Atty. Eric B. Kunkel
ERIC B. KUNKEL is a Senior Counsel of the Firm in its Sherman Oaks, California, office.
Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Sherman Oaks, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Eric B. Kunkel at a Glance
Eric B. Kunkel is a Senior Counsel based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Tharpe And Howell Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on insurance and appellate. Admitted to practice in California All California State Courts U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court - C (1990). Educated at Ohio Northern University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S., 1987). Serves clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric B. Kunkel
- ERIC B. KUNKEL is a Senior Counsel of the Firm in its Sherman Oaks, California, office
- Mr. Kunkel’s practice is focused on appellate law, including the handling of cutting-edge appeals and writ petitions
- His appellate work includes first party claims and complex class-action lawsuits and has involved the substantive issues of negligence, the employer-employee relationship, contract disputes, insurance coverage and agency law, and personal injury
- Mr. Kunkel has prepared and argued numerous briefs before the state appellate courts, and has handled appeals brought in the Ninth Circuit
- He works closely with the Firm’s trial lawyers to ensure the preservation of appellate rights, and on other substantive, procedural, and strategic decision-making matters
- He also provides valuable insight on settlement strategies based on his knowledge of appellate law and his experience as a negotiator
- Mr. Kunkel has authored two law review articles, and teaches Torts at the Southern California Institute of Law, where he was named professor of the year in 2011
Practice Areas Explained
Eric B. Kunkel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric B. Kunkel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sherman Oaks.
Insurance Law in Sherman Oaks
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate Practice in Sherman Oaks
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sherman Oaks
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sherman Oaks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sherman Oaks Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sherman Oaks-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sherman Oaks Choose Eric B. Kunkel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric B. Kunkel's practice in the field of insurance and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric B. Kunkel brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and appellate, Eric B. Kunkel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sherman Oaks
A Sherman Oaks-based practice means Eric B. Kunkel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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