Atty. Eric M. Fraser
Appeals Eric regularly handles high-profile appeals and issue litigation. He has argued major cases before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 17+ Years Experience
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About Eric M. Fraser at a Glance
Eric M. Fraser is a ip and appellate attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Osborn Maledon PA. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2009). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric M. Fraser
- Appeals Eric regularly handles high-profile appeals and issue litigation
- He has argued major cases before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals
- Eric is listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List, Best Lawyers, and Southwest Super Lawyers for appeals
- Before joining private practice, Eric clerked on the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the D.C
- Circuit
- He currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Representative and as Chair Elect for the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar
- He also regularly writes about appeals, including contributing to SCOTUSblog, co-editing the azapp.com blog, and coauthoring a monthly column in Arizona Attorney magazine covering civil appeals
- The New York Times, Arizona Republic, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox News, Law360 and many local media outlets have featured his discussion of his cases or legal analysis
- Intellectual Property & Antitrust Eric’s practice also involves intellectual property and antitrust litigation
- He has represented many of the most well-known technology companies in patent, copyright, and trademark litigation
- He is a registered patent attorney, has a degree in Physics, is Chair Elect of the Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar, and is a past chair of the Antitrust Section
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Eric M. Fraser's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric M. Fraser handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Intellectual Property in Phoenix
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric M. Fraser is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Arizona →
Appellate Practice in Phoenix
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Eric M. Fraser is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-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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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Eric M. Fraser
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 M. Fraser's practice in the field of ip and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric M. Fraser brings 17+ 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 ip and appellate, Eric M. Fraser can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Eric M. Fraser 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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Common Legal Issues Eric M. Fraser Handles in Phoenix
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