I have been practicing in the legal fields of commercial and financial litigation, creditors rights, secured lending, workouts, restructurings, reorganizations (out-of-court and in-court), distressed asset acquisitions/sales, commercial real estate workouts, and corporate bankruptcies for more than a quarter of a century as well as more recently in the newer field of cannabis law. My practice is based in New York and New Jersey, but I have handled matters and appeared before courts throughout the United States.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Administrative - Not authorized to practice | 1987 | 06/16/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1987 | 06/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 772 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Phi Beta Kappa Inductee | Phi Beta Kappa | 1981 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Barton LLP | 2008 - Present |
Partner | Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer | 2001 - 2008 |
Counsel | Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. | 1995 - 2001 |
Partner | Anderson Kill | 1986 - 1995 |
Legal Assistant | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP | 1981 - 1983 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Turnaround Management Association | N/A | |
American Bankruptcy Institute | N/A | |
New York State Bar Association | N/A | |
New Jersey State Bar Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Barton LLP Blog | Protecting Your Business as Your Customer/Client May be Approaching Bankruptcy | 2021 |
Barton LLP Blog | Off to the Cannabis Recreational-Use ‘Races’ in the New York/New Jersey Region | 2021 |
Barton LLP Blog | New Jersey Has Adopted Its First Set of Significant Rules to Guide the Cultivation, Manufacture, And Sale of Recreational Cannabis | 2021 |
Barton LLP Blog | Legalization of the Recreational Use of Cannabis in New York | 2021 |
Barton LLP Financial Blog | The Feds, Cannabis and Hemp: Imperfect Together | 2018 |
Barton LLP Financial Blog | Bankruptcy Safe Harbor Part II | 2018 |
Barton LLP Financial Blog | Cannabis: It's An Industry and Not Just Mother Jones Anymore | 2017 |
Barton LLP Financial Blog | Just How Safe a Harbor is Bankruptcy for Pre_Bankruptcy Securities-Related Transactions? | 2017 |
Dow Jones | Bankruptcy Mover of the Week | 2008 |
Complinet | Hedge Funds: Privacy Considerations in Bankruptcy Proceedings | 2007 |
Dow Jones | White Collar Crimes: Fraud, Receiverships & Bankruptcy | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Emory University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Seminar | Recent Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code 2005 | 2006 |
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Michael Doland, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on May 28, 2019
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Although he is new to Avvo, it is immediately obvious that the answers of Mr. Sleeper are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.
Leonard Boyer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 3, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sleeper is an extremely knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
Joseph Nohavicka, Commercial real estate Attorney on Jul 20, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. An excellent attorney with a well-earned reputation for competence.
Douglas Tabachnik, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 3, 2017
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I have known and participated with Eric in several professional organizations and he has always demonstrated a deep knowledge of the subject matter of bankruptcy and insolvency. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Walter Hnot,, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Eric is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
John Ervin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Barbie Lieber, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
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I endorse Eric Sleeper with great pleasure. Secured and unsecured creditors have so much at stake in dealing with debtors who are insolvent and/or who have filed for bankruptcy. Very significantly, all bankruptcy lawyers are NOT the same. It is critical for any secured and unsecured creditor to get the most experienced lawyer (who also practices in chapter 11) to ensure the greatest opportunity for success. The best bankruptcy attorney (Eric Sleeper satisfies that description) is one who (a) understands the Bankruptcy Code, (b) understands Congressional intent underlying the Bankruptcy Code, (c) has years of practice & is respected by Bankruptcy Judges, (d) has years of experience analyzing loan documents; (e) patiently listens & understands the client's personal circumstances & (f) analyzes client facts and then suggests and implements a creative and prompt strategy for such client's success. Thanks for your professionalism. Best, Barbie D. Lieber
Karim Arzadi, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 8, 2015
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Mr. Sleeper has offered many valuable insights here at Avvo and his endorsements indicate that he has earned the respect of his peers. I certainly endorse Eric Sleeper.
Jessica Hargis, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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Lawyer's of different fields often must work together and refer clients to one another. I endorse this lawyer for his Bankruptcy knowledge in New York.
Robert von Dohlen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.