Eric is a proven trial lawyer who has successfully litigated complex commercial cases involving antitrust, M&A, partnership, RICO, cryptocurrency, and insurance disputes.
He was a member of the trial team representing American Express in one of the most significant recent cases litigated by the U.S. Department of Justice under Section 1 of the Sherman Act. This lawsuit culminated in a seven-week bench trial in which Eric conducted cross-examinations of key government witnesses. Eric also was lead trial counsel in several arbitrations that were tried to verdicts under American Arbitration Association and FINRA rules, resulting in judgments in favor of his clients.
Eric also has substantial appellate experience in state and federal courts, including winning a unanimous decision in the New York Court of Appeals establishing new law regarding the prosecution of Cayman derivative claims in New York courts. In addition to his trial practice, Eric has been actively involved in advising hedge funds and investment firms regarding litigation-related matters, especially relating to energy and infrastructure projects.