Eric is an elite litigator specializing in complex civil trials and appeals in state and federal courts. Eric has been a lawyer since 2000. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School after which he spent a year as law clerk on the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has briefed and argued dozens of cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the Tenth Circuit. He has taken numerous cases to trial before both juries and trials to the court, in state and federal courts. Eric also has a thriving school law practice. He represents charter schools, private schools, and many other types of educational organizations. He is a Colorado Springs native and past President of the El Paso County Bar Association. He is a co-founder of the award-winning Thomas MacLaren School. He provides clients with a rare combination of national-caliber trial and appellate skill and a lifelong dedication to the Front Range community.
Eric V. Hall joined the firm in July of 2019. Eric’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, constitutional law, school law, church law, and employment. Eric specializes in complex civil litigation, especially trials and appeals. Eric has extensive experience with both jury and bench trials. He has also briefed and argued dozens of cases to the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Prior to joining Sparks Willson, Eric was a partner with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, where he worked for 18 years. Eric is a native of Colorado Springs. He earned his BA from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, graduating magna cum laude and delivering the valedictory address on behalf of the class of 1991. He earned his MA in 1994 from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He earned his JD from Notre Dame Law School, graduating summa cum laude in 2000. He clerked for the Honorable David M. Ebel on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals for one year immediately after law school.
Eric is a member of the El Paso County Bar Association and has served as its President and a Trustee. He was named “Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year” in 2005. He is a member of the Ben S. Wendelken Inn of Court, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Faculty of Federal Advocates. He served on the Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Committee from 2012 to 2018. He is also a co-founder of Thomas MacLaren School, an award-winning charter school located in Colorado Springs School District 11 serving students in grades K-12.
