Eric G. Goodrich

Areas of Expertise:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law and Litigation
  • Corporate Law and Governance
  • Creditor Rights
  • Employment Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

Background & Experience:

Mr. Goodrich is a partner in the firm’s litigation department whose practice focuses on representing employers in state and federal court and before administrative agencies such as the Utah Labor Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division, and other governmental agencies. Mr. Goodrich has represented numerous large and small Utah businesses in litigation matters involving claims for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, overtime and wage issues, workplace safety citations, covenants not to compete, arbitration agreements, and related issues. While Mr. Goodrich’s primary focus is litigation, he also counsels and assists employers regarding Title VII, state and federal wage and hour laws, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, USERRA, classification of employees, terminations, separation agreements, employee handbooks, and other employment issues. Mr. Goodrich endeavors to help his clients implement effective strategies and best practices for avoiding costly and unnecessary claims wherever possible.

In addition to his employment practice, Mr. Goodrich also represents clients in business and commercial matters, including insurance coverage litigation, contract disputes, construction liens, payment bonds, and real property matters.

Education:

University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law (J.D., 2006)
  • Staff Editor and Member, University of Utah Law Review
  • William H. Leary Scholar
  • Judicial Intern, Honorable Dee Benson, United States District Court for the District of Utah
  • Recipient, CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (Natural Resources & Cyberlaw)
University of Utah (B.A., Political Science, 2001, cum laude) (B.A., Spanish, 2001)

Personal:

Born in Vernal, Utah
Married, five children
Foreign language: Spanish
Interests include mountain biking, running, canyoneering, backpacking, skiing, politics, and sports.

Professional Experience:

  • Admitted to practice in state and federal courts of Utah
  • Member, Utah State Bar Association
  • Member, Legislative Committee, Associated General Contractors of Utah
  • Continuing Education Instructor, Construction Law, Associated General Contractors of Utah