Atty. Eric P. Early
Eric P. Early, the firm’s Managing Partner, is regularly involved in complex litigation matters, primarily focusing on a range of business, constitutional, real estate, title and entertainment related litigation.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 33+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Eric P. Early at a Glance
Eric P. Early is a Managing Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer Mcrae Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (1993). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and New York University Film School (B.F.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Eric P. Early in Los Angeles
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Eric P. Early
- Eric P. Early, the firm’s Managing Partner, is regularly involved in complex litigation matters, primarily focusing on a range of business, constitutional, real estate, title and entertainment related litigation
- Before starting Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP with several of his partners, Eric had been a business litigation partner for ten years at Glaser Weil LLP, formerly the Christensen Miller firm, in Los Angeles
- Eric’s wealth of litigation and trial experience includes trials and complex arbitrations and mediations in California, Illinois, New York, Nevada, Delaware, Colorado, Arizona and Florida
Practice Areas Explained
Eric P. Early's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric P. Early handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric P. Early is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric P. Early is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Eric P. Early is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Los Angeles or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Eric P. Early
Where is Eric P. Early's law office located?
What practice areas does Eric P. Early handle?
How long has Eric P. Early practiced law?
Where did Eric P. Early go to law school?
How can I contact Eric P. Early for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Eric P. Early received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Eric P. Early
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 P. Early's practice in the field of business, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric P. Early brings 33+ 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 business, litigation, and entertainment, Eric P. Early can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric P. Early attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric P. Early Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric P. Early has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric P. Early directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Eric P. Early Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Los Angeles commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Eric P. Early.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Eric P. Early directly.
Eric P. Early's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Eric P. Early
No reviews yet.