Eric Pinker, P.C.
Partner
P: 214.981.3837
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Complex Commercial Litigation, including Intellectual Property, Professional Negligence, and Financial Disputes
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the prestigious National Board of Trial Advocacy, Eric Pinker represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes in trial and appellate courts throughout the country. In cases ranging from Texas to New York to Colorado, and in matters ranging from the prosecution of professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty claims to the defense of companies involved in complex transactions, Mr. Pinker consistently delivers exceptional results. While in private practice, Mr. Pinker has represented clients who have recovered more than $120 million, and has defended clients against claims valued at more than $200 million.
Trial Experience
Mr. Pinker has successfully represented clients on a broad spectrum of complex commercial litigation matters, including accounting malpractice, claims arising out of business transactions (including mergers, spin-offs and asset sales) and disputes involving intellectual property, fiduciary responsibilities and closely-held businesses. With more than a dozen trials and several hundred days of experience in actual trial and injunction proceedings, Mr. Pinker has extensive experience in preparing and presenting cases for trial. Some noteworthy experiences include the successful representation of a nationwide restaurant chain in asserting claims arising out of the receipt and sale of genetically modified food products, and the successful defense of Lloyd’s insurance syndicates in property insurance claims arising out of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Appellate Experience
Mr. Pinker has successfully handled numerous cases on appeal. During his career, he has argued more than a dozen cases before appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and state courts of appeal throughout Texas. In one groundbreaking case, Mr. Pinker represented the City of Lancaster and its police officers in a police chase case that established the standard for qualified immunity in Texas. See City of Lancaster v. Chambers, 883 S.W.2d 650 (Tex. 1994). Other representative cases include Evan Brown v. Alcatel USA, Inc., 2004 WL 1434521 (Tex. App.—Dallas, pet. denied) (involving intellectual property claims); CHEMD, Inc. v. KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, 2001 WL 893989 (Tex. App.‑‑Dallas 2001, pet. denied) (involving audit malpractice claims); Golden Harvest v. City of Dallas, 942 S.W.2d 682 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1997, Pet. denied) (involving taking claims and sovereign immunity); Wyndham International, Inc. v. ACE American Insurance Co., et al., 186 S.W.3d 682.
Recognition
Selected as one of the "Ten Rising Stars" by The Texas Lawyer in 2000; selected as one of Dallas’ "Best Lawyers Under 40" by D Magazine in 2002 and 2004; selected as a "Texas Superlawyer" by Texas Monthly in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; selected as a member of the inaugural class of "The Defenders" by The Dallas Business Journal; recognized in 2006 by Lawdragon as one of 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America; recognized in 2007 by Lawdragon as one of 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Sample Writing and Teaching
Mr. Pinker has spoken on a variety of topics, including: Presenting and Attacking Expert Witnesses, 2004 Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills Section; Remedies and Damages, 2002 Information Technology Litigation Seminar Trade Secrets: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, 1999 State Bar of Texas Advocacy Civil Trial Course. Mr. Pinker has also written on a variety of topics, including "Inevitable Disclosure," Texas Lawyer 1997 (with Michael P. Lynn).
Admissions
United States Courts of Appeal for the Third and Fifth Circuits, and United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas. Mr. Pinker is married to Melanie Johnson Pinker, and is the proud father of two girls, Merit and Carson. He is active in Bar and community service activities including the Dallas Bar Association’s Trial Skill Section (Board member from 2003-present) and the Patrick Higginbotham Inn of Court (Barrister from 2003 to 2007).
Lynn Tillotson & Pinker Partners Among America's Top Attorneys
Lawdragon, a quarterly print and online publication serving the legal community, has named Michael P. Lynn and Eric W. Pinker of Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, LLP, as two of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
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