Eric J. Harter

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Education

          Eric graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.B.A. in Finance.  He graduated Cum Laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (“Case”).

Corporate Practice

          Eric has served the corporate and general legal needs of a variety of businesses for the Firm, both institutional and entrepreneurial.

Real Estate Practice

          The real estate legal needs of a variety of corporations, businesses, entrepreneurs, developers, community development corporations and individuals have been served by Eric.

          Real estate engagements have included the representation of developers, buyers and sellers, owners, tenants, borrowers and landlords with respect to a number of types of real estate.

Litigation Practice

          Firm litigation engagements on which Eric has assisted have included, among others, contract litigation, employment law, foreclosure, copyright infringement and pension liability.

Employment Law Practice

          Firm engagements on which Eric has assisted have included, among others, consulting on personnel and human resource issues, updating of employee policy manuals and employment and severance contracts.

Not For Profit Organizations Practice

          Not for profit organizations within the Firm’s communities have sought the Firm’s and Eric’s counsel on a broad variety of issues facing those organizations, including compliance with selected federal and state laws and regulations, tax, employment law, real estate, financing, intellectual property and litigation.  See Some of the Organizations Served by the Firm's Civic Initiative on the Firm's website.

Professional Involvements

          Eric is or has been a member of the following Bar Associations and Sections within those Associations: American Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section and Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section; and the Virginia State Bar Association.

Speeches and Presentations

          Eric has been a speaker on and made presentations regarding various employment law issues and various aspects of real estate transactions.

Prior Business Experience

          Prior to law school, Eric worked as a Financial Analyst and Manager of Billing, Collections and Fraud Prevention for Startec Global Communications. 

Outside the Office

          At William and Mary, Eric ran Cross Country.  Today, Eric runs in marathons and 10Ks.