Eric R. Eide

Partner

Orlando, FL
D 407.567.2805
eric.eide@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida
  • B.S.B.A., University of Florida, with honors
  • A.A., Valencia College, Phi Theta Kappa
Overview

Eric Eide is a Partner and Office Co-Chair in Freeman, Mathis & Gary’s Orlando office.  He handles litigation in areas of general liability, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and tort & catastrophic loss. 

Prior to FMG, Mr. Eide was a Shareholder with a Central Florida defense litigation firm where he handled cases involving wrongful death, environmental exposures, premises liability, professional licensure defense, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. 

Bar Admissions

Florida

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Representative Cases & Clients

Rosado v. J.C. Penney, 647 So. 2d 987 (Fla. App. 1st DCA) 

Chase v. Walgreen Company, 750 So. 2d 93 (Fla. App. 5th DCA) 

Walgreen Company v. Carver, 770 So. 2d 172 (Fla. App. 1st DCA) 

Gallagher v. Walgreen’s Distribution Center, 808 So. 2d 287 (Fla. App. 1st DCA) 

Sunbelt Healthcare v. Galva, 7 So. 3d 556 (Fla. App. 1st DCA) 

Affiliations

Florida Defense Lawyers Association 

Orange County Bar Association 

Awards and Recognition

Listed in Law and Leading Attorneys (1996/1997) 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 

Classes/Seminars Taught

“Anatomy of Products Liability & Spoliation of Evidence”, Travelers, Orlando FL (2010) 

“HR Reminder – A Brief Survey of Legal Compliance”, Akimeka Technology, Inc. (2009) 

“The Workers’ Compensation Grand Slam! Hitting the Ball Out of the Ballpark with a Solid Subrogation Claim”, Avizent/Frank Gates, Lake Mary, FL (2009) & Beverly Enterprises, Ft. Smith AR (2009)