Eric J. Uhl 15YEARSAWARDED

Eric J. Uhl

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, ME.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Employment Law - Management
Works at
Fisher Phillips LLP

172 Best Lawyers awards

Fisher Phillips LLP logo

Biography

Eric Uhl assists employers in all areas of employment law and business related litigation. He has represented clients in employment-related claims before federal and state courts throughout the country and has particular experience in defending management in matters involving:

  • Wrongful termination
  • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Wage and hour claims
  • Private and public sector civil rights litigation
  • Unfair competition claims
  • Restrictive covenant agreements
  • Misuse and infringement of intellectual property

    Eric regularly advises management and human resource professionals in a variety of employment and business matters, including:

    • Hiring, discipline and termination practices
    • Personnel policies and employee handbooks
    • Wage and hour issues
    • Non-competition and confidentiality provisions
    • Negotiating severance packages
    Works at
    Fisher Phillips LLP

    172 Best Lawyers awards

    Fisher Phillips LLP logo

    Locations

    Education

    • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1987
    • University of California Hastings College of the Law, graduated 1987

    Bar Admissions

    • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
    • Maine, Maine State Bar Association
    • California, The State Bar of California

    Affiliations

    • American Bar Association - Member
    • Maine State Bar Association - Member
    • Maine Trial Lawyers Association - Member

    State Clerkships

    • California - Supreme Court

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Employment Law - Management, Portland, ME (2026)
    • Employment Law - Management, Portland, ME (2024)
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Portland, ME (2021)
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Portland, ME (2013)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Special Focus:
    • Arbitration and Mediation
    • Civil Rights
    • Covenants Not to Compete
    • Defense
    • Discrimination
    • Employee Benefits
    • Litigation
    • Management
    • State and Federal
    • Title VII Litigation
    • Trade Secrets
    • Wage-Hour Law
    Awards:
    • Awarded, AV® Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell
    • Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business Chambers USA

    Additional Information

    • Other Court Admissions
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, District of Maine
    • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

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