Erik F. Harper, Esq. is an accomplished Law and Motion Attorney with over seventeen years of knowledge and expertise in the law. Erik serves Wilshire Law Firm’s personal injury department and brings a decade of knowledge and expertise to complex motor vehicle and personal injury accident cases. His impressive legal history includes overwhelming success in all facets of civil discovery, civil law and motion, case law research, and litigation.
Erik’s impressive breadth of legal practice spans many separate and specialized areas: motor vehicle accidents, personal injury accidents, catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, elder abuse, and criminal appeals. In a single case, Erik fought for and obtained a $1.7 million settlement for a family whose 94-year-old father was killed by a truck. Working in a diverse range of positions in criminal, civil, public interest, and immigration practices, Erik’s multifarious legal experience began in working as a staff attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Later, he joined the First District Appellate Project in San Francisco as a panel attorney for incarcerated clients. Erik’s diverse and masterful capability with the law allows him to bring a unique perspective to his legal representation. He uses this to connect with clients and offer expertise on a wide range of legal topics.
“It’s not about how smart you are, but how prepared you are.”
After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Lewis and Clark College, Erik obtained his Juris Doctor from the Northeastern University School of Law. Additionally, Mr. Harper wrote the successful briefing for Latinos Unidos De Napa v. City of Napa, et al. (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 192, a case challenging the insufficient amount of affordable housing included in the general plan for the city of Napa, CA. Erik cares tremendously about philanthropic work, and he further demonstrated this by working pro bono for the ABA Immigration Justice Project of San Diego to obtain political asylum for an Ethiopian refugee fleeing recruitment by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. Additionally, Erik’s diligent work on the behalf of others protected a man from deportation by successfully arguing that a state crime conviction was not a removable offense under federal law.
Practice Areas
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Personal Injury Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Wrongful Death
- Elder Abuse
- Criminal Appeals
Attorney FAQ
What types of cases do you typically handle?
Erik handles a variety of cases including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Wrongful Death, Elder Abuse, and Criminal Appeals.
What law school did you attend?
Erik Harper received his Juris Doctor from the Northeastern University School of Law.
How long have you been practicing law?
Erik has been practicing law for over 15 years.
Admissions
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
- J.D., Northeastern University School of Law
- B.A., Lewis and Clark College
Career Highlights
- Wrote the successful briefing for Latinos Unidos De Napa v. City of Napa, et al. (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 192, a case challenging the insufficient amount of affordable housing included in the general plan for the city of Napa, California
- Worked pro bono for the ABA Immigration Justice Project of San Diego to obtain political asylum for an Ethiopian refugee fleeing recruitment by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group
- $950,000 – Premises Liability)
- $392,000 – Traumatic Brain Injury
- $300,000 – Motorcycle v. Auto
- $250,000 – Elder Abuse
- $250,000 – Rear-End Collision
- $250,000 – Auto v. Auto
- $250,000 – Rear-End Collision
- $175,000 – Slip and Fall Accident
- $120,000 – Motorcycle v. Auto
- $75,000 – Product Liability
