Eric J Darden

Eric J Darden

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Owings, MD
Practice Areas: Litigation, Construction & Development, Commercial, Arbitration

8257 Copperleaf Court, Owings, MD

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Arbitration 25%

Arbitration of Commercial Construction Disputes in Washington, DC., Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey and in the Carribean.

36 years

25%
Commercial Real Estate 25%

Have represented Builders, Developers, Architects, Subcontractors, and Engineers in construction related matters for 23 Years. Am AV Rated by MH, Internationally recognized by Chambers, and am a Superlawyer.

36 years

25%
Construction and Development 25%

Have represented Builders, Developers, Architects, Subcontractors, and Engineers in construction related matters for 23 Years. Am AV Rated by MH, Internationally recognized by Chambers, and am a Superlawyer.

36 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Litigation of Commercial Construction Disputes in Washington, DC., Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, Virginia, Ohio, and New Jersey.

36 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Copperleaf Law LLC

8257 Copperleaf Court, Owings, MD, 20736

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Eric J Darden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Arthur | April 3, 2013

One of the Best

I worked with Eric many times in the past and have found him to be acutely familiar with construction issues which is of paramount importance when litigating construction disputes. This is especially important when cross examining experts and fact witnesses. Other attorneys do not know when witness...es are being less than candid; but Eric does. Further, he prepares his witnesses so well that any attacks by the other side are easily handled with ease. On a particluarly difficult litigation, Eric carefully and artfully prepared the case outline and earned a very large award.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2013

Great Construction Litigator

I worked with Eric on a couple of construction claim disputes and quickly learned that he is one of the better attorneys in the construction litigation community. He gets knee deep in the details and understands the fine distinction points that are necessary to win the dispute. Further, his cross-e...xaminations (which is where the money is earned) are very well prepared and orchestrated. Eric is a winner, and that really is all that matters.

Posted by Joseph | March 20, 2013

Stellar Attorney

Not only would I recommend Eric, I have recommended Eric to various business associates! First and foremost, Eric Darden is interested in finding a solution to the issue at-hand; NOT padding his bill. While compromise is generally his first inclination, he has absolutely no trepidation about vigoro...usly pursuing litigation if that is what the situation demands. I have worked with a great number of attorneys over the past 30+ years in business and Eric' skills are unparalleled.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2013

Great Construction Litigator

Eric is one of a very few attorneys who has a firm grasp of construction and legal practices. On a very difficult case in DC, Eric's command of the facts allowed him to destroy the integrity of opposing fact and expert witnesses. I have worked with Eric on many cases and without exception he wins e...very dispute. Winning is everything. I go with the winners.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2013

Contract dispute matter

Mr. Darden provided us with our best interest as a priority. Very straight forward in keeping us apprised of information as it became pertinent to our situation. He always moved in a foward progress and stayed true to the objection of the goals. His professionalism and diligence is exemplary of wh...y he is considered of the best in his field if not the best.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Superlawyer, Thomson Reuters

2003

AV Rating, Martindale Hubbel

N/A

Recognized Top Tier Lawyer, Chambers USA: America's Leading Construction Lawyers

Associations

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Duke University School of Law

Languages

English

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