Eric R. Johnson

As one of our newest members of the law firm's litigation practice, Eric is starting his career not only in the areas of general civil litigation and insurance defense, but also focusing on protecting and enforcing creditor’s rights of business and financial institution clients. He is also joining our group of lawyers who represent numerous employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters. Eric interned with the firm prior to his final year of law school, helping him decide his interest lay in these areas of practice.

Professional Experience

Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
Associate: 2006 – present

Admitted to Practice (State):

South Dakota, 2006

Admitted to Practice (Federal):

United States District Court, District of South Dakota, 2008

Professional Memberships

State Bar of South Dakota
American Bar Association
South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute

Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A., 2003)
University of South Dakota (J.D., 2006)

Other

Note and Comment Editor, South Dakota Law Review, 2005-06
Author: Doe v. Nelson: The Wrongful Assumption of Gubernatorial Plenary Authority over the Pardoning Process, 50 South Dakota Law Review 156 (2005)