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Erik Walter

Erik Walter

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. / Aggressive. Creative. Successful.
  • Business Law, Energy, Oil & Gas Law, Environmental Law
  • District of Montana, Eastern District of Michigan, Michigan, Montana, Northern District of Ohio, Ohio, Southern District of Ohio, Western District of Michigan
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Biography

Erik L. Walter is a bold advocate for business clients in the areas of environmental law, oil and gas, commercial transactions, zoning and litigation for both individuals and corporations. He sits on numerous nonprofit boards in the community. Prior to joining Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A., Erik was a shareholder with the law firm of Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C. located in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to joining Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C. in 1999, Erik served for nearly three years as the law clerk for the Honorable William E. Collette in the Ingham County Circuit Court located in Lansing, Michigan. He has practiced law for 21 years and has won several major jury trials, represented major corporate clients as well as individuals.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Energy, Oil & Gas Law
    Utilities
    Environmental Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Civil & Commercial Litigation
  • Utility Laws & Regulations
  • Zoning & Land Use
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Master Card, Visa, American Express, Checks, Cash
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Montana
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Eastern District of Michigan
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Michigan
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Montana
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Northern District of Ohio
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Ohio
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Southern District of Ohio
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Western District of Michigan
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6th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
President
Auburn Career Center
Current
Board Member
Lake County Educational Services Center
Current
Board Member and Past President
YMCA Lake County
Current
Board Member
Northeast Ohio Autism Group
Current
President
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Current
Acting Judge
Painesville Municipal Court
- Current
Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (1997)
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Awards
Board Member of the Year, 2010 and 2013
YMCA, Lake County
Volunteer of the Year
YMCA, Lake County
Professional Associations
Montana Bar
Current
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Ohio State Bar
Current
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Michigan Bar
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American Bar Association
Current
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Lake County Bar Association
Current
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Websites & Blogs
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Contact & Map
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
60 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
Telephone: (440) 352-3391
Fax: (440) 352-3469
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evenings and weekends by appointment only.
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
Cleveland, OH 44113
Telephone: (216) 861-4211
Fax: (216) 861-1403
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evenings and weekends by appointment only.