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5.0 /5.0
14 Client Reviews
$ 300-400 per hour
About Eric
Biography
Eric J. Moutz earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 2000 and a B.A., summa cum laude, from Ohio Northern University in 1997. While at the University of Michigan, Mr. Moutz won the United States national championship in the Jessup Moot Court Competition, an award of excellence in the oral advocacy program, and was an assistant editor of the Michigan Journal of Law Reform. During law school, Mr. Moutz clerked for the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals in Canton, Ohio.
Mr. Moutz was admitted to practice law in Minnesota in 2000 and Colorado in 2002. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Boulder County Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the NORML Legal Committee. Mr. Moutz is currently licensed to practice law in Colorado, as well as before the Federal District Court of Colorado, the Federal District Court of Minnesota, and the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Moutz also serves on the Board of Directors of Apogaea, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit and has previously served as a hearing officer for the Denver Civil Service Commission and as a member of the Board of Directors of Colorado NORML.
Mr. Moutz formed his own firm after working for almost a decade as a trial attorney for two large international law firms, where he handled numerous complex and high-stakes litigation matters. These cases have included contract disputes, partnership disputes, securities and fraud cases, construction defect cases, real estate disputes, and employment matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
70%
25 years
Contracts and Agreements
30%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 22 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Ruth | April 29, 2015
Top-Notch Attorney with Integrity and Fast Responses!
Mr. Moutz arrange a time to meet in a moment's notice with our urgent matter and took swift action right there and then in just meeting with him for the first time for consultation!! He understood the situation we had immediately with the big picture and a plan of action without having to research an...
Posted by Tracy | November 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
FANTASTIC ATTORNEY
Eric was a fantastic attorney. He immediately studied my case and understood my complex situation. He gave wonderful sound legal advice. His billing was very reasonable. When I was too emotional to think clearly he guided me back on path. He responded to my calls or emails immediately. I alway...
Eric J Moutz's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Volunteer of the Year, St. Vrain Safe House
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Eric J. Moutz, LLC
2003 - 2009
Associate, Hogan & Hartson
2000 - 2003
Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
Boulder County Democratic PartyCounty Counsel
2013 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Boulder County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Apogaea, Inc.Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Miller v. Hillyard (Case No. 2015cv0235) (Weld Cty. Dist. Ct.)
Win
Roney v. Engel
case dismissed by opposing side
Frame v. Timber Creek Homes, Inc.,
Verdict for client
Van Buren v. Southwest Alternative Care, LLC
Settled
Joseph v. Equity Edge, LLC, 192 P.3d 573 (Colo.App. 2008).
Win
Education
2000
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Ohio Northern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Burningman Global Leadership Conference
Internal Investigations
2014
Burningman Global Leadership Conference
Legal Strategies for Risk Mitigation
2013
Burningman Global Leandership Conference
Risk management
2013
Attorney Liability to Non-Clients: What Every Practioner Should Know
Attorney Ethics and Malpractice
Publications
2013
The Colorado Lawyer
Attorney Liability to Non-Clients, Avoiding the Traps
2013
The Colorado Lawyer
Litigating Disputes in the Medical Marijuana Industry
2006
Boulder County Business Report
Five Steps You can Take to Prevent Costly Litigation Problems
2006
Boulder County Bar Association Newsletter
The Colorado Trademark Act: A Viable Alternative For Protecting Your Client's Business Identity,
2003
30 Wm.Mitchell L.Rev. 2
Janssen v. Best & Flanagan: At Long Last, the Beginning of the End For the Auerbach Approach in Minnesota?
Languages
English