Ms. Erica Marie Deatherage | Partner

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About Erica

Ms. Erica Deatherage is a Partner in the litigation practice group based out of the firm’s Phoenix office. Erica is an experienced litigator and tenacious advocate specializing in employment, personal injury, premises liability, and general liability defense in Arizona, Oregon and Washington. Erica boasts significant experience in representing clients in a variety of disputes, including personal injury, premises liability, employment, landlord-tenant, dram shop liability, construction defect, homeowners association defense, product liability, medical malpractice, and professional liability claims. She is a trial lawyer and has successfully conducted numerous trials and arbitrations in Arizona, Oregon and Washington.

During law school, Erica was a Student Prosecutor for the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s office where she gained valuable bench and jury trial experience. Prior to attending law school, Erica worked in the financial industry for a Fortune 500 company. Her diverse background has helped her develop the ability to quickly identify the key issues in a case and develop an effective and efficient legal strategy that generates the most optimal outcomes for her clients.

In her free time, Erica enjoys lifting weights, running, and spending time with her family and friends.

Experience

Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser

2021-2022

Associate Attorney

Chock Barhoum LLP

2019-2021

Associate Attorney

Brisbee & Stockton, LLC

2019-2021

Phoenix, Arizona

Admission

Verified Oregon

2016

Verified Washington

2016

Verified Arizona

2013

Education

University of Pittsburgh

B.S. (Finance)

2006

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
  • Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

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Corporate, Construction, Civil Rights, Dispute Resolution, Employee Rights

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