Eric J. Uhl

Partner

(207) 774-6001 phone
(207) 775-6407 fax
(617) 722-0044 phone
(617) 532-5899 fax

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
    J.D. 1987
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    B.A. 1983
Eric Uhl is a partner in both the New England and Boston offices. His practice includes all areas of employment law and business related litigation, and he has represented management before federal and state courts throughout the country. Eric's practice includes defending management against wrongful termination, discrimination, compensation, and other employment-related claims. He regularly advises employers, managers, and human resource personnel on a range of employment and business matters, including hiring, discipline and discharge practices; personnel policies and handbooks; wage and hour issues; non-competition and confidentiality provisions; and negotiating severance packages. He also engages in general commercial litigation, including areas such as unfair competition, restrictive covenants and intellectual property. He is experienced in both private and public sector civil rights litigation. Eric has been recognized in New England Super Lawyers since 2007. He has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2006 and in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008. For 2013, Eric was recognized as the Litigation Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

Professional Activities

Member, American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law
Member, Maine Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Maine State Bar Association
Member, State Bar of California
Member, Defense Research Institute
Member, Maine Association of Dispute Resolution Professionals
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution

News/Media

The Virtual Employee
September 17, 2012

Wage and Hour Violations – Survival Tips for Employers
June 22, 2010

"Pitfalls to Avoid in Hiring Seasonal Employees"
Mainebiz
May 2011

Quotes and Soundbites

Labor Law Liabilities
July 1, 2011

Newsletter Articles

Should Your Employees Telecommute?
February 1, 2013

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
    J.D. 1987
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    B.A. 1983

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts