Eugene R. Scheiman

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, Franchise/Dealership, Constitutional Law

Focus areas

Construction Defects, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret

Eugene R. Scheiman, an accomplished attorney, serves as the founder and proprietor of The Law Office of Eugene R. Scheiman, PLLC, situated in New York, New York. With a national reputation as one of the foremost trial lawyers in the United States, Mr. Scheiman boasts five decades of extensive legal experience. He offers unparalleled guidance and assistance to clients across the greater New York City metropolitan area and throughout the United States who require legal representation in areas such as:

• Business litigation
• Construction litigation
• Franchise and dealership law and litigation
• Constitutional law

Throughout his illustrious legal career, Mr. Scheiman has earned a reputation for his profound legal acumen and remarkable ability to efficiently and cost-effectively secure favorable outcomes for clients confronting complex legal challenges. In addition to his recognized expertise in construction law and commercial litigation, he possesses substantial experience in handling white-collar criminal law cases. He has also served as legal counsel to the city of New York in litigation arising from the World Trade Center collapse.

Furthermore, Mr. Scheiman has vigorously advocated for the rights and interests of numerous businesses, corporations, and government entities nationwide, particularly in cases involving issues like the fraudulent diversion of loan proceeds, RICO liability, and other grave matters. He has provided invaluable legal support to numerous franchise operators, assisting them with compliance, contract negotiations, and various other legal needs.

Recognized for his exceptional professionalism and service, Mr. Scheiman has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, in addition to listings in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Law. He holds the distinction of being a fellow with the American Bar Foundation and has received numerous accolades and endorsements from his peers.

Mr. Scheiman embarked on his legal career in 1970 after obtaining his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and his license to practice from the New York State Bar Association, where he remains an active member. He is also a member of the New York City Bar Association, as well as various sections and committees of the American Bar Association.

Furthermore, Mr. Scheiman is affiliated with the International Franchise Association and the Federal Bar Council. Notably, he once served on the Executive Committee of the American Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.