Eric M. Underriner, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation
Of CounselatHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Atlanta, GA
Practicing business in Atlanta since 1996.
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Eric M. Underriner is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 30 years
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- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eric M. Underriner: Eric M. Underriner is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Eric M. Underriner
Eric concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Eric takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Eric takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Atlanta, Georgia
Eric takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Underriner — Over 30 years of Georgia business experience
Eric M. Underriner is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Eric M. Underriner is Of Counsel in our Alpharetta and Atlanta offices and works closely with our offices in both New York and New Jersey. With over 30 years of litigation and professional liability claims experience, he specializes in construction defect and professional negligence litigation. He routinely represents property owners; general contractors; subcontractors; design professionals and materials vendors in construction claims; as well as architects, engineers, accountants, lawyers and insurance brokers/agents in professional negligence matters.
Eric began his career in public service as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in its Tort Litigation Division. In this role he defended state employees and agencies against personal injury lawsuits brought under the NJ Tort Claims Act. After five years as a DAG, Eric left public employment for the private sector but continued his public service as a per diem attorney with the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office in Trenton, New Jersey.
After leaving full-time public employment, Eric expanded his litigation practice to include commercial and business matters and spent more than 12 years working with regional and boutique firms in New York and New Jersey. During this period, he handled countless litigations and tried numerous commercial and complex personal injury cases in both state and federal courts.
Eric returned to public service full-time having received an appointment as a Process Improvement Specialist with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Risk Management. In this new role, Eric assessed and improved the State’s tort, workers’ compensation, and subrogation claims handling functions, with an emphasis on construction issues. In this role, he developed improved claims handling and litigation oversight processes and procedures, culminating in the successful implementation of new uniform claims handling and subrogation guidelines.
After completing his assignment in New Jersey, Eric leveraged his litigation and claims experience as the Chief Claims Officer for two Medical Professional Liability Insurance carriers.
Eric earned a Juris Doctor from Boston University’s School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland. He resides in Marietta with his wife and son
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Eric's approach to business cases
Eric M. Underriner is Of Counsel in our Alpharetta and Atlanta offices and works closely with our offices in both New York and New Jersey. With over 30 years of litigation and professional liability claims experience, he specializes in construction defect and professional negligence litigation. He routinely represents property owners; general contractors; subcontractors; design professionals and…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Eric M. Underriner's legal education and bar admissions
Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 1995
University of Maryland
B.A. Government · 1992
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Georgia U.S. Distric
2021 · ACTIVE
New York
1997 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1996 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. Government in University of Maryland.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. Government in University of Maryland. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Eric M. Underriner's office in Atlanta
Eric's primary office is at Suite 2900, 191 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 2900, 191 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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How to hire Eric M. Underriner — 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 Atlanta, Georgia
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. Underriner
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 Georgia 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 Atlanta?
Eric is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia 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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