Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2009, Eric has tried 74 cases to verdict: 71 as jury trials. He spent the first 12 years of his practice running his own firm in various forms, with a focus on representing persons arrested for impaired driving by understanding and explaining to juries the objective science behind alcohol and drug testing.
In 2021, Eric joined Casey Gerry as a trial lawyer representing Plaintiffs for civil justice where within 4 years Eric grossed $20.9 million in case closures through trials and settlements, $12.5 million in 2024 alone.
In 2025, Eric joined Antonyan Miranda, LLP to continue representing Plaintiffs in wrongful death and catastrophic injury civil cases, with a focus on brain injury cases.
Eric holds strong beliefs about early case organization, structure, and execution. One major approach to hold Defendants accountable is by taking a strong lead and remaining on the offense. Insurance Companies and the Defense Industry responds more to attorneys who are ready for trial, and Eric has earned and continues to prove his career as a trial lawyer.
Eric also blogs and podcasts regularly on emerging legal topics and teaches regularly across the country regarding trial skills and approaches. Recent presentations include:
With AAJ:
AAJ’s Deposition College (virtual) instructor, 2025.
The Power of Demonstrative Evidence, with Noah Moss, Esq., at the AAJ Annual Convention (San Franscisco), July 2025.
Work-site injury, delegable duty, and Privette, 2024, at the AAJ Annual Convention (Nashville), with Noah Moss, Esq.
With Trial Guides:
Streamline Your Trial & Motion Practice (through Trial Guides), 2025.
Mastering Case Management: Strategies for Efficient & Effective Organization (through Trial Guides), 2023.
On the side, Eric is an active professional musician (drummer) with his San Diego live band karaoke group, Rock Out Karaoke, and has earned several musical accomplishments, such as opening for Anthrax and having Ving Rhames say “I like your band’s cd.”
Eric in the media:
Eric on The Glamour Grind podcast with Ilona Antonyan, Esq. and Mila Arutunian, Esq. of Antonyan Miranda, LLP.:
Eric on Jim Crosby’s Trial Call 10 podcast:
Eric and Dave Casey, III on Synergy’s Jason Lazarus Trial Lawyer View podcast:
Eric on The Trial Lawyers College podcast, hosted by Rafe Foreman.
Eric re the art of writing human-centered content, on Chip LeFleur’s podcast.
Eric on Trial Lawyer Talk, Scott Glovsky’s podcast.
Case results include:
Confidential v. Confidential, wrongful death, 2024: $6.5 million settlement.
Birnbaum, et al v. Vault PK, et al., 2022, platform collapse: $3.4 million global settlement.
Confidential v. Confidential, auto v. auto, 2023: $3 million settlement.
Avalos v. Bread and Cie Wholesale, LLC, et al. 2024: $2.65 million settlement (worked this case with Noah Moss).
Zaragoza v. Confidential, et al., wrongful death dram shop case, 2024: $2 million settlement ($1 million policy for each Defendant).
Education:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctor
Northern Illinois University, BA in Music Education
Trainings & Certifications:
Graduated the 3-week Trial Lawyers College, July 2013
Intoxilyzer 8000 breathalyzer Operator’s Course, 2012
Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice; Axion Labs/American Chemical Society, 2011
DataMaster DMT and Basic Science of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing, 2011
NHTSA and IACP DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course, 2010
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Chief of Police (IACP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Course, 2010
Drug Evaluation and Classification Program: The Drug Recognition Expert Process, 2010
Presentations:
Streamline Your Trial & Motion Practice (a Trial Guides here), 2025. I donated all my proceeds to the Brain Injury Association of America.
Work-site injury, delegable duty, and Privette, 2024, at the AAJ Annual Convention (Nashville), prepared with Noah Moss.
Mastering Case Management: Strategies for Efficient & Effective Organization (a Trial Guides presentation here), 2023. I donated all my proceeds to the Brain Injury Association of California.
Legal Organizations:
I am admitted to practice law in the State of California and the Southern District of the United States District Court of California. In addition, I am actively involved in:
National Association of Premises Liability Attorneys
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
Lawyers Club of San Diego (Board member 2012 – 2016; Photography Co-Chair 2011 – 2013)
San Diego County Bar Association (Technology Committee member 2019 – present, Vice-Chair 2021; Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Anti-Racism subcommittee member 2021 – present)
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
San Diego Law Library Foundation board member (2021 – present)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Alumni Association (Board member 2009 – 2014, President 2013 – 2014)
Tom Homann LGBT Law Association
Awards & Achievements:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Adjunct Professor of the Year, 2016
Thomas Jefferson School of Law A. Thomas Golden Honorary Alumnus of the Year, 2015
San Diego’s Top 40 Under 40 by San Diego Metro, 2011
San Diego County Bar Association Outstanding Service by a New Lawyer, 2011
Drumming/Music:
I have a BA in music education from Northern Illinois University. My main band in San Diego is Rock Out Karaoke, a live-band karaoke experience. Please visit www.RockOutKaraoke.com for booking info.
Below is a sampling of my various styles of drumming:
“Badass” (original) with Meld
“Sara’s Lullaby” (original) with Meld
“The Gambling Song” (original) with Meld
“Moby Dick” with Meld
“Aenema” with Sage4
Tippin’, an original album by the Jazz Education Project. That link takes you to a free download of the album.
Please see in Instagram @DrummerEric for more samples.
Disclaimer:
***This page and this entire website may be seen as a solicitation. Although I try to simply make them informative, please understand it may be seen as a legal communication, and a solicitation at that.
