“Eric is an excellent lawyer with great client service skills. He is one of the best in the industry.”
“Eric is an extremely sharp person who is able to produce good, reasonable resolutions that meet parties’ needs.”
“Eric Barnum is very strong in the area of complex employment litigation.”
— Chambers USA 2025
An experienced trial lawyer, Eric Barnum practices in all areas of employment law and litigation. He has extensive experience in multiparty complex civil litigation, as well as noncompete and trade secrets litigation, and administrative investigations and hearings. Eric also regularly litigates federal cases and advises clients on issues of employee classification and wage payments under the Fair Labor Standards Act, providing sophisticated and creative advice to help clients achieve business objectives. He is invested in his clients’ success, handling complex, high-value and high-exposure matters with ingenuity and practicality, while producing effective and sustainable solutions.