Career
Eric W. Penzer is a trust and estate litigator representing high-net-worth individuals and families. Eric is a trusted advisor for clients involved in complex challenges related to generational wealth and asset transfer.
As an experienced trial lawyer, Eric provides strategic representation in contested probate proceedings, fiduciary accounting disputes, discovery and turnover proceedings, and other trust and estate matters. He is known for being responsive, fair, and committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients while navigating sensitive issues with tact and professionalism.
In addition to being a well-respected counselor who resolves disputes through negotiations and settlements, Eric is also a formidable litigator who achieves his clients’ objectives at trial. With a proven track record of success, Eric serves as a credible advocate in the courtroom, skillfully navigating the complexities of trust and estate litigation to secure favorable results for his clients.
As a leading authority in the field, Eric is a frequent author and speaker on trust- and estate-related litigation topics, and also contributes regularly to Farrell Fritz’s New York Trusts & Estates Litigation blog.