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Elyse Echtman

Elyse Echtman

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Government & Regulatory Litigation | Commercial Trials & Litigation | Class Action Defense | Education | Internet, Telecom & Media | International Arbitration | Advertising, Marketing & Consumer Protection | Consumer Law and Litigation | State Attorney General

Career

Elyse D. Echtman is a skilled trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience trying and resolving complex commercial and product liability matters. Her practice focuses not only on defending companies in litigation but also on advising clients on ways to quickly resolve disputes. Elyse’s trial experience enables her to develop targeted litigation strategies even when handling cases likely to settle, avoiding unnecessary and costly motion and discovery practice where possible. A strong team leader, Elyse successfully partners with clients and other professionals to execute innovative litigation strategies.

Elyse has experience representing clients across a wide range of industries and case types. Clients rely on Elyse for her ability to immerse herself in the relevant details of their products and services, as well as her unique blend of pragmatism, imagination, and advocacy.

Professional Memberships

Federal Bar Council

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Elyse Echtman maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, regularly taking the lead on sophisticated matters including consumer class actions, trade secrets and product liability cases.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Elyse is an incredibly efficient lawyer. She also has a great strategic mind.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Elyse is fantastic. She is a tenacious litigator who dives deeply into matters and finds what really makes a difference.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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