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Eric Howard Horn
also known as Eric H. Horn
About Eric
Biography
Eric H. Horn is a partner at A.Y. Strauss with a wealth of experience navigating complex corporate restructuring issues, distressed M&A transactions and other general business transactions. Acting as both a business adviser and attorney, Eric proactively engages with clients to achieve solutions that further their business objectives.
Eric represents debtors in various sectors including balance sheet restructuring, sale cases and out of court workouts. He has served as debtor’s counsel in many mid-market (assets $50mm - $100mmm) Chapter 11 retail cases. He regularly represents debtors in single asset real estate cases, as well as trade creditors, landlords, lenders and asset purchasers in all aspects of Chapter 11 cases. He also provides transactional guidance to clients who invest in or trade distressed assets and debts in domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Eric regularly appears in Bankruptcy Court, Federal District Court, and state court representing the interests of his clients.
Before joining A.Y. Strauss, Eric served as a partner at Vogel Bach & Horn LLP and held prior positions at Lowenstein Sandler LLP and Sidley Austin LLP. Previously, Eric was a senior trader at a hedge fund focused on acquisition of distressed debt.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
A.Y. Strauss LLC
101 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 412, Roseland, NJ, 07068
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Posted by Craig | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Bankruptcy Lawyer
I have retained Eric Horn over the years to help assist in various bankruptcy matters. I can honestly say that you are in good hands with Eric. He is smart, pays attention to detail and has a great bedside manner. He truly is a gem.
Posted by Jessica | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Rock Star!!
Mr. Horn helped my husband and I with our chapter 13 case. From the initial conversation and throughout the case, he was honest and competent. Made this process so much easier than we expected. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Mitch | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Excellent Experience
I hired Eric Horn to help me with my financial situation. We ended up filing a chapter 13. He was so helpful and caring. He did exactly what he said he would. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Glenn | May 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Diligent. Customer friendly. Responsive.
I have retained and worked directly with Eric Horn numerous times. He has worked on real estate and financial transactions, contracts, court proceedings and general business matter. I am very satisfied with his input and legal skills.
Posted by Steven | August 11, 2015 | Business
Great service and results
I have worked with Eric for over ten years. I am the president of a telecom that does in excess of 10 million dollars in sales per year. Eric was able to restructure our senior debt so that we had more favorable terms. He is an excellent business lawyer and I highly recommend him.
Eric Howard Horn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Eric is a fine bankruptcy lawyer, who has a strong grasp of chapter 11 practice. He works well with principals of debtors, is responsive, and performs well in court, even in trying circumstances. He is a pleasure to work with, and I am pleased to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, thorough, and articulate. He is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer.My experiences with Mr. Horn, as a fellow attorney, have been wholly positive. He is client focused, very courteous, intelligent, and professional. You can count on his expertise and excellent client management skills."
"I have known Eric since 2001 when we both practiced law in the corporate restructuring group of Sidley Austin. Hands down, Eric is one of the best & most knowledgable attorneys I know. He has a wide range of experience in corporate transactions, bankruptcy, distressed asset sales & purchases, contract law, business formation, just to name a few. He not only knows the law, he also understands the practical needs of his business clients and combines both to find effective & valuable solutions for his clients' legal & corporate matters. Last but not least, Eric practices law with the utmost integrity. He is a trusted advisor."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Vincent Antoniello
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Pro Bono Service Award, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
2014
Deal of the Year (Annie Sez and Mandee sale), The M&A Advisor
2009
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, A.Y. Strauss LLC
2015 - 2019
Partner, Vogel Bach & Horn, LLP
2012 - 2015
Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
2011 - 2012
Of Counsel, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
2009 - 2011
Sr. Trader / Analyst, Liquidity Solutions Inc.
2004 - 2009
Attorney, Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
2001 - 2004
Associate, Sidley Austin, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationAuthor -- International Division
2002 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chapter 11 for Annie Sez
Sale closed; 1000 jobs saved
Litigation re Trade
Settled for 100% of the amount paid for the note
structured Dismissal
Releases Granted by Court
SBC 2010 LLC
Favorable Settlement
Education
2001
Fordham University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
State University of New York, Binghamton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
NYC Society of Financial Service Professionals
Bankruptcy Overview for Life Insurance Professionals
2015
PriceWaterhouseCoopers - Bankruptcy Essentials
Bankruptcy Asset Sales
2009
Finance, Credit and International Business Association
Demystifying Ch. 15 of the Bankrutcy Code: What Credit Managers Need to Know
2008
AT&T - Bankruptcy Group Training
Bankrutpcy Overview
2005
Eighth Annual Conference on Corporate Reorganizations
Interstate Bakeries Case
Publications
2020
Lexis Nexis Publishing (Lexis Practice Advisor)
Is there a Future for Retail after COVID-19: A Look at Modell’s and Pier 1 and their Bankruptcy Proceedings
2020
Portfolio Media (Law360) (Expert Analysis Section)
Why Modell’s Might Not Meet Its Liquidation Projections
2016
American Bar Association - International Dispute Resolution
Understanding the
Chapter 15 Recognition Process
2009
New Jersey Law Journal
Buyers Take Notice: Section 363 Sales May Not Be as Final as You Think
2009
Business Credit Magazine
Demystifying Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code
2009
Credit Research Foundation
The 20-Day Goods Priority Claim Under Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9)
2007
American Bankrupcty Institute
Second Circuit Update
2005
New Jersey State Bar Association Seventh Annual Bankruptcy Bench-Bar
Where to Litigate: Litigation Forum Choices in a Bankruptcy Proceeding
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers