Eric Brenner is a proven trial lawyer who has successfully litigated complex commercial cases involving antitrust, M&A, partnership, RICO, cryptocurrency, and insurance disputes.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2026 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2025 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2025 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2024 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2024 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2023 | Commercial Litigation |
He was a member of the trial team representing American Express in one of the most significant recent cases litigated by the U.S. Department of Justice under Section 1 of the Sherman Act. This lawsuit culminated in a seven-week bench trial in which Eric conducted cross-examinations of key government witnesses. Brenner also was lead trial counsel in several arbitrations that were tried to verdicts under American Arbitration Association and FINRA rules, resulting in judgments in favor of his clients.
Brenner also has substantial appellate experience in state and federal courts, including winning a unanimous decision in the New York Court of Appeals establishing new law regarding the prosecution of Cayman derivative claims in New York courts. In addition to his trial practice, Brenner has been actively involved in advising hedge funds and investment firms regarding litigation-related matters, especially relating to energy and infrastructure projects.