Biography

Eric Dearmont focuses his practice primarily within our asbestos practice group, working closely with the firm's toxic torts clients. As former legal counsel to the Missouri Public Service Commission he has handled complex cases involving energy and regulatory litigation, and has argued matters in front of judges and administrative panels. Eric also worked closely with law enforcement and municipal officials while he served as the Executive Director of the Columbia, Missouri Police Officer's Association. In this role, he engaged in officer benefit negotiations, managed government affairs and coordinated external counsel. He is experienced in drafting motions, writing briefs, and has served as the lead attorney on a number of cases in both state and federal courts.

Education

• University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 2008
• Truman State University, B.S., magna cum laude 2005

Professional Affiliations

• Missouri Bar
• Illinois State Bar Association

Representative Cases

• Praxair, Inc.; Office of Public Counsel v. Public Service Commission of the State of Missouri; Empire District Electric Company, No. WD72119 (Mo. App. W.D. 2011)

Bar Admissions

• United States Court of Appeals
  • Eighth Circuit
• United States District Court
  • Western District of Missouri
• Missouri
• Illinois

Publications & Lectures

Author, “ Understanding [Discriminatory] Differences in Utility Pricing,” American Bar Association’s The 101 & 201 Practice Series (August 2011)