Practices
Education
- J.D., New York Law School, 1996
- B.A., Syracuse University, 1989
Bar Admissions
- New York (1997)
- New Jersey (1997)
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1997) and the District of New Jersey (1997)
News
- Pryor Cashman Client Courtney Love Victorious in Landlord Dispute
- Pryor Cashman's Eric Sherman Interviewed By New York Post Regarding Courtney Love Eviction Claims
- Partner Eric Sherman Responds To Real Estate Questions Posed By New York Times Readers
- Pryor Cashman Partner Eric Sherman Quoted By New York Times Regarding Sale Of Norman Mailer Apartment
- Pryor Cashman Wins Summary Judgment In Case Involving Landlord’s Conversion of Client’s Security Deposit
- Pryor Cashman Wins Trial Victory On Behalf Of Tenant Victimized By Loud Music
- Pryor Cashman Partner Eric Sherman Quoted By New York Times Regarding Bill To Increase Condominium And Cooperative Filing Fees
- Pryor Cashman Obtains Court Order Forcing Husband and Wife Plaintiffs to Separate During Their Respective Depositions
- Soho Restaurant, Represented by Pryor Cashman, Wins Back Liquor License
Attorneys
Eric D. Sherman
Partneresherman@pryorcashman.com
New York, NY 10036-6569
Eric Sherman has a broad litigation practice, with special emphasis on real estate litigation. In the commercial real estate context, Mr. Sherman regularly represents institutional and entrepreneurial developers, owners and lenders in the full spectrum of matters concerning ownership and operation of real estate, including lease disputes, complex foreclosures, and construction litigation. He also represents both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations.
Mr. Sherman also maintains an extensive residential real estate practice. He represents numerous cooperative and condominium boards in New York, acting as general counsel and attending to day-to-day issues, intra-building disputes, enforcement of sponsor obligations, negotiation and preparation of commercial leases, and general litigation (in both state and federal courts).
In addition, Mr. Sherman represents individual cooperative shareholders and condominium unit owners in disputes with boards and others. He also represents both landlords and tenants in residential lease disputes, including nonpayment, holdover, luxury decontrol, nonprimary residence and succession rights proceedings, as well as subletting and assignment disputes.
Mr. Sherman is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, where he provides advice concerning a wide variety of real estate-related issues.
A 1996 graduate of New York Law School, Mr. Sherman was a member of the New York Law School Law Review.
Publications
- Author of periodic columns for The New York Times to answer various questions posed by readers of its Real Estate section, both in print and online
Professional Affiliations
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member, Condominium and Cooperative Law Committee and Real Property Law Committee
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Other Activities
- Current Chair, Advisory Board, Syracuse University Library
- Charter Member, Steering Committee – Fellows, Library of America
