Eric Maxwell Overholt

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Eric Maxwell Overholt

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Workers compensation Lawyer Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

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About Eric

Biography

RECOVERED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR INJURED WORKERS. CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 90%

Workers Compensation Applicant's Attorney. Handling brain injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries and death benefit cases. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensan. All aspects of negotiations, trials and appeals.

19 years

90%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

15%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

Eric Maxwell Overholt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Megan | May 25, 2011 | Workers Compensation

Got a settlement I was happy with

Eric is knowledgeable, professional, and got me a settlement I am happy with, in addition to closing my case (which is something to celebrate in itself after 3 years). I'm really grateful I had Eric to explain the work comp process to me, as well as to tell me what to expect with my case. Work comp i...s confusing and frustrating and after trying to handle things myself I felt lost and hopeless. Eric was able to take over all of the necessary communication and paperwork that I didn't understand and felt defeated by. I know for a fact that I would not have gotten the same result without Eric and I am really thankful for him and his help. While I hopefully won't need his assistance again, I would recommend him to any of my friends or family members without hesitation.

Posted by colleen | May 24, 2011 | Workers Compensation

*****Workerscompensation Client****

Eric overholt is my husband's attorney.I would like everyone to know that eric spend's quality time with his client's and has their best interest's in mind.Eric has chosen a perfect field to practice law. The workerscompesation field is not for the faint at heart. This area of law is best suited for ...people like eric that have compassion for their client's and understand what they have suffered and endured. Eric is simply the best, and far younger and better than the rest.

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Bryan Sklar

Litigation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of Mr. Overholt's many strengths is his integrity and knowledge of the law. When I have a legal question I want to bounce off another attorney, he is my first call. Mr. Overholt is a very approachable and there is no doubt his clients are in very capable and good hands. Highly recommended."

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Michael Rott

Workers compensation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Eric is an extremely talented litigator. He is very articulate and can persuade nearly any Judge to see his client's position. I have had the pleasure to supervise, as well as work hand in hand with Eric on several legally challenging cases that have resulted in some astonishingly positive results. If someone is looking for sound and creative lawyering, they should contact Eric."

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Nichole Cristilli

Class action lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric is my supervisor at Hiden Rott and Oertle, LLP and I know him to be one of the most driven, forward thinking, aggressive, and ambitious attorneys out there. He gets excellent results for his clients and does so with innate compassion and expert efficiency."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Overholt is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Patrick Long

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Zander

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have sent Eric multiple referrals in Worker Compensation and Personal Injury. Every referral has come back and raved about Eric's commitment and dedication to their case."

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Kristi Graham

Class action lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Pollock

Class action lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Blancato

Workers compensation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am proud to endorse this lawyer."

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John Harter

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Overholt keeps up to date on the law and handles his cases with skill and experience. I highly recommend his services."

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Stuart Zander

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is my go to referral for all workers compensation clients. All the referrals I have given him have only raved about his commitment to their case and his attention to detail."

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Benjamin Aguilar

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Overholt is a skilled advocate and a go-getter who zealously represents his clients Eric is an extremely ethical, hard-working, and knowledgeable attorney, who works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer my own friends and family to him."

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Raymond Ryan

Litigation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Jafine

Unknown lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Overholt is an excellent attorney. He always fights for his clients. He is a dedicated and highly knowledgeable lawyer. I enthusiastically recommend him."

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Ryan Kopchak

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have always known him to be professional, ethical, and a genuine pleasure to be around."

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Henry Yorgey

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very reliable and conscientious. He is someone that can be trusted to get the job done right."

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Jonathan Ring

Litigation lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. The best way I can describe Eric is to say that he is "a natural". His analytical skills, creativity, objectiveness, and fearless demeanor are weapons he applies to his profession with precision. These natural abilities coupled with a highly academic legal mind strike panic in the hearts of opposing attorneys. He is a true warrior for justice."

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Steven Martin

Unknown lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric Overholt is one of the brightest and most confident Attorneys I know. He truly knows what it means to be an advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Eric and commend his legal abilities."

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Sabrina Stuart

Unknown lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric is a very knowledgable and skilled attorney. He makes an effort to stay abreast of the latest developments within the fields of law he practices. He has done excellent work for clients with complex class action lawsuits. I endorse Eric."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

"10 Best" Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top Attorney - Semi Finalist, San Diego Daily Transcript

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Top Attorney, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Top Attorney, Avvo

2012

Outsanding Associate Attorney, Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP

2006

First Place Regional Negotiation Competition, American Bar Association

2006

1st Place - Student Negotiation Competition, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Eric M. Overholt

2016 - 2021

Partner, Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP

2013 - 2014

Volunteer Appellate Review Attorney, California Innocence Project

2007 - 2015

Senior Associate, Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

State of California Department of Real Estate

Broker

2010 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Member

2008 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2007 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2019

California Applicants' Attorneys Association Chapter

President

2014 - 2017

California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter

Vice President

2014 - 2015

San Diego County Bar Association

Section Leader - Workers' Compensation

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v. Acme Staffing

Settled

Doe v. All Street Towing

Settled

Class Action Lawsuit

Settled

Won Appeals for Prison Worker's Children

Won on Appeal

Seven Figure Settlement for Injured Worker

Settled for 7 Figures

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Education

2006

Thomas Jefferson SOL

Law

2003

Univ of California Santa Barbara

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Workers' Compensation Overview for Employees

Workers' Compensation Procedures

2015

CSEA Workers' Compensation Training

Workers' Compensation Training

2013

CLI/TJSL Summer Law Student Program

Access to Justice: An Introduction & Overview

2013

California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter

MCLE - New forms for Applicant's Attorneys - Post SB 863

2012

SB 863 - The New Regulations are Coming

How SB 863 will impact the Applicant's Attorney's practicee

2011

SEIU Local 1000

Pitfalls for Injured Workers in Workers' Compensaiton Cases

2011

KPBS Radio Station

Legal Issues Surrounding the 2011 San Diego Blackout

2010

California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter

Recent Developments in Workers' Compensation Law

2008

Breakfast with the Attorneys at AFSCME Local 3299

Workers Compensation - Protecting You and Your Members

2007

Special Engagement with Ironworkers Local 229

Labor and Employment Issues for Union Members

2007

Lecture at Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Copyrights and Online Video Games

2007

Labor Laws for Union Employees

Labor Laws for Union Employees

Publications

2017

San Diego Lawyers' Workers' Compensation Blog Workers’ Compensation Attorney Fees Explained

2015

San Diego Lawyers' Workers' Compensation Blog Build Your Work Comp Case Early With Evidince Of The On The Job Injury

2011

2011 National Structured Settlements Trade Association Annual Meeting Co-Author with Michael I. Rott - Structured Settlements From a Union's Point of View

2008

MacSurfer's Headline News Headline News - Hack of the Clones

2007

Labor Leader Supreme Court of California Upholds Workers' Rights

2007

The Union Defender Protect Your Rights: Insist on Meal and Rest Periods

2006

San Diego Lawyer Magazine Contractual Development in Online Gaming

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Eric earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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