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Eric is an experienced litigator, trial attorney, and appellate advocate. He represents victims of wrongful termination, unfair wage and hour practices, workplace harassment, and discrimination; whistleblowers who suffer retaliation after standing up for themselves or others; and entrepreneurs crossed by former business partners. Eric successfully handled matters in state and federal court and prevailed in numerous appellate cases, including before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court.
Mindful that most people seldom interact with the legal system, Eric uses his knowledge and experience to guide his clients through an often-intimidating process. He is always looking for ways to use technology to better serve his clients and is a frequent speaker on trial advocacy and visual presentation skills.
Eric was born in Fukuoka, Japan and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He spends his free time contending with the big personalities of his two daughters (now ages 4 and 7). Eric is an aspiring but unaccomplished triathlete.
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705 S. Ninth St., Suite 305, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Posted by Louis | August 30, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Eric Gilman on August 4th, 2022 regarding a time-sensitive employment law matter, then spoke to him on the phone during the next week regarding some of the details and he requested that I send him all the relevant documentation in a PDF file. That was completed by 8/14/22. Although I requ...
I am sorry that you did not have a good experience. As your review indicates, you were never a client. Nonetheless, legal ethics rules prohibit me from disclosing the substance of our communications. As such, I cannot directly respond to you here, but am happy to address your concerns offline. I will say generally that my firm receives many inquiries from individuals seeking representation. We decline many of them, never dissuade callers from consulting other firms, and certainly never promise to represent everyone who receives a free case consultation. As before, I wish you luck in finding a satisfactory resolution to your legal issue.
Posted by Tim | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I engaged Eric Gilman to represent me in a complex construction litigation case. The basis for the case was a faulty construction product that created damages to my property. There were four parties involved in the defense side: the manufacturer, the distributor, the installer and the inspector who a...
Posted by Marsha | December 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Beck, Chase & Gilman during a very rough time. I was lost, confused and under doctor’s care. I lost my job, my career! If you are reading this, most likely that is what is happening to you. You have come to the right place. Eric Gilman walked me through what needed to be done. The p...
Posted by Anne | December 31, 2014
Eric took over this case on short notice and reviewed many documents and offered suggestions and advice that was timely and brief. He did not waste his time or ours. He is personable, professional, courteous and efficient. In court he guided us well with concise suggestions. He treated everyone invol...
Posted by Jason | December 30, 2014
Eric did a fantastic job guiding us through our recent litigation.. His focus was always on the was on the facts of the case and the applicable law. He was thorough, although determined to minimize the time and money spent on litigation. Eric had an immediate grasp on the complexity of the case and h...
"Eric is my "go to" litigator whenever I have a client who is exploring litigation or who has been made a defendant in a federal or state case. He's able to assess a case easily and communicate with clients in a very understandable, practical way. Just as importantly, he understands the law that underlies the issues in the case (whether business, intellectual property, or a range of other issues). As a transactional attorney, I really appreciate that he "speaks my language," and my clients appreciate that he speaks theirs. The biggest compliment I can give him, though, is that my clients--many of whom have worked with a number of different lawyers--specifically request that Eric work on their case. I am always happy to oblige, as I both trust his judgment and have the utmost confidence in his abilities."
"Eric brings both zeal and passion to achieve results for his clients. Eric not only works hard he is willing to listen and ensure that his clients understand the process and their options. I recommend him highly.."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
"40 Under Forty" in the South Sound, The Business Examiner
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Order of the Barristers, Order of the Barristers - Seattle University School of Law Chapter
2008
Excellence for the Future Award-Employment Law, CALI
2020 - Present
Founding Member, Beck Chase Gilman PLLC
2015 - Present
Partner, Gordon Thomas Honeywell
2013 - 2015
Senior Associate, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
2009 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern, Washington State Court of Appeals (Div. 1)
2008 - 2009
Intern, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorneys' Office
2014 - Present
Pierce County Bar FoundationPresident
2011 - Present
American Inns of Court (Hon. Robert J. Bryan, Ch. XXV)
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2009 - Present
Pierce County Bar Association
2009 - Present
King County Bar Association
Court-approved settlement
Unanimous Court of Appeals reversed trial court and ordered public release of records
Complete dismissal after plaintiff rested at trial; Client awarded $90k in defense costs
Unanimous decision reversing lower court order and finding casino owner liable for unpaid wages
Unanimous decision reinstating client's discrimination lawsuit
Client prevailed in jury trial
9-0 ruling in clients' favor
Client prevailed in unanimous decision reversing lower court
Jury awarded unpaid wages, gambling losses, and economic losses stemming from wrongful termination.
Client prevailed in protecting trade secrets by obtaining preliminary injunction
Client prevailed in federal bench trial
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JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
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Bachelor of Arts
2016
Cloud Storage and Data Protection
2016
Temporary Restraining Orders & Preliminary Injunctions
2016
Getting Information Out of Expert Witnesses
2015
The Visual Trial and Today’s Technology
2014
The Visual Trial and Today's Technology
2013
Tablet Computers in Practice
2013
Lawyers Can't be Luddites
2012
Technology in Practice
2012
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Effectively Presenting Visual Evidence at Trial
2016
2015
2014
English
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