Atty. Eric M. Sowatsky

Atty. Eric M. Sowatsky

Eric M. Sowatsky is an experienced attorney, having represented large corporations, public entities, and public utilities in matters throughout California, from inception through trial, involving complex tort and contract claims, including high-exposure wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, and premises liability actions.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Eric M. Sowatsky at a glance

Eric M. Sowatsky is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Central District of California (2017). Educated at Southwestern Law School (J.D. Ninth, 2016) and Indiana University (B.A. History, 2008). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric M. Sowatsky is an experienced attorney, having represented large corporations, public entities, and public utilities in matters throughout California, from inception through trial, involving complex tort and contract claims, including high-exposure wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, and premises liability actions
  • Prior to joining Yukevich | Cavanaugh, Mr. Sowatsky worked as in-house complex litigation counsel at a large insurance company where he specialized in law and motion practice and secured summary judgment and other significant victories for his clients on a regular basis
  • While he is most comfortable in the courtroom, Mr. Sowatsky also has significant experience formulating litigation strategies, taking and defending depositions, and drafting all manner of pleadings, motions, and other documents in preparation for trial
  • Before practicing as an advocate, Mr. Sowatsky worked at the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, where he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Paul Turner, Presiding Justice of Division 5, and also as a summer extern for the Honorable Tricia A. Bigelow, Presiding Justice of Division 8
  • In the justices’ chambers Mr. Sowatsky worked on hundreds of cases and opinions, involving all areas of California law, including appellate review of numerous trial court rulings on Motions for Summary Judgment and Motions to Compel Arbitration
  • Associations • Beverly Hills Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Eric M. Sowatsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric M. Sowatsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric M. Sowatsky

Where is Eric M. Sowatsky's law office located?
Eric M. Sowatsky's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Yukevich Cavanaugh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric M. Sowatsky handle?
Eric M. Sowatsky focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric M. Sowatsky practiced law?
Eric M. Sowatsky has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Eric M. Sowatsky go to law school?
Eric M. Sowatsky earned their education at (J.D. Ninth, 2016); (B.A. History, 2008).
How can I contact Eric M. Sowatsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Ninth
Southwestern Law School
- 2016
B.A. History
Indiana University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

California United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2017

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