Eric Wicks Email & Phone Number

997 S. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32904

• Litigator representing clients throughout misdemeanor, capitol felony, and Juvenile criminal process from initial appearance to trial.
• Litigator responsible for all stages of criminal defense in preparation for trial, including research and writing, drafting and argue motions to suppress and dismiss, sentence and restitution hearings, violation and.
• Conduct client interviews assessing defenses, various potential motions, and trial strategy.

385 Douglas Ave. Suite 1000 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714

• Instructor Business Law I
• Deliver course curriculum, assignments, schedule, and grading via Blackboard.
• Conduct weekly live lectures via WebEx web conferencing platform.
• Host live office hours on WebEx to assist students with questions and concerns regarding course assignments.
• Engage students on a daily basis by way of introduction of discussion questions to increase awareness of the material covered in the weekly modules.
• Grade discussion questions, written assignments, and course projects. Providing commentary with a goal of improving the students comprehension of the material.

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building E, Viera, Florida 32940

• Senior litigator representing clients throughout misdemeanor, capitol felony, and Juvenile criminal process from initial appearance to trial.
• Responsible for fast-paced case load in County and Circuit Court during all aspects of trial preparation, including evidentiary arguments and objections, expert witness preparation, impeachment techniques and opening.
• Lead litigator responsible for all stages of criminal defense in preparation for trial, including research and writing, drafting and argue motions to suppress and dismiss, sentence and restitution hearings, violation.
• Conduct client interviews assessing defenses, various potential motions, and trial strategy.

• Created syllabi and exam preparation materials reflecting course requirements for Business Law I & II, and Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals.
• Designed quizzes, tests, projects, and examinations to assess student comprehension of Business Law I & II, and Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals.
• Instructor:a) Business Law I b) Business Law IIc) Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Lawd) Labor Relationse) Employment Law f) Marketing Communications

Melbourne, Florida

• Responsible for client billing, client scheduling and case management.
• Prepared and tried both jury and non-jury trials to verdict.
• Researched, drafted, and argued various motions to suppress and dismiss.
• Negotiated plea offers between clients and the State Attorney’s Office.
• Conduct client interviews and depositions.

• Prepared and tried both jury and non-jury trials to verdict.
• Prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors.
• Researched, drafted and argued various motions to suppress and dismiss.
• Conducted client interviews and depositions.
• Negotiated plea offers with counsel and defendants.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Prepared contracts for minor league baseball players, coaches and scouts.
• Prepared and managed the budget for Baseball Operations.
• Worked with immigration attorneys to obtain HB-1 visas for foreign players.
• Coordinated minor league spring training and assisted with the major league drafts.
• Managed the payroll for all minor league players and minor league coaches.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Assisted with the coordination and preparation of daily practices and game day activities.
• Served as a liaison between coaching staff and the players.
• Responsible for implementing communication devices between the quarterback and coaching staff.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)/Masters Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Public Defender Practicum Elder Law Practicum William F. Blews Pro Bono Award

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: USF Honor Society Golden Key Honor Society

High School Diploma