law matters
- Steven’s practice crosses diverse corporate sectors, such as retail, supermarkets, hospitality, waste management, manufacturing, securities, recreation, and real estate
- He has extensive experience representing large Chapter 11 debtors, including Safety-Kleen Corp., Levitz Furniture, Refco, Great American Recreation, and Winn-Dixie Stores, which was named the “Mega Turnaround of the Year” by Turnaround Management Association in 2007
- For more than 30 years, Steve has represented asset purchasers, officers and directors, employees, trustees, creditors’ committees, lenders, landlords, tenants, special servicers, debtors, and secured and unsecured creditors in complex reorganization and liquidation cases in various courts throughout the country
- He has litigated multi-million dollar disputes, defended creditors in preference and fraudulent transfer litigations, and represented clients in commercial law matters
- Steve advises corporate debtors in financial distress and helps creditors seeking to protect their rights in transactions with financially troubled companies
Practice Areas Explained
Steven B. Eichel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven B. Eichel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration 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
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Steven B. Eichel
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 Steven B. Eichel's practice in the field of bankruptcy, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven B. Eichel brings 38+ 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 Massachusetts and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of, Steven B. Eichel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, litigation, and adr, Steven B. Eichel 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 Steven B. Eichel 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 Steven B. Eichel Handles in New York
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