Eric Washburn Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Virginia Beach

Eric has spent the majority of his life calling Virginia’s Hampton Roads region his home.  He graduated from Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, presently located in Virginia Beach. Eric attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance. Following several years of working in the information technology field, Eric aspired to become a lawyer and obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.. Early in his legal career, Eric served the citizens of Danville, Virginia as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney (prosecutor) where gained invaluable trial experience in all types of serious criminal matters.. Eric relocated to Virginia Beach, and began practicing plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. He takes great pride in protecting the rights of his clients and making sure they are fully compensated for their injuries.. Eric has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Virginia as a “Rising Star” for the years 2014-2017. This is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice of law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Virginia receive this distinction.. Actively involved in his community, Eric currently sits on the Board of Directors for Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School.. Eric is licensed to practice law in the following courts:. •All Virginia state courts. •All North Carolina state courts. •U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He is an active member in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Beach Bar Association.