Erik Swen Syverson

Erik Swen Syverson

2.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 23 years

Internet Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Internet, Business, Intellectual Property

9720 Wilshire Blvd., Fifth Floor, Beverly Hills, CA

About Erik

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Internet 60%

Defamation, intellectual property infringement, CAN-SPAM, trade secrets, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, class actions, SCA, ECPA, CDA, privacy litigation, appeals, right of publicity claims.

24 years | 200 cases

60%
Business 20%

Trade secrets, Cal. Bus and Professions Code 17200 and 17500 litigation, lender liability, breach of contract, corporate defamation.

24 years | 70 cases

20%
Intellectual Property 20%

Trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secrets, right of publicity.

24 years | 60 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Raines Feldman, LLP

9720 Wilshire Blvd., Fifth Floor, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

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Erik Swen Syverson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.8 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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1 star (6)

Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Doesnt follow through.

I found him online. He spent an hour telling me how great he was and how almost all attorneys are criminals and liars and not to be trusted. He said that he would send the retainer to me the next day. I never received it and when I reached out by email he responded with "I'll pass. "Was he trying to... show me that attorneys are liars and can't be trusted ? Confusing and very strange and unprofessional experience.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unprofessional

I called to inquire about intellectual property and he just hung up on me after 20 seconds. Never experienced anything like that in 20 years within entertainment.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Eric Syverson is a complete scam

This is the worst lawyer ever. Don’t NOT hire this man. He will take your money and run. The worst experience ever. Syverson should not be allowed to practice law

Posted by Jason | May 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Erik helped me in a data breach incident in my work

I am an experienced cloud engineer. Mr. Erik Syverson had helped me with a security breach negotiation I experienced in February with the biggest public cloud provider, his strong responsibility and professionalism helped me resolve the issue in a timely way and didn't incur any personal loss from my... side. I achieved a satisfied agreement with the other party. I feel satisfied about this work and strong recommend him for your IP related law case.

Posted by Bob Iverson | March 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rude and unprofessional

I have been in business for 30+ years and this is the rudest person I've ever talked to. I was recommended by another lawyer to contact Syverson. Sent an online form and left 2 messages to request a consultation. Never heard back. Gave up but was recommended again so I kept calling. They do not care... about potential customers. Finally reached him on the phone. I suffer from migraines so it's hard for me to be fast on the fly to questions. He's said "what do you want?" as if I called the wrong number. I said isn't this the law firm? He said rudely, don't know you who you call? So I got past that and asked for a defamation lawyer and a consultation. He said we could do it in 30 seconds which is impossible based on the complexity of my situation. He asked me what was said which I had to quickly pull up a spreadsheet of slander. I went through the list and he said OPINION OPINION UNACTIONABLE. He was so rude that I was just STUNNED and was struggling to give him more things that would explain my case. He then said hurry up I have to go. I mean does this guy want business or what? I ended up just saying thanks for nothing and hanging up. I was really excited about this lawyer and he was my #1 choice based on his great website, but this is the last person you should ever give your business. He's worse than the problem I'm trying to solve.

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Erik Swen Syverson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Menhart

Intellectual property lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Eric at a recent Internet Lawyer Conference. I recommend him as a person and an attorney."

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Stacey Washington

Business lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Syverson is a well respected attorney. He is knowledgeable in business law. Contact him for assistance. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bennet Kelley

Internet lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is sharp, focused and has good strategic instincts."

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Karl Kronenberger

Internet lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erik Syverson is a top litigator in California, and I strongly endorse him. Erik is highly respected and trusted by his peers in the specialized field of Internet-related law, and I refer potential clients to him without reservation."

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Aroutun Safarian

Business lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Erik Syverson is one of the most competent and formidable lawyers in California. I had the privilege of working against him on an emotionally-charged, high stakes lawsuit two years ago. Few lawyers could have handled the intricacies of the matter with such finesse and expertise. From the beginning, Mr. Syverson placed his client’s interests first. He focused intensely on achieving the best result possible while never losing sight of controlling costs. His “outside the box” thinking and professionalism laid the foundation for a cost-effective, intelligent solution for all sides. I have handled hundreds of cases against hundreds of lawyers. Erik Syverson is in the top 1%. He is a credit to this profession."

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Scott Chapman

Internet lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've interacted with him on several occasions, sent clients to him and consider him to be an extremely knowledgable and responsive attorney."

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Rahulan Kathir

Internet lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erik is a great resource for my clients who need assistance in internet law matters. He is very accomplished in his field and his professionalism is excellent."

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Geoffrey Neri

Litigation lawyer

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Bennet Kelley

Internet lawyer

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Aroutun Safarian

Litigation lawyer

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Rahulan Kathir

International law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Superlawyers

1998

Michigan Honors Student, University of Michigan

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Raines Feldman, LLP

2011 - 2014

Partner, Miller Barondess, LLp

2006 - 2011

Managing Partner, Erik Syverson, Attorney at Law

2002 - 2006

Associate, Pick & Boydston, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

California Cyberlaw Committee

Member

2008 - Present

Federal Bar Association, Federal Litigation Section

Member

2005 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brand v. Dorin

Jury verdict for Plaintiff for $200,000.

Petrays v. Sighthound

On appeal

Prohealth Medical v. Intact Info, Inc.

Plaintiff dismissed the case, our client paid no damages or fees to the plaintiff.

Direct Transfers v. Timeshare Relief

Confidential settlement reached at mediation

Lambotte v. IAC/Interactive Corp., Ticketmaster and Citysearch.com

Seven figure settlement for the class plus attorneys fees

Superior Property v. CBS

Defense verdict at trial

Long v. Travel Syndicate Corporation

Defense verdict at trial

Allen Lund Company v. AT & T, et al.

Class settlement valued at $2,000,000 in long distance coupons.

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Education

2002

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Univ of Michigan

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Pasadena Bar Association

Digital Evidence at Trial

2012

Cyberlaw Committee Conference

Internet Defamation

2012

California Cyberlaw Committee Subsection Meeting

Unmasking John Doe Defendants in California

2011

Fox Business News Match.com's Legal Problems

2010

Fox Business Channel

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Publications

2012

Los Angeles Daily Journal Is Social Media Entitled to Trade Secret Protection

Languages

Portuguese

Activity

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