Atty. Eric R. Watson
Eric R. Watson focuses his practice on defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical-malpractice claims, as well as other professional negligence, personal injury, premises liability claims.
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Eric R. Watson is an Associate based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2019). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 2019) and Michigan State University B.A. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric R. Watson focuses his practice on defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical-malpractice claims, as well as other professional negligence, personal injury, premises liability claims
- Prior to joining Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C., Eric practiced at prominent Metro-Detroit firms specializing in complex medical malpractice defense and birth trauma litigation
- He has also represented healthcare professionals in national-level litigation and has served as second chair at jury trial
- He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law in May 2019, with an added Certificate of Concentration in Health Law
- He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Michigan State University
- During his time at the University of Toledo College of Law, Eric competed in the Ohio Attorney General’s Public Service Mock Trial Competition and was a Student Tax Attorney at Toledo Law’s Tax Controversy Clinic, where he provided assistance to taxpayers in handling disputes and negotiating with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in contested matters, such as audits, appeals, and collections
- Eric was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2019 and is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyers & Judges Assistance Committee
- Prior to joining the State Bar of Michigan, Eric worked in Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Healthcare Compliance at one of the largest healthcare systems in Michigan
- He has also been consistently recognized as a Rising Star in Michigan Super Lawyers since 2023
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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