Eric T. Hawkins
About Eric T. Hawkins
Eric T. Hawkins is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Eric T. Hawkins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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