Eric J. Hamilton

Eric J. Hamilton is an attorney focusing on federal programs, public law, appellate matters, constitutional issues, government litigation, and civil division work. His experience supports public agencies, government clients, and matters involving complex questions of federal authority, state interests, and litigation strategy. He helps address legal issues through research, briefing, advocacy, and careful analysis of statutes, regulations, constitutional principles, and administrative responsibilities.

Eric earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he served on the Stanford Law Review. He also earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His education supports appellate writing, legal research, constitutional analysis, public-sector counseling, and litigation strategy. He uses that background to assess government actions, trial records, appellate arguments, federal programs, civil litigation, and public law questions requiring precision and practical judgment.

Eric serves as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Federal Programs Branch of the Civil Division at the US Department of Justice. He previously served as Solicitor General for Nebraska and as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Texas Attorney General’s Office. His background also includes service as Associate Counsel to the President in the Office of White House Counsel, private practice in Washington, DC, and a federal appellate clerkship.

Eric J. Hamilton helps address government litigation and appellate matters with preparation, public-service experience, and strong legal analysis. His work includes federal programs, constitutional law, civil litigation, state government issues, appellate advocacy, and administrative disputes. Admitted in California, he brings experience from federal service, state solicitor general work, presidential counsel service, private practice, and clerkship experience to matters involving public authority, legal policy, institutional interests, and complex litigation before courts and agencies nationwide and related legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Deputy Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
• Former Solicitor General, Nebraska Department of Justice
• Former Assistant Solicitor General, Texas Attorney General’s Office
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Nebraska
• District of Columbia (Inactive)

Education

• Stanford University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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