I own a small million dollar company and I had the misfortune of being legally bullied by what was deemed then as the 70th largest corporation in the United States. We provide aggressive representation to clients in North Alabama. , 2006 WL 1562665 (Tex. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Eric Wood is the Practice Innovations and Technology Partner. Expert Tool & Machine, Inc.  v. Sean  Petras,  et al. Mr. Wood is an AV-rated litigator and has received many honors for his legal acumen, including accolades as a Top Business and Commercial Litigator, Super Lawyer, and Rising Star in publications such as The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Martindale Hubbell, Texas Monthly, and National Law Journal. Awarded complete amount of attorney’s fees on behalf of defendant as prevailing party under Texas Theft Liability Act (TTLA) following plaintiff’s dismissal of all claims with prejudice for zero recovery. 3, Tarrant County, Texas Jan. 26, 2006). An insightful, hardworking lawyer, Eric brings a laser focus to his cases. Eric draws on significant prior experience in commercial lending and securities transactions, previously working as an associate in the Banking and Financial Services Department at Chapman and the Capital Markets group at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York. Eric Wood is a tenacious litigator who has represented clients in a wide variety of business disputes for nearly 15 years. And he kicked my rear so I should know. Successfully represented corporate homebuilder in defense and dismissal of invalid and unenforceable mechanic’s liens filed by two former officers of corporation. Won 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss on behalf of attorney client, whereby court dismissed every claim by plaintiff including securities fraud, legal malpractice and civil conspiracy. Two Dots, Inc. v. Tyco  Fire & Security,  et al. Represented popular hotel in defense of former employee’s  claims  of sexual  harassment, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress, resulting in settlement for a nominal amount before trial. 3:09-CV-1846-N (N.D. Tex. District Court, Collin County, Texas, Nov. 8, 2016). , 369 S.W.3d 911, 917 (Tex. Platinum Air Charters, LLC v. Circus Mississippi, Inc. July 3, 2008); Aspen Exploration, Inc. v. Venture Research Institute, Inc., et al. App. ., 2015 WL 5093251 (Tex. Jan. 23, 2009). , 2009 WL 2634858  (N.D. Tex. CV-12-1941 (15th District Court, Grayson County, Texas, Feb. 12, 2015). The Law Office of Eric Wood is here to help you through your legal problem. Eric is a partner with the law firm of Brown Fox PLLC, a full service business law firm located in Dallas, Texas. Won jury verdict against local hospital for material breach of services agreement. Defended personal guarantor against bank in appeal of trial court judgment awarding bank zero attorney’s fees arising out of breach of loan agreement and personal guaranty. The Law Office of Eric Wood is here to help you through your legal problem. DC-11-07277 (160th District Court, Dallas County, Texas February 27, 2013). Defended a Fortune 500 company against plaintiff uninterruptible power supply company’s claims of copyright infringement of plaintiff’s software, misappropriation of trade secrets, conversion, unfair competition and violation of the RICO statute. Learn about the newest regulations in business law, Practicing Business, Intellectual Property. 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He has twin sons and a daughter. Our office represents individuals in the areas of personal injury, car and truck accidents and criminal law. Eric is a former Managing Partner of the firm's Atlantic City office as well as a former member of the Executive Committee. Eric is uniquely experienced in representing clients to give them the peace of mind that their intellectual property is protected. Following appeal and oral argument to the Fifth Circuit, the Court upheld the district court’s award in its entirety and remanded for additional attorney’s fees incurred on appeal. University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2008, Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., Political Science and Environmental Studies, 2003, Practice Innovations and Technology Partner, International Legal Technology Association Webinar, June 16, 2020. District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Oct. 14, 2016). - President/CEO of Dallas-based Business. Court granted Rule 12(b)(6) motion dismissing plaintiff’s unlawful lockout, wrongful eviction, trespass, and invasion of privacy claims with prejudice.