LAWYER PROFILE
Eric Pruitt

Eric Pruitt

USA 2026

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For this attorney's full bio, please go to bakerdonelson.com/Eric-L-Pruitt

Eric Pruitt is chair of Baker Donelson's Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group. Eric primarily represents banks, lenders, investment funds and CMBS Special Servicers in loan closings, commercial loan default matters and bankruptcy cases.

He has a wide background with vast experience in commercial loan closings, restructurings and workouts, including health care, hospitality and other project-based financing matters. He also handles commercial bankruptcy cases for creditors.

Eric manages the Firm's relationship with several institutional clients. He works with a team of legal professionals across Baker Donelson's 20+ offices to collaboratively provide effective solutions for businesses and creditors. He partners with CEOs, bankers and asset managers on projects ranging from business planning, health care lending and loan sale transactions to receivership, commercial foreclosure and REO dispositions.

Professional Memberships

Fellow - American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Member - American Bar Association (Business Law and Taxation Sections), American Bankruptcy Institute, Alabama Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and the Business Council of Alabama.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Alabama

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Eric Pruitt is adept at handling an array of matters in the bankruptcy and restructuring space, including workouts and loan restructurings. He is head of the firm's corporate restructuring and bankruptcy team.

Strengths

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  • Eric in particular is considerate and has always provided consistent and good counsel.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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