With over 25 years of experience as a criminal defense and personal injury lawyer in Alaska, Eric Derleth has dealt with his fair share of tough cases. While it would be impossible to describe every case Eric has handled, here is a sampling of the many successful outcomes he has obtained in Alaska courts.
Eric has achieved consistently favorable results for clients because of his knowledge of Alaska law and because of his unique approach to cases. Eric is known as “the Trial Guy” because of his in-depth case investigation, his diligent pretrial preparation, and his ability to persuade and motivate juries.
While Eric has a strong track record of success for his clients, these descriptions are intended only to provide information about Eric Derleth's experience. The results in each case depend on a number of factors unique to each matter. Prior results should not be understood as a guarantee or assurance of future success in any matter.
Not Guilty – Felony car-jacking and felony assaults
Not Guilty – Felony assaults with a gun (x 7)
Case Dismissed – Felony unlawful enticement of a minor
Case Dismissed – Felony kidnapping
Case Dismissed – Felony sexual abuse of a minor
Case Dismissed – Felony sexual assault in the first degree
Case Dismissed – Felony drug offense for extensive marijuana grow
Case Dismissed – Illegal building in Anadromous Lake
Not Guilty – Felony DUI and eluding
Case Dismissed – DUI and Refusal to submit to a chemical test
$750,000 Settlement – Wrongful death of an inmate due to medical negligence
$325,000 Settlement – Wrongful death in a car wreck resulting in the death of an elderly woman
$275,000 Settlement – Wrongful death of a child
$4,500,000 Jury Verdict – Unlawful termination
$1,000,000 Settlement – Wrongful discharge
$145,000 Jury Verdict – Negligent entrustment after an employee ran over a woman
$625,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in dislocated hip and torn knee
$367,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in a fractured kneecap
$117,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in a torn knee and lost wages
$174,000 Settlement – Auto accident injuring multiple family members
$92,000 Settlement – Rear-end collision injuring an elderly gentleman
$225,000 Settlement – Slip and fall on ice on commercial premises
$175,000 Settlement – Slip and fall on ice at residential apartment
$158,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in injuries to a passenger
Not Guilty – First-degree murder
Not Guilty – Second-degree murder
Case Dismissed – Second-degree murder
Case Dismissed – Felony tax evasion and perjury charges
Not Guilty – Felony gun assault
Not Guilty – Felony conspiracy to commit arson
Case Dismissed – Felony sex offense
Not Guilty – Felony domestic violence
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
