About Eric
Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 21 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers in Spokane 2016, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
1997
Finalist - Falknor Appellate Argument competition, University of Washington School of Law
1996
Semi-finalist - First Year Moot Court competition, University of Washington School of Law
1991
"Sweet Sixteen," 1991 national championship tournament, Cross Examination Debate Association
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Admininstrative Law Judge, Office Of Administrative Hearings
2006 - 2017
Owner, Roth Law Offices
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Lukins & Annis, P.S.
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Witherspoon Kelley
1997 - 1997
Legal Extern, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney
1996 - 1996
Legal Intern, Kain, Snow & Staeheli
Associations
2011 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice SectionCharter Member
2004 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of IdahoAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2001 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
1998 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice SectionVice Chair
2016 - 2016
Spokane Youth and Justice ForumCo-chair, Volunteer Coordinator
2015 - 2015
Spokane Youth and Justice ForumPlanning Committee Volunteer Coordinator
2015 - 2016
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice SectionSecretary
2014 - 2015
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice SectionVice Chair
2012 - 2016
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2011 - 2014
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice SectionSecretary
2008 - 2011
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Washington chapter)Member
2005 - 2005
Civil Mediation subcommittee, Spokane County Bar Association Superior Court Liaison CommitteeChair
2005 - 2006
Spokane County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionVice-Chair
2004 - 2017
Hospice of Spokane, "Scramble for Hospice"Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Prevailed. Judgment affirmed.
Education
2005
Certificate
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
1993
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
1993
Speaking Engagements
2014
Panelist
2013
Motion Practice & Brief Writing
2013
2012
2012
2011
Assumption of Risk: It's More Complicated Than You Think
2010
Federal Law in State Court: A Primer on Section 1983 Claims
2009
Legal Research Potpourri: Emerging Issues & Common Misunderstandings
2007
Contract Lawyering: One Practitioner's Perspective
2000
Family and Medical Leave Act - Terms and Conditions
2000
How to Review Performance and Impose Discipline the Smart Way
1999
Employment at Will, Performance Reviews, and Employee Discipline
1999
The Next Step in Performance Evaluations: Integrating Your Appraisal Process Into an Overall Litigation Prevention Strategy
1998
Employment at Will
Languages
English