Overview
Eric joined the firm’s Tampa office in 2021. He represents employers in all facets of litigation in federal court, state court, and before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and Florida Commission on Human Relations (“FCHR”). Eric handles a wide variety of labor & employment matters, including internal investigations, drafting agreements, and responding to claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, medical leave, wage and hour, breach of contract, covenants not to compete, trade secrets, and whistleblower actions.
Eric earned his Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Constangy, Eric began his legal career with a national labor and employment firm in Tampa.
About Me
While not working, Eric enjoys spending time with his partner, Kurt, and their chocolate lab, Marley. Eric is also a big Florida Gators and sports fan, an electric car enthusiast, and loves traveling.
News & Analysis
Client Presentations & Firm Publications
- Tampa Convention Center
Speaking Engagements & Industry Publications
- No More 1-Star Ubers: A New Model of Ride-Share Is Here, 7 Emory Corp. Governance & Accountability Rev. 35 (2020). Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/ecgar/vol7/iss1/2
- “Winning takes precedence over all. There’s no gray area. No almosts.”
- Kobe Bryant
Practices
- Affirmative Action/OFCCP Compliance
- Background Check & FCRA Litigation
- Class/Collective Actions
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
- ERISA Litigation
- Labor Relations
- Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition
- Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
- Whistleblower & Retaliation
Practice Emphasis
- Employment Litigation Prevention and Defense
- Wage & Hour Compliance and Litigation
- Defense of EEOC and FCHR Charges
- Age Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- Race Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- National Origin Discrimination and Retaliation Investigations and Defense
- Sexual Harassment Investigations and Defense
- Non-Compete Enforcement and Defense
Industries
Education
Emory University School of Law
- J.D., 2021
- Daniel Summer Named Scholar
- Staff Member, Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Review
University of Florida
- B.A., 2018, cum laude, Criminology and Law
Bar & Court Admissions
- Florida, 2022
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida