Erik h. gerstner
Associate Attorney
Erik has experience in commercial litigation, employment, bankruptcy, real estate disputes, and probate matters, and his service as lead trial attorney and appellate counsel has focused on achieving the objectives of clients and protecting their interests. His practice also includes transactional matters involving contracts, wills, and trust instruments.
His work at Praemia Law focuses on representing organizations in labor, employment, government contracting, and other business matters, fostering growth and helping to achieve their goals.
703-399-3603 (phone/fax)
Areas of Concentration
- Commercial litigation and appeals
- Labor and employment litigation, including under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, and the NLRA
- Representation of employers in grievance and arbitration matters arising under collective bargaining agreements
- Government contracting matters
- Non-compete and trade secret litigation
- Commercial transactions
- esports and entertainment litigation and representation
Admitted to Practice
Virginia
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Bankruptcy Court
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Professional Activities
- Defense Research Institute, Member
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia, Member
- Esports Bar Association, Member
- Face/Off: "Deep Fake" Face Swaps and Privacy Laws, 87 Def. Counsel J. 1 (Jan. 2020)
- Putting Words in Your Mouth: Privacy Laws and "Deep Fake" Face Swaps, For the Defense (Jul. 2019)
- Losing the (Digital) Shirt Off Your Back: Applying the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to Virtual Property Betting, 9 Wm. & Mary Bus. Law Rev. 321 (2017)
- David, Kamp & Frank, LLC, Associate Attorney, 2018-2020
Education
J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2018
B.A., University of Rochester, 2013