Eric W.
Penzer
Trusts & Estates
Partner
Uniondale
T: 516-227-0618
epenzer@farrellfritz.com epenzer@farrellfritz.com
About Eric
Eric W. Penzer concentrates in trust and estate litigation. His practice includes contested probate proceedings, fiduciary accounting proceedings, discovery proceedings, and other litigation related to estates and trusts. He is a frequent contributor to Farrell Fritz’s New York Trusts & Estates Litigation blog, a frequent author, and lecturer on trust and estate litigation topics.
Credentials
Education
- Fordham University School of Law
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
Affiliations & Appointments
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
- New York State Bar Association, Member, Executive Committee, Trusts and Estates Section
- New York State Bar Association, Former Chairperson, Practice & Ethics Committee, Trusts and Estates Section
- New York State Bar Association, Former Chairperson, Litigation Committee, Trusts and Estates Section
- New York City Bar Association, Member, Estates & Gift Taxation Committee
- Nassau County Bar Association, Member, Surrogate's Court Estates & Trusts Committee
Articles & Advisories
Enforceability of a “Personal Guaranty” Clause
Reprinted with permission from NYSBA Journal, September 2015 issue. A potential client is the nominated executor under the will of…
September 22, 2015
Getting the Last Word, or, A Good Stout Rope
Reprinted with permission from: Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Summer 2012, Vol 45, No. 2, published by the New…
September 27, 2012
Cutting Family Ties: The Inheritance Rights of Adopted-Out Children
Reprinted with permission from the New York State Bar Association Journal, February 2009, Vol. 81, No. 2, published by the…
February 25, 2009
Vacating Surrogate’s Court Judgments, Orders and Decrees
Reprinted with permission from the New York State Bar Journal, July/August 2008, Vol. 80, No. 6, published by the New…
July 01, 2008
Planning Ahead: Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Probate Exception to Federal Jurisdiction
Reprinted with permission from the New York State Bar Journal, January 2008, Vol. 80, No. 1, published by the New…
January 01, 2008
Use of the "Secret Trust" Doctrine to Effectuate a Decedent’s Intent
Originally published in Volume 40, No. 1 of NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter (Fall 2006), a publication of…
March 01, 2007
The Probate Exception to Federal Jurisdiction
Originally published in Volume 39, No. 3 of NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter (Fall 2006), a publication of…
November 01, 2006
When a Mortgage Commitment Is Issued But Later Revoked, Who Keeps the Down Payment?
Reprinted with permission from the New York State Bar Association Journal, September 2004, Vol. 76, No. 7, published by the…
September 01, 2004
Commercial Justices Apply Rules of Contract Interpretation in Insurance Cases
In two recent decisions, the Justices of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, applied well-established principles of…
July 01, 2004
Focus on Business and Corporate Law: Is There a Fiduciary Relationship Between Franchisor and Franc
In franchise litigation, it is not uncommon for franchisees to argue that a fiduciary relationship exists between them and their…
March 01, 2004
Beware of Claims Based on Misuse of Advertising Contributions
The advertising fund is an important component of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. However, with it comes important rights and obligations for…
January 01, 2004
Is There Ever A Fiduciary Relationship Between Franchisor and Franchisee?
In franchise litigation, it is not uncommon for franchisees to argue that a fiduciary relationship exists between them and their…
September 01, 2003
New Law Simplifies Procedures For Non-Party Discovery
On Sept. 24, 2002, Governor Pataki signed a law1 designed to simplify the process of obtaining discovery from non-party witnesses.…
February 01, 2003
Statements of Material Facts in Summary Judgment Motions Require Careful Draftmanship
February 01, 2003
New Law Impacts On Internet Branding
Since the explosion of the commercial Internet in the mid-1990s, companies and individuals have occasionally found their trademarks or names…
April 17, 2000
Podcasts
ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk: Creditors' Rights vs. Trustees' Protections
September 28, 2021
Listen to EpisodeNews
Eric Penzer Recognized in Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Program
Farrell Fritz Partner Eric Penzer has been recognized in Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law program. This awards event…
November 17, 2022
Farrell Fritz Launches New York Trusts & Estates Litigation Blog
Farrell Fritz trusts and estates associates, Jaclene L. D’Agostino, Robert M. Harper and Frank T. Santoro will also contribute to…
January 26, 2009
Press Releases
22 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 22 attorneys selected to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 29, 2022
21 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 17 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023.…
August 18, 2022
Five Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2022 High Net Worth Rankings
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Estate Litigation partners John (Jack) J. Barnosky, Neil V. Carbone, Brian P. Corrigan,…
July 14, 2022
27 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 27 attorneys selected to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 30, 2021
17 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 12 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022.…
August 19, 2021
Four Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Rankings
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Estate Litigation partners John (Jack) J. Barnosky, Neil V. Carbone, John R. Morken,…
August 10, 2021
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
November 04, 2020
18 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates twelve attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.…
August 20, 2020
29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 29 attorneys selected to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 17, 2019
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.…
August 15, 2019
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 13, 2018
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019.…
August 09, 2018
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2017
31 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 31 attorneys selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 20, 2017
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018.…
August 15, 2017
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2016 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 21, 2016
Nine Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Farrell Fritz congratulates nine partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017.…
August 16, 2016
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2015 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 16, 2015
Seven Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2016
Farrell Fritz congratulates seven partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016.…
August 21, 2015
Farrell Fritz Attorneys Receive Pro Bono Recognition Award
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Nassau County Bar Association held its first annual Access to Justice Pro Bono Recognition…
April 15, 2015
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys named to the 2014 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 23, 2014
Farrell Fritz Partners Named to the New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Farrell Fritz congratulates seven partners on being selected for inclusion on the New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition…
October 27, 2011
Farrell Fritz Partner, Eric W. Penzer, to Receive Long Island Business News "40 Under 40" Award
December 24, 2008
Eric W. Penzer Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Long Island Elite
February 20, 2007
Pro Bono
Child Abuse And Domestic Violence Organizations Open Under One Roof
The Safe Center LI is a unique collaboration among two nonprofit organizations – the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN)…
January 25, 2011
Recognition
American College of Trusts & Estates Council (ACTEC)
Fellow
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Review Rating
The Best Lawyers in America
Litigation—Trusts & Estates 2016–Present
The Best Lawyers in America
Lawyer of the Year—Long Island 2018, 2023
Super Lawyers
New York—Metro Edition (Estate & Trust Litigation) 2014–Present
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars 2011
Nassau County Bar Association
2015 Access to Justice Pro Bono Award
Chambers and Partners
Private Wealth Disputes – New York
Community Work
Eric is a vice president and member of the board of directors of The Safe Center LI, located in Bethpage, a nonprofit agency serving the victims of domestic abuse and child abuse. In 2015, he received the Nassau County Bar Association’s Access to Justice Award for his pro bono work.