Eric’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and business organizations in a variety of commercial contexts, including planning, organizing, and financing business entities, handling business and real estate transactions, advising on contract and employment issues, and litigating commercial disputes. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon. Eric received his B.A. from the Honors Program at the University of Washington, where he rowed on the varsity crew team, and his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University. He has been named to the list of Washington Rising Stars in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2014 | 07/09/2022 |
WA | Active | 2008 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2020 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2019 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2018 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
Selected to Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters | 2013 |
Regional and National Negotiation Competitor | American Bar Association | 2008 |
Order of Barristers | National Order of Barristers Board of Governors | 2008 |
National Moot Court Team for Appellate Advocacy | Seattle University School of Law | 2007 |
Regional and National Negotiation Competitor | American Bar Association | 2007 |
Excellence for the Future Award for Legal Writing | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) | 2006 |
Regional and National Negotiation Competitor | American Bar Association | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | Stokes Lawrence | 2019 - Present |
Attorney & Shareholder | Mills Meyers Swartling P.S. | 2015 - 2019 |
Associate Attorney | Mills Meyers Swartling P.S. | 2008 - 2014 |
Judicial Extern | U.S. District Court - Western District of WA | 2007 - 2007 |
Summer Associate | Mills Meyers Swartling | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
King County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Rotary Club of Seattle | Member | N/A |
Pacific Northwest Barbeque Association | Judge | N/A |
National Order of Barristers | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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LexisNexis Practice Guide | Washington Civil Discovery, Contributing Editor | 2013 |
National Business Institute | Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) | 2008 |
National Business Institute | Emerging Issues in Washington Insurance Coverage | 2008 |
National Business Institute | Discovery in Washington Bad Faith Litigation | 2008 |
National Business Institute | Bad Faith Litigation (nationwide survey) | 2008 |
National Business Institute | Bad Faith in Washington | 2008 |
National Business Institute | The Misreprensentation Defense in Commercial Coverage Litigation | 2007 |
National Business Institute | Bad Faith in Washington | 2007 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Discovery in Washington Bad Faith Litigation | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | J.D., cum laude | 2008 |
University of Washington | B.A., Honors Program | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Drafting Workshop: LLC Operating Agreements | Issuance and Transfers of Membership Interests | 2014 |
Business Law Boot Camp, NBI | Preparing Common Business Contracts | 2013 |
Negotiation Workshop | Negotiation Tactics | 2007 |
Annual Jackson School Task Force Dinner | US-Russian Security Cooperation | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Automobile Manufacturer | |
Insurance Companies | |
Air Carrier | |
Local Business | |
Startup Businesses |
Casey Lund, Business Attorney on Oct 10, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Robinson was opposing counsel in a multi-party construction defect matter where he represented the defendant (a general contractor) on behalf of an insurance company. On top of being a great advocate for his client's position, I found Eric to be intelligent, genuine, trustworthy and honest. Ultimately the matter settled just days before trial with the assistance of a tireless mediator. I look forward to the next opportunity that I may have to work as an opposing counsel on a different matter. I endorse Mr. Robinson.