Eric Maxfield

Eric Maxfield helps clients resolve their most challenging disputes.

He relies on two decades of experience to guide his clients through all aspects of complex commercial litigation – keeping their business goals foremost. He has obtained significant victories for clients in a variety of litigation matters, including jury trials, arbitrations, and appeals.

Eric represents clients of all sizes, from local and regional businesses in the Rocky Mountain West to significant Fortune 500 corporations.

Areas of special focus. Eric represents clients in disputes involving fiduciary duty claims, professional liability and malpractice, class actions, intellectual property, and healthcare and insurance matters.

Recognized by his peers. In the area of business litigation, Eric is regularly recognized in peer-review publications. Chambers USA states, “Eric Maxfield attracts numerous commendations from peers in Utah who highlight his very organized, very analytical and mature approach when coming up with good strategies.” “He has a confident demeanor, and he is very good with people, including opposing counsel, and judges like him – that is a unique and important combination.”

Client Results

Commercial Litigation Matters

Defended premier law firm against breach of fiduciary duty and malpractice claims of $300,000,000
Represented accounting firm in qui tam action
Represented third party insurance administrator in dispute with SAAS provider
Represented Utah manufacturer in pursuing claims against financial guarantors
Represented major transportation company in a series of commercial disputes
Represented a utility in a series of significant power purchase disputes
Represented professional service firm in malpractice and joint venture disputes
Defended corporations in products liability and premises liability matters
Defended a manufacturer against federal government allegations of violations of the False Claims Act
Defended companies in internal disputes
Defended corporations against class action allegations
Represented corporations and individuals in real estate disputes
Represented owners and professional firms in construction defect and engineering malpractice matters
Assisted companies with internal investigations and OSHA investigations resulting from fatality accidents
Assisted a major natural gas pipeline company in defeating claims at trial for $500,000,000, and then obtaining, in the same case, a judgment for $110,000,000 on a counterclaim
Represented companies in distributorship disputes
Represented governmental entity and associated contractor in water rights dispute
Represented energy fund in lender liability dispute
Defended a technology services company against a former employee’s claims of securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract in Utah federal court
Successfully represented client in high profile defamation dispute.
Represented natural resources company against accusations of commercial defamation involving right to petition the government.
Represent board of directors in defamation, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty action.
Successfully represented premier litigator in defeat of malpractice claims.
Represented direct sales company in action to protect restrictive covenants.
Represented direct sales company against international distributors’ defamation of client.
Represent government and quasi-governmental entities in variety of complex litigation matters.

Intellectual Property Matters

Defended a major aerospace company against allegations of patent infringement
Represented a tech company in significant patent disputes
Prosecuted, on behalf of a large technology company, claims of patent infringement

Health Care and Insurance Matters

Represented regional hospital against commercial claims by former physician
Represented health care district against claims involving hospital privileges by physicians
Represented medical industry insurer in various corporate matters
Assisted companies with insurance coverage disputes and insurance-related counseling
Assisted multiple rural health care providers form rural health cooperative network

Experience

Jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations
Professional liability and malpractice
Breach of contract
Breach of fiduciary duty
Shareholder and corporate ownership disputes
False Claims Act and Qui Tam
Trade secrets and non-compete litigation
Intellectual property disputes
Defamation and libel litigation
Probate and estate litigation

News

Publications

03/19/2019
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About EKRA Holland & Hart News Update

Speaking Engagements and Events

02/21/2023
2023 Employment Law Seminar
Holland & Hart Utah Employment Law Event
06/27/2019
Health Law Webinar - What You Need to Know About EKRA
March 2019
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About EKRA to Avoid Potential Pitfalls

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Sherman A. Christensen Inn of Court I, Master of the Bench
Leadership Utah, Salt Lake Chamber, Class of 2011
ABA State Survey of Class Action Law, Utah Class Action Law, Editor, 2009-present
Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, 3rd Ed., on Energy Litigation, Contributor
Utah State Bar - Futures Commission, Member
Utah State Bar, Member
State Bar of Arizona, Member

Recognition

Federal Bar Association – Utah Chapter, Pro Bono Service Award, 2022
Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2016-2018, 2022
The Best Lawyers in America^®, Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2013-2023; Commercial Litigation, 2018-2023
Mountain States Super Lawyers^®, Business Litigation, 2012-2022
Mountain States Super Lawyers^® Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2008, 2009
Utah Business Magazine, Utah Legal Elite, Civil Litigation

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