About Erik
Erik D. Klingenberg: Sophisticated Capital Markets and Structured Finance Lawyer in New York City
Erik D. Klingenberg is a distinguished lawyer, currently serving as the Chair of Dentons' Capital Markets practice. Specializing in structured finance, he brings extensive expertise to the table, encompassing all aspects of commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and other structured products.
Practice Areas
- Mortgage-Backed Securities
- Asset-Backed Securities
- Master Trusts and Revolving Pool Transactions
- Residential and Commercial Mortgage Loans
- B Notes and Mezzanine Loans
- Student Loans, MSRs, and Servicing Advances
- Energy Receivables
- Leverage and Energy Receivable Contracts
- Leases and Other Asset-Backed Securities
- Master Repurchase Agreements (MPAs)
- Other Securitization Instruments and Products
Awards & Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Securitization and Structured Finance Law, New York City (2026)
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021
Firms
- Dentons U.S. LLP
Affiliations
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- US Department of Education
- Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) US Treasury Agency
- Maiden Lane I Commercial Trust, Federal Reserve Bank of New York and JPMorgan Chase
Languages
- English
Education & Credentials
- Universities:
- St. John's University School of Law, New York, NY, United States
Erik D. Klingenberg is a dedicated lawyer with over two decades of experience in structured finance and capital markets. His expertise spans residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, master trusts, and other innovative structures. He has been recognized as a leading authority by multiple publications such as Best Attorney USA.
- Bar Admissions:
- New York
- New York, United States
Erik D. Klingenberg is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex world of capital markets and structured finance. His comprehensive knowledge in mortgage-backed securities, especially within the single-family rental market, positions him as a go-to expert for clients needing specialized counsel on these critical matters.
