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Eric David Bruce

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  • Bradenton, FL
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Eric

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

Wrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 80%

  2. Wrongful death: 20%

Contact

905 6th Ave W
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Heintz & Becker

905 6th Ave W
Bradenton, FL, 342057701

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199212/20/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale Hubbell2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHeintz & Becker2016 - Present
Litigation AttorneyHeintz & Becker2009 - 2016
Senior Program AttorneyManatee County Clerk of Circuit Court1998 - 2009
PrincipalEric D. Bruce, P.A.1993 - 1998
AssociateHarllee, Porges, Hamlin & Hamrick1992 - 1993
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeChair2019 - Present
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeMember2017 - Present
Florida Bar, 12th Judicial Circuit, Grievance Committee BMember2016 - Present
Manatee County Bar AssociationPast President2010 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationN/A2009 - Present
Manatee County Bar AssociationPresident2009 - 2010
Manatee County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect2008 - 2009
Manatee County Bar AssociationTreasurer2006 - 2008
Manatee County Bar AssociationDirector2003 - 2006
Manatee County Bar AssociationHigh School Mock Trial Coach1996 - 2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of Lawlaw1992
Florida Atlantic UniversityBachelor of Business Administration1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Sarasota Manatee Paralegal meetingEthical issues related to LOPs2011
Florida Bar SeminarFamily Law2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Boltwood v. Manatee CountyPlantiff verdict $155,000, 45% comparative negligence
Myslinski v. Shorewalk Condominium AssociationJudgment for $590,000 with 25% comparative negligence

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Understanding and caring .

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I hired Heintz & Becker for a personal injury lawyer. Steve Heintz had Eric Bruce Handle my case. He was very easy to talk with and explained all of my options in plain english. He along with one of the firm's paralegal, Teresa Anderson, kept my informed of everything going on with my case. Eric was easy to contact and always willing to answer any question that I needed to talk with him about. Teresa was able to answer most all questions I had and if she couldn't Eric would get back to me quickly. I hope never to have to hire an attorney due to an injury but if it should happen I would only call this office. They do make you feel important and that they really do care about you.

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Danielle Lindauer, Personal injury Attorney on May 9, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

John Phillips

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.

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