Eric Long is a dedicated trial attorney and advocate with extensive experience in handling sensitive and complex criminal and civil cases. Based in Ohio, Eric has devoted his career to fighting for those who need it most, including individuals accused of criminal offenses and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. His unique style and meticulous preparation have led to successes at every stage of criminal and civil litigation.
Eric’s criminal practice encompasses municipal, state, and federal representation, guiding clients from pre-indictment investigations through trial and post-conviction matters. Licensed in both Ohio and Illinois, Eric represents clients in courts across the United States. He has successfully tried a wide range of criminal cases, including a number of high-profile matters. A significant portion of his criminal caseload involves allegations of sexual assault and violence, as Eric recognizes the profound impact that such accusations have on individuals, their families, and their livelihoods.
Nationally renowned as a Title IX and Student Disciplinary Attorney, Eric handles cases involving school-related sexual assaults, hazing, and other disciplinary infractions. He serves as an advisor to college students, faculty, and athletes across the country during student disciplinary and Title IX hearings. Additionally, Eric has developed a significant Title IX litigation practice, successfully challenging disciplinary outcomes by filing lawsuits against local school districts, private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide.
Eric’s deep understanding of the intersection between civil and criminal law has made him a trusted advocate in quasi-criminal matters. He represents victims of sexual assault and violence in pursuing justice against their abusers, navigates employment and licensing board processes involving misconduct allegations, and represents parties in civil cases stemming from purported criminal activity. As a relentless advocate for those who have suffered life-altering injuries due to negligence or misconduct, Eric has secured millions of dollars in settlements through his creative strategies and unwavering commitment to his clients.
No matter the case, Eric employs an aggressive and bold approach to uncover the truth, ensuring each client receives personalized, dynamic, and passionate representation.
Mr. Long Is an Active Member of:
- The American Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
EDUCATION
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law – Juris Doctor 2009 – Cleveland, OH
- Miami University – Bachelor of Science, Majors: Finance and Environmental Science 2006 Oxford, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C., Attorney – January 2016 – Present
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- Advise individuals and entities during criminal, cyber and white collar investigations.
- Provide defense representation to clients at all stages of criminal prosecutions in state and federal courts across the United States.
- Provide representation to clients in all stages of administrative and quasi-criminal proceedings.
- Provide representation to students accused of violations of the student code of conduct and sexual misconduct.
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA February 2015 – December 2015
Associate Attorney
- Handle a diverse caseload representing parties in state and federal litigation arising out of criminal, personal injury, employment matters, and commercial matters.
- Attend arraignments, case management conferences, motion practice, and hearings.
Tribler Orpett & Meyer, P.C. – August 2009 – January 2015
Associate Attorney
- Sat second chair in a Federal Court civil jury trial. Presented the opening statement, examined witnesses and argued motions and jury instructions to a successful end.
- Handle a diverse caseload representing parties in state and federal litigation arising out of personal injury, employment matters, civil rights actions, products liability and construction defects.
- Attend mandatory arbitrations, case management conferences, status conferences, motion practice and hearings.
- Draft and argue motions ranging from routine motions to substantive motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.
- Attend mediations and pre-trial settlement conferences and negotiate settlement with opposing counsel.
- Taken and defended over 100 party, fact and expert witness depositions.
- Prepare pretrial memorandums and motions in limine.
- Meet and confer with clients regarding status and litigation strategy.
- Perform site and product inspections relating to personal injury and products liability matters.
- Additional federal court experience through pro bono efforts on behalf of pro se litigants.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys – Board of Directors – 2017 – Present
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- John Manos Inn of Court
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
HONORS
- Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Star – 2019
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 – Criminal Defense
- 2015 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service presented by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the * * Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Small & Solo Expo, Ethical and Effective Business Development: The Value of a Good Story, Independence, Cleveland, September, 2015.
- 2016 Geauga County Bar Association Law Day, Miranda: More than Words, Newbury Township, Cleveland, April 2016.
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Terrific Tuesday Program, Cleveland, OH, February, 2017.
- Miami University Pre-law Program Guest Lecturer – Oxford, Cleveland, 2017 and 2018
PUBLICATIONS
- The Castle Doctrine & Jury Instructions: It’s Not Just For Intruders Anymore, Attorney at Law Magazine, Ohio Edition, Vol. 2 No. 6.
- Gender-Based Violence is Not the Only Epidemic: False Claims Create Real Victims, Attorney at Law Magazine, Ohio Edition, Vol. 2 No. 10.
COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
- Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeal, Sixth Circuit
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