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Eric T. Stahl joined the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in 2005 bringing with him an extensive background in commercial litigation, including cases involving intellectual property matters and fiduciary duties.

Keys to winning a case

Above all, he believes that preparation can mean the difference between winning and losing a case. It is critical to be financially and intellectually capable to deal with whatever obstacles the opposing team of lawyers may erect. In the practice of law, he has one goal: to see that the people who hire him get everything they're entitled to under the law. "That means making sure that deeper-pocketed defendants cannot overpower the little guys in a court of law."

Stahl recalls a recent case where he represented the families of two women murdered at a megaplex theater. The families prevailed, not only financially but, more importantly, they also received the public acknowledgment of their tragic loss that they were seeking from the defendant.

Beyond the courtroom

He enjoys helping people understand how the legal system works. According to Stahl, most people know they have certain rights, but they don't always know how to get from here to there. They need to be able to turn to lawyers and use them to protect themselves. In turn, lawyers need to be able to bridge the gap between clients' hopes and what the legal system allows. Stahl sums it up in these terms: "It's not about doing just what the clients want. It's about educating clients up front so they can better decide what they want.

Education

He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy after spending one year as a visiting student at University College, Oxford, England. He received his law degree from Yale Law School, where he served as editor of the Yale Law Journal.

Experience

Stahl began his legal career at Vinson & Elkins in 1995 and joined the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in 2005. He is a member of the Texas Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, and Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He has been admitted to practice in the State of Texas and in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas.

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