Erik C. Edson

Erik is a litigator representing clients in a variety of legal contexts. He concentrates his practice on civil litigation with a focus on tort liability in the areas of commercial general liability, insurance defense and professional malpractice liability. Erik also has experience handling cases involving construction accidents, premises liability, property damage, personal injury and general negligence. He represents clients in disputes concerning indemnity and insurance coverage, employment and wages, administrative enforcement actions, commercial litigation and workers’ compensation.

Erik has additional practice experience in family law, landlord-tenant disputes, land use and zoning disputes, and criminal defense. He is well versed in discovery practice and depositions, preparing pleadings, drafting and arguing motions and dispositive motions, and pursuing alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation.

Erik is licensed to practice in United States District Courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has represented businesses and individuals in the Rhode Island Supreme Court and Rhode Island Superior Court, Rhode Island’s District Court and Workers’ Compensation Court, as well as the Family Court and Traffic Tribunal. Erik also handles matters in the Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts District Court and Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.

Practices

• Construction Liability
• General Liability
• Insurance Coverage
• Professional Liability: Non-Medical
• Workers' Compensation