Mr. Bruce was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1992 and moved to the Sarasota-Bradenton area that same year to begin his career as an attorney. During the course of his career, he has been engaged in various aspects of civil practice, including over ten years of service as the Senior Program Attorney for the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Child Support Enforcement Office, where on occasion he acted in the capacity of a Special Prosecutor on behalf of the State of Florida Department of Revenue in Indirect Criminal Contempt cases. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, a long-time coach and supporter of the Manatee High School Mock Trial Team program, a continuing legal education lecturer and the 2009-2010 President for the Manatee County Bar Association.
Practice areas
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Heintz & Becker | 2016 - Present |
Litigation Attorney | Heintz & Becker | 2009 - 2016 |
Senior Program Attorney | Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court | 1998 - 2009 |
Principal | Eric D. Bruce, P.A. | 1993 - 1998 |
Associate | Harllee, Porges, Hamlin & Hamrick | 1992 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar, Grievance Committee | Chair | 2019 - Present |
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee | Member | 2017 - Present |
Florida Bar, 12th Judicial Circuit, Grievance Committee B | Member | 2016 - Present |
Manatee County Bar Association | Past President | 2010 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | N/A | 2009 - Present |
Manatee County Bar Association | President | 2009 - 2010 |
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Manatee County Bar Association | President-Elect | 2008 - 2009 |
Manatee County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2006 - 2008 |
Manatee County Bar Association | Director | 2003 - 2006 |
Manatee County Bar Association | High School Mock Trial Coach | 1996 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | law | 1992 |
Florida Atlantic University | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Sarasota Manatee Paralegal meeting | Ethical issues related to LOPs | 2011 |
Florida Bar Seminar | Family Law | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Boltwood v. Manatee County | Plantiff verdict $155,000, 45% comparative negligence |
Myslinski v. Shorewalk Condominium Association | Judgment for $590,000 with 25% comparative negligence |
Posted by joe
Tue Nov 20 2012
Danielle Lindauer, Personal injury Attorney on May 9, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse Attorney Bruce. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.
David Becker, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 4, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Eric is an excellent advocate for his clients who will work tirelessly to assure that his clients get the justice they deserve. I recommend him highly.
Steven Heintz, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 31, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse Eric with no reservation. I have watched Eric practice law since 1994 and he has practiced with my firm since 2009. Eric has a natural gift for trial skills and negotiating. He is brilliant and a hard worker. I am fortunate to work with him.
J Olmstead, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bruce is a superb advocate. I have personally benefited from his excellent advocacy in the court room with a ruling he got from a judge. Too many lawyers are "TV" lawyers who take cases in and settle them. Mr. Bruce is the genuine article when it comes to litigation. He tireless in his efforts for his clients. I have read his memorandums, seen the effect he has in the court room and been impressed by his skill. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and a brilliant litigator.
Crystal Golm, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a fantastic attorney, with an excellent reputation in our community. I highly recommend Eric if you are looking for an attorney with a quick legal mind an attention to detail.