Overview

Clients rely on Erik L. Coccia to guide them through complex commercial disputes with clarity, precision, and practical judgment. He helps clients make informed decisions in moments of uncertainty by focusing on their goals, risk tolerance, and the most efficient path to resolution.

Erik L. Coccia represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, judgment enforcement, and alternative dispute resolution across a wide range of industries. Clients and colleagues count on Erik for his analytical strength, command of the law, and ability to distill complex issues into clear, strategic advice. He is trusted to handle high-stakes disputes involving financial institutions, manufacturers, shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duties, and commercial operations. Erik is known for being prepared, practical, and fully committed to helping clients protect their interests.

Clients often turn to Erik when problems escalate or when internal business conflicts begin to threaten company operations or relationships. His first step is to listen closely, assess the legal and business context, and provide a realistic path forward. Clients describe working with Erik as steadying and productive because he communicates clearly, anticipates obstacles early, and consistently focuses on what will most effectively resolve the matter. His approach stands out for its balance of creativity, disciplined analysis, and attention to each client’s objectives.

Erik approaches every dispute with the goal of simplifying complexity and reducing uncertainty. He works to help clients feel confident by grounding decisions in facts, applicable law, and practical considerations. He finds the most reward in helping clients navigate moments when business, personal, and financial pressures converge. Whether the concern involves a partnership dispute, a commercial loan issue, or a fast-moving litigation matter, Erik provides the structure and strategy needed to move forward with clarity.

Representative Experience

  • Representation of tooling manufacturer at trial in a malpractice action against the client’s former insurance broker, resulting in a 4.6 million dollar jury verdict that was fully affirmed by the Pennsylvania Superior Court on appeal.
  • Representation of entities and individuals in the prosecution, defense, mediation, and successful resolution of shareholder oppression, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation, and other business divorce claims.
  • Representation of financial institutions and other commercial lenders in commercial loan collection and lender liability matters, including confession of judgment and judgment enforcement proceedings.
  • Representation of family members and familial businesses in litigation involving significant business and property holdings.
  • Defense of a commercial truck franchise dealer in a personal injury action, including the successful transfer of the case from the Philadelphia trial court to a less plaintiff-friendly county.
  • Defense of a primary metals manufacturer and processor in federal trade and customs claims and related judicial in rem civil forfeiture proceedings.
  • Defense of a primary metals manufacturer and processor in OSHA investigations, interviews, and related litigation.
  • Assistance to a growing legal cannabis cultivator and dispenser with OSHA, USDA, and FDA compliance issues.
  • Representation of wealth management and retail brokers in litigation and judgment enforcement proceedings involving former financial advisors.
  • Representation of third-party 401k plan administrators in ERISA litigation involving novel cybercrime issues.
  • Representation of equipment leasing companies in the enforcement of commercial leases in state and federal courts.
  • Representation of physicians and a medical and surgical practice in the prosecution and defense of business divorce claims.
  • Representation of commercial contractors and green technology companies in breach of contract and delay claims.
  • Representation of a label and packaging manufacturer in the restructuring and sale of the business.
  • Representation of debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Publications

  • “Upset Bids in Section 363 Sales,” The Review of Banking and Financial Services
  • “Issuing Final Judgment in Fraudulent Transfer Actions,” The Legal Intelligencer
  • “Claims Bound by Section 524(g) Channeling Injunction,” The Legal Intelligencer
  • “Administrative Priority for Post-Petition, Pre-Rejection Lease Indemnification Obligations,” The Legal Intelligencer
  • “Willful Stay Violations Not Always Compensable,” The Legal Intelligencer
  • Comment on state constitutional law published in the Rutgers Law Journal

Representative Experience

  • Representation of tooling manufacturer at trial in a malpractice action against the client’s former insurance broker, resulting in a 4.6 million dollar jury verdict that was fully affirmed by the Pennsylvania Superior Court on appeal.
  • Representation of entities and individuals in the prosecution, defense, mediation, and successful resolution of shareholder oppression, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation, and other business divorce claims.
  • Representation of financial institutions and other commercial lenders in commercial loan collection and lender liability matters, including confession of judgment and judgment enforcement proceedings.
  • Representation of family members and familial businesses in litigation involving significant business and property holdings.
  • Defense of a commercial truck franchise dealer in a personal injury action, including the successful transfer of the case from the Philadelphia trial court to a less plaintiff-friendly county.
  • Defense of a primary metals manufacturer and processor in federal trade and customs claims and related judicial in rem civil forfeiture proceedings.
  • Defense of a primary metals manufacturer and processor in OSHA investigations, interviews, and related litigation.
  • Assistance to a growing legal cannabis cultivator and dispenser with OSHA, USDA, and FDA compliance issues.
  • Representation of wealth management and retail brokers in litigation and judgment enforcement proceedings involving former financial advisors.
  • Representation of third-party 401k plan administrators in ERISA litigation involving novel cybercrime issues.
  • Representation of equipment leasing companies in the enforcement of commercial leases in state and federal courts.
  • Representation of physicians and a medical and surgical practice in the prosecution and defense of business divorce claims.
  • Representation of commercial contractors and green technology companies in breach of contract and delay claims.
  • Representation of a label and packaging manufacturer in the restructuring and sale of the business.
  • Representation of debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

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