Portrait of Eric Lanter

Eric Lanter

Counsel

Eric Lanter is counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. As a zealous attorney dedicated to his clients, Eric frequently represents clients in civil litigation involving claims of breach of contract, negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and tortious interference.

Eric maintains an extensive practice and counsels clients ranging from high-profile public figures and stand-out corporations in their industries to individuals, small businesses, and start-ups. He also advises his clients on matters varying from dealing with contract disputes to navigating regulatory compliance to overseeing investigations. Eric’s litigation experience touches on every phase of litigation, including conducting trials and appellate advocacy.

At the center of Eric’s advocacy is the belief in clear communication with clients and efficient, effective representation of his clients, whether in court, before an arbitration panel, or negotiating transactional deals. His clients rely on his results-focused, practical approach to protecting their interests and enhancing their chances of success.

    Education

    • St. John's University School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of Cincinnati (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

    Professional Affiliations

    • New York City Bar Association, Commercial Law and Uniform State Laws Committee, Member (Class of 2027)

    Recognitions

    • Selected to New York Metro Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® for Civil Litigation: Defense (2023-2025)

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    Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.