Erik R. [email protected]
direct: 801.322.9185fax: 801.363.0400
IntroductionErik Hamblin’s practice focuses on a variety of litigation issues including construction, surety, and real estate.
Before attending law school, Erik managed commercial construction projects for over four years for one of Utah's largest construction companies in roles as a Superintendent and Project Engineer. His experience working with architects, engineers, construction crews, and subcontractors provides insider knowledge to his construction litigation practice and provides him a better understanding of the unique needs of clients in this industry.
Before joining the firm, Erik served a clerkship with SCM and also served as a judicial intern to Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill N. Parrish.
Presentations & PublicationsSpeaker, Surety Law Updates for Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, Western States Surety Conference, Seattle, WA, April 2019Co-author, To Tender or not to Tender – That is the Question, Western States Surety Conference, Seattle, WA, April 2019Co-author, The Fugitive – Evolving Tools for Pursuing Elusive Indemnitors, 2018 Western States Surety Conference
Areas of Practice
Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Construction
Contracts
Employer Defense
Insurance Defense
Real Estate
Education
J.D., Brigham Young University,
J. Reuben Clark School of Law,
magna cum laude, 2015
B.S., Brigham Young University,
Construction Management,
cum laude, 2008
Bar & Court Admissions
Utah State Bar
Salt Lake City St. George10 Exchange Place 555 South Bluff Street Suite 301Salt Lake City, UT 84111 St. George, UT 84770801.521.9000 435.673.8288
Speaker, Surety Law Updates for Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, Western States Surety Conference, Seattle, Washington, April 2018
Co-author, Indemnity Tools and Traps for Sureties, 2017 Western States Surety ConferenceCo-author, Union Benefit Trust Funds: Ambush Predators in the Payment Bond Claim Swamp, 2016 Western States Surety Conference
Speaker, Lessons from Icarus: Cautionary Tales & Practice Tips to Avoid Melted Wings, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) live webinar, September, 2016
Professional & Civic InvolvementUtah Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Honors / Awards / Unique RecognitionLaw School: Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark School of Law, 2015Dean’s List (Fall 2012-Winter 2015)Lead Articles Editor, BYU Law Review, 2014–2015Associate Editor, BYU Law Review, 2013–2014
Judicial Internship: Justice Jill N. Parrish, Utah Supreme Court, 2015 Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, 2008
Salt Lake City St. George10 Exchange Place 555 South Bluff Street Suite 301Salt Lake City, UT 84111 St. George, UT 84770801.521.9000 435.673.8288