Eric is a native Oregonian. He grew up in Portland where he developed his love for the game of tennis, rising through the ranks to be named as one of the top ten tennis players in the Pacific Northwest. He went on to play Division I tennis at the University of Oregon for four years while earning his bachelor’s degree in history.
After finishing his undergraduate degree, Eric worked for several years as a tennis professional before deciding to attend law school. He graduated from the the University of Oregon School of Law in 2014. Eric has worked with the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, the Oregon Department of Justice, the Reynolds Defense Firm, and now works as a trial attorney at Allstate.
Outside work, Eric still enjoys tennis and loves spending time with his wife and their young children.
Practice areas
Trial Attorney
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2015 | 05/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Intra-school Mock Trial Competition Winner | University of Oregon School of Law | 2013 |
Scholorship Winner | Caroline Forell Scholarship | 2013 |
Intra-school Mock Trial Competition Winner | University of Oregon School of Law | 2012 |
Scholar Athlete Award | University of Oregon | 2007 |
PAC-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention | University of Oregon | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Trial Attorney | Allstate Insurance Staff Counsel | 2018 - Present |
Legal Research Assistant | University Of Oregon School Of Law | 2015 - 2015 |
Associate Attorney | Reynolds Defense Firm | 2015 - 2018 |
Prosecution Clinic Member | Lane County District Attorney's Office | 2014 - 2014 |
Law Clerk | Oregon Department Of Justice | 2012 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon State Bar | Member | 2015 - Present |
OSB, Oregon New Lawyers Division | CLE Sub-committee Chair | 2018 - 2019 |
OSB, Oregon New Lawyers Division | CLE Subcommittee Co-Chair | 2017 - 2018 |
OSB | Pro Bono Fair Planning Committee Member | 2017 - 2017 |
MBA, Young Lawyers Section | Pro Bono Committee Member | 2016 - 2017 |
Wilson High School Mock Trial Team | Volunteer Coach | 2015 - 2019 |
OSB, Oregon New Lawyers Division | CLE Subcomittee Member | 2015 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Oregon School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
University of Oregon | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oregon DUI: A Citizen's Guide | Oregon DUI Law | 2018 |
DUI 101: What Every Lawyer Should Know About Oregon DUI Law | Oregon DUI Law | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Oregon v. J.M. | Not Guilty |
State of Oregon v. T.D. | Charges Dismissed |
State v. Oregon v. T.A. | Charges Dismissed |
State of Oregon v. C.R. | Not Guilty |
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Michelle Thomas, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eric is thorough, knowledgeable and diligent, and he is passionate about providing dogged advocacy to his clients. He is remarkably patient, answering all questions by drawing on his wealth of knowledge of DUII and DWI law to provide them with complete and accurate information.
Joel Sturm, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a diligent, professional, knowledgeable attorney who goes above and beyond in serving his clients.
Michelle Thomas, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eric is thorough, knowledgeable and diligent, and he is passionate about providing dogged advocacy to his clients. He is remarkably patient, answering all questions by drawing on his wealth of knowledge of DUII and DWI law to provide them with complete and accurate information.
Joel Sturm, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a diligent, professional, knowledgeable attorney who goes above and beyond in serving his clients.
Erin Kirkwood, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eric is intelligent, creative, and dedicated to serving his clients interests. He has honed his DUII-defense skills and is well-versed in the law.
Jason Pierson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've worked with Eric in the past, and when in comes to courtroom advocacy, Eric is a consummate professional. He knows just the right tone to set to get the best results for his clients.
Josh Gibbs, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 23, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Eric Pickard. He works passionately in advocating for his clients. Eric's work is thorough, clear and concise. He is highly motivated in empowering his clients in their personal affairs while maintaining integrity during a pending case. Eric offers more than legal defense and has a keen ear for listening to his clients and assisting them when the consequences of their legal matter affect their personal and professional lives. Eric defends his client's legal interests while supporting their efforts in truly becoming the best person that they wish to be.
Richard Morgan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Eric is thorough, hard working, and very bright. He does excellent work.
MacDaniel Reynolds, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've gotten to know Eric pretty well over the past few months, and he has impressed me as a genuine person and a skilled attorney. He wants to help people facing DUI charges, and his sincerity, and ability to connect with people, are talents that serve both Eric and his clients very well.