Eric Pearson | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Eric B. Pearson focuses exclusively on workers’ compensation matters through compassionate and competent legal representation. For over two decades, Eric and his partner, Jon Koutcher, have assisted injured workers in the Greater Philadelphia region, successfully obtain their work-related accident benefits.

US News and World Report in 2016 highlighted Pearson Koutcher as a “Best Law Firm in workers’ compensation law.” The firm also is designated AV Preeminent— a testament to Eric’s and Jon’s professional excellence. Both attorneys are Certified Workers Compensation Specialists, passing the test the first year it was offered.

Eric’s peers have recognized him (every year since 2011) as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer—an honor awarded to only five percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania. A frequent speaker at Pennsylvania and New Jersey union meetings, Eric has taught continuing education courses specifically for lawyers. He is the past co-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. In 2017, Eric received a City of Philadelphia City Council Citation, Who’s Who in Injury, and Injured Workers Advocacy List.

Jon says that Eric is savvy, street-smart, a great negotiator, tenacious, exceptionally confident, focused, and someone you want on your side.

Eric grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, and attended Cherry Hill East High School. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and he earned his law degree in 1994 from Widener University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Eric, his wife, and their two children live in suburban Philadelphia. A fan of all Philadelphia sports teams (particularly the Flyers), Eric has spent his off-time both in the rink and on the field. He has served as a coach for the Haverford Hawks Ice Hockey Club and as a Commissioner and a coach of Lower Merion Little League.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Pearson Koutcher Law	Philadelphia, PA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Widener University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1994
University of Delaware	Bachelors	Business Administration	1990

State / Court	Date
Pennsylvania	1994

• Philadelphia Bar Association | Member
  Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | Member
  Philadelphia Bar Association | Workers’ Compensation Section | Past Co-Chair

• Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2011-2019
  AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019
  Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019
  Who’s Who in Injury and Injured Workers Advocacy List | City of Philadelphia City Council Citation | 2017

• $325,000 Lump Sum Workmans Comp Settlement for Electrical Foreman
  $325,000 Lump Sum Settlement and Medical Benefits.

• $200,000 Lump Sum Work Injury Settlement for Injured Female Owner/ Operator of a Company from New Jersey
  $200,000 Lump Sum Settlement.

• $195,000 work injury settlement for Pennsylvania Union Member
  $195,000 Settlement.

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