Atty. Eric R. Burris
Thirty years of experience in high stakes litigation. Proven track record of successes in and out of the courtroom.
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About Eric R. Burris at a glance
Eric R. Burris is a product liability attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Admitted to practice in New Mexico, United States. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1988) and University of Tulsa (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thirty years of experience in high stakes litigation
- Proven track record of successes in and out of the courtroom
- Crafts litigation strategies to support business goals
- When the stakes are high and the litigation is complex, companies turn to Eric
- He is respected for both his willingness to address issues aggressively and his success in the courtroom
- For more than three decades, Eric has represented high-profile clients in the healthcare, financial services, real estate and other highly regulated industries
- He is known for handling contentious matters—product liability, construction/delay claims, employment and labor issues, antitrust claims and class action law suits to name just a few—and has a list of successes to show for it
- Eric’s litigation strategies are always in support of his client’s overall business objectives which is why some of the nation’s largest companies including CenturyLink/Qwest, GlaxoSmithKline and Phillip Morris rely on him
- His commercial litigation work involves everything from the simplest alternative dispute resolution procedures, American Arbitration Association claims and administrative hearings and trials, to jury and non-jury trials in state and federal courts
- Eric is a practical commercial litigator committed to both preventing and resolving disputes so his clients can focus on what is most important to them—their business goals
- A dedicated advocate for his clients, Eric also invests in the future of the firm serving as chair of Brownstein’s Litigation Group and as Albuquerque’s office managing partner
- He also serves as a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee
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Why local counsel matters in New Mexico
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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