Eric V. Rowen

Eric V. Rowen is widely recognized for his leadership in real estate litigation, serving as a trusted advocate in disputes involving financing, leasing, trusts, and large-scale development projects. He has successfully represented institutional investors, property owners, lenders, and developers in high-stakes litigation across federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy courts, as well as arbitration forums.

Eric earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Irvine in 1979, followed by a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 1982. At Loyola, he contributed to the International and Comparative Law Journal and was a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, demonstrating early dedication to scholarship and leadership in the legal field.

Eric’s career spans complex matters such as securitized loan portfolios, workouts, restructurings, construction financing, and bond financings. He has guided clients through eminent domain disputes, environmental matters involving superfund litigation, and contested lease and title issues. His experience includes handling bankruptcy-related real estate cases and trust litigation concerning high-value property assets, often securing favorable results in complicated, multi-party conflicts.

Eric also serves as a strategic advisor in both litigation and pre-litigation matters, helping clients navigate complex capital stack disputes, joint venture conflicts, and lender liability claims. He represents high-net-worth individuals and leading companies, delivering effective solutions for disputes involving multimillion-dollar real estate and investment portfolios. With extensive bench and jury trial experience, Eric offers clients seasoned, trial-ready advocacy when matters move into the courtroom.

Eric V. Rowen has been repeatedly recognized in national legal rankings for his work in litigation involving trusts, estates, and real estate. His professional involvement also includes leadership in economic development organizations and service on committees devoted to advancing real estate law and policy. With a career marked by both courtroom victories and strategic negotiations, he continues to be a leading voice in resolving high-value real estate and trust disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Century City Bar Association
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers Los Angeles
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Nevada

Licensed State

• California
• Nevada

Education

• Loyola Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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