Eric B. Brown

Eric B. Brown is a dedicated Nebraska trial attorney with over 25 years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases. Practicing in state, federal, and workers’ compensation courts, he has recovered over $40 million for his clients, with numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding one million dollars.

Eric achieved his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he was recognized for his academic success and served on the Moot Court Board. His commitment to legal excellence continues through his role as an adjunct professor teaching upper-level law students.

Eric focuses on serious injury cases where people face challenges such as long-term disability, coordination of insurance coverage, ERISA subrogation, and public assistance. His ability to simplify complex benefits systems is key to maximizing client recovery. In 1999, he secured the highest punitive damages verdict in a Nebraska employment discrimination case in federal court.

Eric’s advocacy has led to numerous seven-figure settlements, including recent recoveries of $3,010,000 and $3,000,000 in wrongful death claims and $2,025,000 from a rollover crash caused by a tire accident. In 2025, he achieved a $1,500,000 settlement, successfully negotiating a $118,000 insurance claim down to zero to protect client funds.

Eric is a certified mediator and has lectured at legal seminars across his practice areas. He has testified before the legislature for his clients and helped shape Nebraska law through multiple Supreme Court cases. His dedication to justice and skill in high-stakes litigation have earned him recognition from Super Lawyers every year since 2018.

Eric B. Brown continues to champion the rights of injured individuals across Nebraska, combining legal knowledge, compassion, and strategic insight to help clients move forward with dignity and financial security.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Atwood Law
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Defending Liberty Pursuing Justice
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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