About

Eric Lawton is a pro propose with over 35 years of enjoy representing businesses and people in complex civil litigation, with a focal point on insurance disputes. Eric Lawton is a exceptionally skilled legal professional primarily based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the resolution of complex civil litigation cases. With over 35 years of revel in, he has correctly represented agencies and people in a wide range of subjects, specifically specializing in coverage disputes. One of Eric Lawton's key areas of understanding is representing policyholders in coverage disputes, which include issues related to bad faith, unfair business practices, duties to guard, indemnify, and pay advantages. He has a strong tune document of acquiring favorable results for his clients in cases involving diverse styles of insurance insurance, which includes business general legal responsibility, directors and officials legal responsibility, and professional liability. In addition to his work on insurance disputes, Eric Lawton also handles commercial enterprise litigation cases, which include agreement disputes, commercial enterprise fraud, unfair enterprise practices, and unfair competition. He affords strategic advice and illustration to clients, helping them navigate complicated prison troubles and steady favorable effects. One of the particular elements of Eric Lawton's exercise is his emphasis on representing employers in disputes with workers' repayment insurers. He assists employers in matters inclusive of class codes, unbiased contractors, payroll audits, and violations of law related to assessing premiums. His paintings in this location has helped California employers save thousands and thousands of dollars in workers' repayment coverage premiums and recover damages. Overall, Eric Lawton is thought for his determination to his clients and his ability to obtain tremendous outcomes in even the most hard felony cases. His significant experience and strategic approach make him a trusted advocate for groups and individuals dealing with complicated civil litigation subjects.

Legal Issues

Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Business Litigation
  • Represent Employers in Workers Comp Premium & Classification Disputes

Certificates

Certificate in Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
California Jurdictions
California
Since 1972
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 1975
9th Circuit Jurdictions
9th Circuit
Since 1974
Experience
    Education
    Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Education School Logo
    Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
    J.D. (1972)
    Graduation year: 1972
    University of California - Los Angeles Education School Logo
    University of California - Los Angeles
    B.A. (1969) | Political Science - International Relations
    Graduation year: 1969
    Associations
    Bruin Professionals Professional Association
    Bruin Professionals
    has membership
    2006 - Current
    Provisors Professional Association
    Provisors
    has membership
    1996 - Current
    Los Angeles County Bar Association Professional Association
    Los Angeles County Bar Association
    has membership
    1982 - Current
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association

    1981 - Current
    California State Bar
                        
                                                     # 53958 Professional Association
    California State Bar  # 53958
    has membership
    1972 - Current
    Costs
    • Retaines and Rates
      Hourly Rate Fee Arrangements
    Location
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