Yukevich | Cavanaugh is proud to announce that, effective immediately, Eric M. Sowatsky has become a Partner of the firm.
Since joining Yukevich | Cavanaugh in 2021, Eric has become a trusted litigation attorney, representing major corporations, public agencies, and utilities across California. He handles complex tort and contract disputes from intake through trial, including high-stakes wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and premises liability matters. Known for his strategic approach and steady courtroom presence, Eric consistently drives strong outcomes for his clients.
“Eric’s ability to tackle complex litigation cases while centering client expectations is one of the many ways he brings value to our firm,” Partner James J. Yukevich highlighted. “His expertise and accomplishments exemplify the firm’s values. We are proud to have him join our superb team of Partners at the firm.” “I am excited to embark on this new chapter with Yukevich | Cavanaugh and join the strong team of Partners,” noted Eric. “I greatly look forward to taking a leadership role and continuing to utilize my legal skills while supporting the Los Angeles community.”
Eric earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his J.D. from Southwestern Law School. Following graduation, he worked as an in-house complex litigation counsel at a large insurance company, where his motion practice frequently led to decisive client wins. Eric is admitted to practice in California.
About Yukevich | Cavanaugh
For over a quarter of a century, Yukevich | Cavanaugh has maintained a long-standing reputation as a leading firm in civil litigation defense, developing a reputation as one of the firms most feared by plaintiff’s attorneys, and most appreciated by clients. Headline-grabbing, high-stakes product liability defense verdicts for the automotive industry put Yukevich | Cavanaugh on the map. In recent years, the firm has expanded its client base to serve industries including trucking and railway transportation, sports and military equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, excess insurance carriers, governmental entities, entertainment firms, and technology. The firm represents corporations large and small, as well as individuals. Yukevich | Cavanaugh has become one of the nation’s top litigation firms by combining innovative and aggressive case management with battle-honed trial techniques at all stages of litigation.