Eric J. Simonson
Eric J. Simonson
Partner
"Our team’s in-depth subject matter knowledge and geographic reach provides our clients with consistency and reliability across our national platform."
Eric J. Simonson
Partner
"Our team’s in-depth subject matter knowledge and geographic reach provides our clients with consistency and reliability across our national platform."
About Eric
A seasoned trial attorney, Eric defends business clients in commercial litigation. He represents leading companies in the financial, technology, construction, and other industries in commercial contract disputes. Eric represents mortgage lenders and mortgage loan servicers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits related to their loan origination and loan servicing operations.
He also handles claims related to federal and state statutes, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CORA). Eric additionally advises clients on bankruptcy matters, including the defense of Bankruptcy Rule 2004 examinations sought by the US Trustee.
Eric’s litigation experience is often sought for complex claims, and he is known as a strategic, practical, and efficient litigator among his peers and clients.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Bankruptcy, Workout Strategic Planning & Restructuring;
- Complex Commercial Litigation ;
- Consumer & Class Action Defense;
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA);
- Litigation & Trial;
- Mortgage Lending & Servicing Litigation ;
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Experience
- Relationship partner for one of the nation’s largest mortgage companies as one of its go-to outside litigation counsel for matters related to its mortgage origination and servicing operations. Hinshaw’s team also provides this client with federal and state compliance counsel and other strategic counsel as requested to assist in the continued growth and expansion of the company’s operations.
- Secured a win on behalf of the largest company operating an online property rental marketplace at the Florida Supreme Court, upholding the company's arbitration agreement. In a 6-1 decision, the Florida Supreme Court held that the incorporation of the AAA rules in the company's online terms of service was sufficient to establish that the parties "clearly and unmistakably" agreed that the arbitrator would decide the threshold question of arbitrability.
- Represented employees of a national heavy equipment sales and rental company in suits brought by their former employers alleging violation of a non-compete agreement and theft of confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets.
- Represented a solar power company in various lawsuits, including a $40 million contract dispute with its business partner, a consumer class action brought by its customers, sales and use tax lawsuits brought by two municipalities, and a $30 million lawsuit seeking refundable tax credits from the state.
Recognition
- Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine, 2017 – 2025
- New Orleans CityBusiness, Ones to Watch, 2017; Leadership in Law, 2014
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rating
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Member of the Law Review and Moot Court Board
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, JD, 1992
- University of New Orleans, MBA, 1988
- Louisiana State University, BS, 1986
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- Texas
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Louisiana
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Michigan
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Moderator, "Resuming Judicial and Non-Judicial Foreclosures," Hinshaw's Peer-to-Peer Financial Services Forum: The Frontlines of Mortgage Servicing, Virtual Event, March 30, 2021
Event
Press Releases
- Appellate Spotlight: Florida Supreme Court Overturns Second District Circuit, Upholds Airbnb Arbitration Agreement, Apr 28, 2022
- Hinshaw Adds Five-Partner Group with Consumer Financial Services, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation Experience, and Extends Southern Roots with Louisiana Presence, Jul 20, 2020
Webinar
Interests
Did you know...
Family is by far the most important thing in Eric’s life. He spends as much time as possible with his wife, three children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and soon his first grandchild. In addition to family, Eric has a passion for cooking and travel.
Community/Civic Activities
- Jesuit High School of New Orleans, Board of Directors
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Moderator, "Resuming Judicial and Non-Judicial Foreclosures," Hinshaw's Peer-to-Peer Financial Services Forum: The Frontlines of Mortgage Servicing, Virtual Event, March 30, 2021
Event
Press Releases
- Appellate Spotlight: Florida Supreme Court Overturns Second District Circuit, Upholds Airbnb Arbitration Agreement, Apr 28, 2022
- Hinshaw Adds Five-Partner Group with Consumer Financial Services, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation Experience, and Extends Southern Roots with Louisiana Presence, Jul 20, 2020
Webinar
