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Eric M. Acker, Business Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Business, IP, and Litigation

San Diego, CA

Trusted business attorney serving San Diego.

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Eric M. Acker is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · IP · Litigation
  • Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (San Diego) (2018).

About Eric M. Acker: Eric M. Acker is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Eric M. Acker

Eric concentrates on business, ip, litigation, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in San Diego, California

Eric takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

IP cases in San Diego, California

Eric takes ip matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Eric takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Patent cases in San Diego, California

Eric takes patent matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Eric M. Acker — Attorney of California business experience

Eric M. Acker is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.

Eric Acker is a partner and trial lawyer in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. Mr. Acker has tried more than 50 trials (including more than 47 jury trials) in courtrooms across the country.

Mr. Acker’s recent trials have involved a variety of technologies and significant legal issues. In the high-profile SCO v. Novell case, following a three-week trial, the jury affirmed our client Novell’s ownership of the copyrights to the UNIX software code and rejected SCO’s claim for damages of $100 to $200 million. Mr. Acker received a 2012 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award (CLAY Award) for the defense of Novell. During the past several years, Mr. Acker has tried patent cases in numerous jurisdictions, including New York, New Jersey, Utah, California, Texas and Massachusetts, and Nevada.

In addition to winning the CLAY award in 2012, Mr. Acker was named the Best Lawyers in America San Diego Litigation Patent Lawyer of the Year in 2014 and San Diego Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year in 2018. He is also recommended as a leading lawyer by Best Lawyers in America 2009-2018 and Legal 500 US 2013, and was named a “California Local Litigation Star” in the 2015-2018 issues of Benchmark Litigation.

Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster in 1999, Mr. Acker spent ten years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the District of Columbia and the Southern District of California. He is a past Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference for the Southern District of California, and also a Master in the Louis Welsh Inn of Court, San Diego Chapter.

Mr. Acker was Phi Beta Kappa at the University of California at Berkeley where he received his B.S. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Michigan Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.

How Eric handles business matters

Eric Acker is a partner and trial lawyer in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. Mr. Acker has tried more than 50 trials (including more than 47 jury trials) in courtrooms across the country. Mr. Acker’s recent trials have involved a variety of technologies and significant legal issues. In the high-profile SCO v. Novell case, following a three-week trial, the jury affirmed our client Novell’s…

The kind of cases Eric takes

Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, ip, and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Eric M. Acker's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of California Berkeley

    J.D. · 1985

  • University of California Berkeley

    — · 1985

Jurisdictions

Eric's state bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

Eric studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley and — in University of California Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Eric completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley and — in University of California Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Eric M. Acker

Eric has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (San Diego)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (San Diego)

    2014

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (San Diego) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (San Diego) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).

Locations

Eric M. Acker's office in San Diego

Eric's primary office is at 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, California, 12531. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200

San Diego, California 12531

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Hiring guide

How to hire Eric M. Acker — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric

Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Eric M. Acker

  • How much does it cost to hire Eric for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Eric offer a free consultation?

    Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Eric take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Eric is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Eric accepting new business clients right now?

    Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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