Atty. Eric M. Wachter

Atty. Eric M. Wachter

Eric M. Wachter is a lawyer practicing appeals, tort litigation.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Eric M. Wachter at a glance

Eric M. Wachter is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at King And Spalding Llp. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (2003), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003) and Yale University (B.A., 2000). Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric M. Wachter is a lawyer practicing appeals, tort litigation
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Eric practices at King & Spalding LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Eric M. Wachter's Areas of Practice

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

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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Eric M. Wachter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric M. Wachter

Where is Eric M. Wachter's law office located?
Eric M. Wachter's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is King And Spalding Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric M. Wachter handle?
Eric M. Wachter focuses on personal injury, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Eric M. Wachter practiced law?
Eric M. Wachter has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Eric M. Wachter go to law school?
Eric M. Wachter earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Eric M. Wachter for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2003
B.A.
Yale University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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