Eric J. Uhl
About Eric J. Uhl
Eric J. Uhl is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Eric J. Uhl is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Maine
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Richardson Whitman
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1987 and University of California Hastings College of the Law, graduated 1987
Location: Portland, ME
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