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Eric W. RobinsonP: (206) 382-1000
Assistant: Anna Armitage A Seattle native, Eric Robinson joined the firm in 2007. Eric splits his time between serving the day-to-day transactional needs of business clients, and commercial litigation – defending and securing business rights. Outside the office, Eric enjoys foreign travel, home improvement projects, and numerous outdoor activities. |
Practice Areas
Education
- University of Washington, honors program, B.A., 2005
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Representative Work
- Defended national automobile manufacturer against a variety of commercial and consumer based claims.
- Prosecuted claims for bad faith by insurance companies in denying coverage.
- Recovered indemnity obligations on behalf of large international air carrier.
- Defended local business chain against discrimination complaint.
- Advised and drafted documents for startup businesses entering the consulting, construction, technology, and restaurant industries.
- Negotiated commercial leases for retail and agricultural tenants.
- Drafted commercial leases for multi-property landlord.
- Maintain corporate books for large West Coast based international business.
- Foreclosure of multi-million dollar commercial real estate for national lender.
- Defended commercial guarantor when principal debtor defaulted on multi-million dollar loans.
- Successfully litigated numerous construction defect claims, on behalf of homeowners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Professional and Community Activities
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES - King County Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division, Social Committee Co-chair)
- Washington State Bar Association
- National Order of Barristers
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - Rotary Club of Seattle
- World Affairs Council
- World Trade Club
- Alumni Involvement, UW Jackson School of International Studies
Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements
- BAD FAITH IN WASHINGTON
NBI, 2007-2008 - BAD FAITH LITIGATION NATIONWIDE SURVEY
NBI, 2008 - DISCOVERY IN WASHINGTON BAD FAITH LITIGATION
NBI, 2008 - INSURANCE FAIR CONDUCT ACT (IFCA)
NBI, 2008 - EMERGING ISSUES IN WASHINGTON INSURANCE COVERAGE
NBI, 2008 - THE MISREPRESENTATION DEFENSE IN COMMERCIAL COVERAGE LITIGATION
NBI, 2007 - DISCOVERY IN WASHINGTON BAD FAITH LITIGATION
NBI, 2007 - NEGOTIATION TACTICS
Negotiation Workshop, 2007 - US-RUSSIAN SECURITY COOPERATION
Annual Jackson School Task Force Dinner, 2005
Recognition
- Order of Barristers, 2008
Background and Interests
- Foreign travel
- Home improvement projects and yard work
- Any excuse to be outdoors, no matter the weather
- Pacific Northwest Barbeque Association, Certified BBQ Judge