Eric D. Gilman
  • Business Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law ...
  • Washington
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Eric represents victims of wrongful termination, unfair wage and hour practices, workplace harassment, and discrimination; whistleblowers who suffer retaliation after standing up for themselves or others; and entrepreneurs crossed by former business partners. As a civil litigator and class action attorney, he routinely assists individuals and entities in employment litigation, consumer protection actions, and complex business and contract lawsuits. Eric has prevailed in numerous appellate cases supporting worker rights, including before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court.

Mindful that most people seldom interact with the legal system, Eric uses his knowledge and experience to guide his clients through an often-intimidating process. He is always looking for ways to use technology to better serve his clients and is a frequent speaker on trial advocacy and visual presentation skills.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
Current
Education
University of Washington-Seattle
B.A. | Law, Societies & Justice; Political Science
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Seattle University School of Law
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Awards
Washington Rising Star
Super Lawyers
From 2012-2018
Scholar
King County Bar Foundation
2008
Trustee's Scholar
Seattle University
Consecutively from 2006-2009
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Employment Law
CALI
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Constitutional Law of Terrorism
CALI
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
Member
Current
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Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Inns of Court (Hon. Robert J. Bryan, Ch. XXV)
Member
Current
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Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services
Member
Current
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UWLS
Law Student Mentor
Current
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Speaking Engagements
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Effectively Presenting Visual Evidence at Trial, Fall Meeting
ABA GP
Technology in Practice, Potpourri CLE
TPCBA
Lawyers Can't Be Luddites
American Inns of Court (Hon. Robert J. Bryan, Ch. XXV)
Tablet Computers in Practice, Technology CLE
TPCBA
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
1201 Pacific Ave
#2100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Toll-Free: (800) 240-5051
Telephone: (253) 620-6500
Cell: (253) 620-6521
Fax: (253) 620-6565