Eric M. Christiansen

Eric M. Christiansen

4.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 22 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

711 North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, FL

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 90%

I represent injured workers and assist them in obtaining workers' compensation benefits.

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Lancaster & Eure, P.A.

711 North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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Eric M. Christiansen's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great Attorney

I hired Eric, for my workmen’s comp case. This Attorney is top of his profession always took time to inform me every step of the way always called me back and fought for my rights I thank GOD he never gives up if you’re injured I’m so sorry you need the best Eric is just that thank you Attorney Eric ...For your out standing professionalism. Donna

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Amazing service and staff!!!

I have showed up at Mr. Christiansen’s office, over Halloween last year, I was very overwhelmed having to go through the first time in my life, with my injury and needed help. He has shown so much care, and took his time to explain everything to me, and made sure I understood I was in great han...ds with him. He has been there for me since day one. I could have not asked to have a better representation then him. I would recommend him and his firm to everyone that is in need of legal services. I feel very blessed he is on my side, and that i have found their firm.

Posted by andrew | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Rude, unproffesional. Avoid a negative experience.

I cannot recall positive experiences with this attorney. I hired Mr. Christiansen after a work related injury to handle my Workers Compensation case. In our first meeting he seemed attentive and interested in the case. After I signed the retention form he suddenly changed. As days went by I started r...eceiving paperwork from the insurance company and others. I had questions. I call Mr. Christiansen many times however he would state that he was busy. I email him. with the same results: no answer. I had to eventually find my answers to legal questions through Google searches. Mr. Christiansen never available. This negligent attitude continued for several month. I eventually received a letter for a deposition and also a mediation appointment in front of a judge. Once again I tried to call him. Not available. I finally email Lancaster & Eure, law office where Mr. Christiansen works, stating that I needed his help, also stating my displeasure of his careless attitude toward my case as an injured worker. After never receiving an answer to my calls for months he finally called me the next day to his office. As he literally slammed legal books on his desk he fired me as a client ten days before a deposition and a coming mediation in front of a judge. He never answered any questions about my case, neither helped me on my case as an injured worker. He left me with many questions having to find another attorney halfway. In my personal experience Mr Anderson doesn’t seem to care about the average guy that is injured on the job, he is unprofessional, vindictive and rude. Avoid a negative experience and work with a different workers compensation attorney in Sarasota Bradenton.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Bad

I would not recommend this attorney. You never talk to him after hired. You pass from paralegal to paralegal he do not answer calls. Bad.

Eric Christiansen

Replied last April 03, 2017

I am sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our firm strives to create the best possible experience for our clients. I pride myself on being available to all of my clients. My legal assistants also work closely with clients to assist with certain aspects of cases. In workers' compensation cases, it is common for clients to interact with the attorney in connection to litigation events such as depositions and mediations, and with legal assistants regarding routine paperwork. I will use your experience to help me improve my services going forward.

Posted by Nick | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Eric Christiansen

Eric was more than I could have ask for. He kept me informed as to how thing were progressing. Answered any and all questions. With Eric I felt like someone was finally on my side. I have given his name to all my friends

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"I have known Eric essentially my entire career and find him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Book Award in Admiralty, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida

2002

Book Award in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney at Law, Lancaster & Eure, P.A.

2010 - 2013

Client Services Director, Sedgwick CMS

2005 - 2009

Claims Consultant, Specialty Risk Services

2003 - 2005

Attorney at Law, McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

2014 - Present

Rotary Club

2013 - Present

Florida Workers' Advocates

Sample of Legal Cases

A.R. v. Paradise Hotels MGMT/Twin City Fire Insurance Co./CCMSI

Housekeeper overcame insurance company’s aggressor and fraud defenses at trial, which were found to lack merit. Housekeeper was awarded ongoing medical benefits, as well as payment of her hospital bills.

C.F. v. Howard Leasing/North American Risk Services/Sunz Insurance

Judge rejected all of the insurance company’s defenses and awarded lost wage benefits from the date of the accident to the present, ongoing medical care, and transportation/translation benefits for all medical appointments.

D.S. v. Riverside Behavioral Center/Liberty Mutual

Upon review of the competing testimonies of the parties' vocational experts, the Judge of Compensation Claims accepted the opinions favorable to injured worker and awarded permanent total disability benefits.

L.A. v. Pines of Sarasota/Zenith Insurance Company

IInsurance company failed to meet its burden on its fraud defense and its fraud defense was denied. Also, the Judge of Compensation Claims ordered the insurance company to authorize a medical provider in the local area.

J.C. v. Florida Underground/Summit

Judge of Compensation Claims found that insurance company’s denial was improper and ordered insurance company to provide medical care and attention for both shoulders.

I.V. v. Beall’s Distribution Center/Sedgwick CMS

Judge determined that the employer’s refusal to pay temporary partial disability benefits was improper and ordered the employer to pay temporary partial disability benefits for up to 104 weeks..

C.C. v. Goodwill Industries of Manasota, Inc./Patriot Risk Services

Judge determined that the injured worker’s violation of company policy did not rise to the level of misconduct that would support denial of lost wage benefits, awarded temporary total and temporary partial benefits to the injured worker.

A.G. v. Beall's, Inc./Sedgwick CMS

After trial, including cross-examination of an employer witness, Judge of Compensation Claims accepted the testimony of the injured worker over the testimony of the employer witness and awarded medical care for the hernia, including a general surgeon.

W.D. v. Wellcraft Marine/Broadspire

Judge ruled in favor of injured worker and awarded the motor-powered knee prosthesis.

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Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1999

Florida Southern College

Finance

Languages

English

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