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Eric Riter<\/h1><\/div>\n
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Buffalo<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Phone: <\/strong>716.854.3400 x298<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Fax: <\/strong>716.332.0336<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Email:\u00a0<\/strong>riter@xfer.incepthosting.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Business Law<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Me<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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After a few years as a paralegal, law student, and corporate lawyer in New York City, Eric returned to his roots in Western New York. He carries a passion for developing meaningful relationships with those he encounters into every aspect of his life. His practice of law is no exception. Eric counsels mid-size and large companies on the full range of corporate matters they face day to day - from governance and commercial contracts to leasing and beyond - with a particular focus on manufacturing and creative industries like advertising and media. He also leads the firm\u2019s trademark practice, guiding clients through everything from new filings and USPTO office actions to strategic counseling on protecting and managing their brands. Separately, he advises clients on business formation and mergers and acquisitions across a broad range of industries and transaction types.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Credentials & Achievements<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Education:<\/b><\/p>\n

Fordham University School of Law, J.D.<\/span><\/p>\n

Syracuse University, B.A.<\/span><\/p>\n

Admissions:<\/b><\/p>\n

New York State<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  • Corporate governance and day-to-day business counsel for mid-size and large companies<\/li>\n
  • Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts and leasing matters<\/li>\n
  • Business formation and entity structuring<\/li>\n
  • Mergers and acquisitions across a range of industries and transaction types<\/li>\n
  • Trademark strategy, registration, and portfolio management<\/li>\n
  • USPTO filings and responses to office actions<\/li>\n
  • Brand protection and intellectual property counseling<\/li>\n
  • Industry-focused experience in manufacturing, advertising, and media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    • Professional & Business Services<\/li>\n
    • Advanced Manufacturing & Materials<\/li>\n
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      Affiliations<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      • New York Bar Association\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Erie County Bar Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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