For over a decade, Eric S. Medina has represented debtors, high net-worth individuals, and select Fortune 500 clients ranging from the music, real estate, hospitality, and financial service industries. Recognized for his aggressive and competent practice, Eric has been highlighted in mulitple national publications. He is highly skilled in all aspects of Business Reorganization and operations, Business Litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property.
In the last two years alone, Eric's trial practice has led to a string of back-to-back wins in significant "bet the company" cases. His work has been cited in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Billboard Magazine, Crain's New York Business, The Deal, the New York Post, Law 360, The Real Deal, and Bloomberg News.
Trusted advisor and crisis manager, Eric’s bottom line is to help achieve the best possible results.
Practice areas
In and out of court restructuring, business turnarounds, workouts, Article 9 sales, refinancing, swaps, all aspects of complex business reorganization, scaling, expansions, and special opportunities.
17 years
Concentrating on protecting, maximizing value, licensing and exploiting intellectual property rights in film, music, celebrity rights and endorsements.
17 years
Concentrating in business and commercial litigation, breach of contract disputes, shareholder oppression/ corporate deadlock, and other areas of complex litigation.
17 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English, Korean
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 06/01/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2005 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2004 | 03/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2010 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2009 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2007 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2006 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2006 |
Certificate of Excellence | Fordham University School of Law | 2005 |
Distinguished Service Award | Fordham University School of Law | 2004 |
Honoree | Phi Omega Epsilon Honors Society | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, LLP | 2007 - 2008 |
Associate | Troutman Sanders Attorneys At Law | 2006 - 2008 |
Associate | Gibbons Del Deo Dolan Griffinger & Vecchione | 2005 - 2006 |
Lawclerk | Honorable Gerald C. Escala, PJCh. | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Bar of the United States Supreme Court | Member | 2009 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2008 - Present |
Cuban American Business Leaders Council | Member | 2008 - Present |
New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
United States Tax Court | Member | 2008 - Present |
New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Member | 2006 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Member | 2006 - Present |
Bankruptcy American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2005 - Present |
Fordham Law Alumni Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | Member | 2004 - Present |
Hispanic National Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Los Angeles Daily Journal | The Facts of Life Settlements | 2009 |
New Jersey Bankruptcy Manual (ICLE) | Representing Debtors in Chapter 11 | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Fordham University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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What to Know | Law Firm Management | 2010 |
NJ HBA | Hispanic Professionals | 2009 |
Judicial Clerkship Seminar | Judicial Clerkships | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Hayden Harnett LLC | Confirmed Plan of Reorganization |
In re Picco Inc., et al. | Confirmed Plan of Reorganization |
In re Mayo, Inc. | Confirmed Plan of Reorganization |
In re V. Capp. Enterprises, Inc. | Confirmed Plan of Reorganization |
Daniel Graber, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eric is one of the finest lawyers out there; diligent, honest and hard charging. He gives his all for every client, and he is one of the foremost bankruptcy experts called upon to represent clients in extremely complex matters in New York and nationwide.
Maurice Giro, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 6, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Medina is a true gentleman. He is exceptionally bright and extremely knowledgeable on bankruptcy. In fact, Mr. Medina was one of the authors on a leading treatise on bankruptcy. He is a truly delightful person who will provide you with exceptional legal services.