Real Estate Law

Mr. Erikson has handled a wide variety of real estate matters, including simple commercial lease negotiations and residential and commercial landlord/tenant disputes, complex construction litigation, nuisance litigation, mechanics' lien and lis pendens practice and land use matters. Highlights include representation of a casino in multimillion dollar construction litigation against general and sub-contractors, representation of national hotel chain in a regulatory and land use matter, defense of a commercial property owner in lawsuit by tenants claiming landlord liability for burglaries, and an action involving a real estate partnership dispute.

Employment Law

Mr. Erikson has handled a number of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, trade secret, and other employee dispute lawsuits -- as well as drafting and review of employment, independent contractor and consulting agreements.

Insurance Law

Mr. Erikson has brought and defended a number of insurance coverage and bad faith lawsuits -- both at the trial court and appellate levels. Highlights include an action by a national theatre chain suing its insurer for coverage in a trademark infringement action, defense of an insurance company in a civil action brought by the United States government alleging deceptive sales practices, and defense of an insurance company in a multidistrict federal class action regarding claims of fraud in the marketing of life insurance.

Financial Services

Mr. Erikson has represented a number of financial services clients. Highlights include defense of a major credit-reporting agency in various lawsuits brought both by consumers and merchants, defense of companies for alleged violation of fair debt collection practice laws, and representation of a global brokerage and investment-banking firm in several lawsuits against competitors relating to misuse of proprietary information.

Securities Law

Mr. Erikson has brought lawsuits against -- as well as defended -- broker-dealers, brokers and financial advisors, in civil actions and arbitrations involving securities and investment fraud. He has also defended corporations accused of misconduct relating to stock sales and options, and defended a national insurance company against a civil action brought by the federal government seeking to enjoin allegedly deceptive securities sales practices.

New Ventures

Mr. Erikson regularly helps new and emerging businesses get started on the right foot -- from basic incorporation and set-up to industry-specific regulatory regimes. Clients have included social networking and other ecommerce sites, fashion lines, herbal remedy providers, and a treasure-hunting partnership.