Master Lawyer Eric HARD

Eric Hard, Esq., is a distinguished attorney with over three decades of experience in the legal field. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1986, the Washington, DC Bar in 1988, the Connecticut Bar in 1990, and the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2018.Eric earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1986, followed by a Master of Science degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1987. He received his B.A. from  Vassar College in 1982.Before joining Cohen Burns Hard & Paul, Eric worked in the Midwest with migrant farmworkers, in California with indigenous Americans, in Washington DC on civil rights, and on consumer advocacy as a “Nader’s Raider” on Capitol Hill.With a diverse legal practice, Eric’s areas of concentration include general litigation, real estate, personal injury, contract disputes, construction and mechanic’s lien law, commercial law, and criminal law. His broad experience and generalist approach allow him to provide effective legal representation to clients facing a wide range of legal challenges. With an emphasis on humane dispute resolution, he counsels clients on cost-effective approaches to disputes, including, where appropriate, negotiation rather than litigation.Eric has authored various articles and interviews, and he has appeared as a guest on Fox 61 News, where he has provided opinions and information to help audiences better understand the legal implications of trending situations.