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Eric Sparling

1223 Middle Court Pass

St. Louis, MO 63133
314-555-6709
Cell: 314-555-8433

Eric.Sparling@xxx.com

Summary
Highly experienced and accomplished attorney. Primary emphasis
on real estate and construction. Extensive litigation and
corporate experience.

Partner, 1986–Present
Ward, Mondell & Cleaver

• Responsible for the development of the firm’s first construction
practice area. Expanded the business from start-up to more
than $400,000 in billings. Recruited lateral partners from other
Midwest law firms to assist in the expansion. Elevated to
partnership in 1995.
• Coordinate all of the firm’s law school recruiting activities.
Chaired select task force on recruitment strategies and focus.
Identified key schools and initiated comprehensive recruitment
strategy. Results: increased hiring by 35 percent and lowered
costs by 12 percent.

• Served as lead counsel on Whitey vs. June, which established
precedents for construction injury claims in the Seventh
District Court. Case featured in American Lawyer Journal and
on CBS News.

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