Eric advocates for business clients in premises and product liability cases that allege exposure to asbestos, benzene and industrial chemicals.
A seasoned litigator, Eric excels at handling depositions in cases of national scope. As a significant part of his practice, he defends petrochemical companies against mass tort claims related to toxic exposures on drilling rigs and offshore oil platforms, and in plastic production facilities.
As the firm's lead attorney on workers' compensation cases in Missouri and Illinois, Eric represents businesses and consults with the firm’s national legal team on proactive strategies to protect client interests. He also advises clients on construction litigation and commercial disputes, as well as questions involving complex, multimillion-dollar insurance coverage claims.
Eric conducted his first jury trial and argued before the Missouri Court of Appeals within his first year of practice and has since appeared before state and federal courts and administrative bodies throughout Missouri and Illinois, and has tried cases in multiple jurisdictions. Having worked at an international insurance company and at law firms of all sizes, he offers clients the personal focus reflective of a small firm, along with the technology, cost-effective processes and collaborative resources afforded by a large national practice. Clients appreciate his ease in building rapport no matter the environment.