Erick M. Drlicka

Erick concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law and personal injury. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a member of the trial competition team. Prior to earning his law degree, Erick received an undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College, cum laude, and a graduate degree in international affairs from Columbia University.

Since joining Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon in 1987, he has become a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Lawyer and Labor and Employment law. He has also distinguished himself as a member of numerous professional associations, including the Florida Bar and the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association.

Erick routinely represents employers in Florida state and federal courts and appellate courts.

Admitted to all Florida State Courts, 1987

Admitted to United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, 1988

Admitted to United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2005

Admitted to United States Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit, 1997

Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, B.A., 1981, Cum Laude

Columbia University, New York City, New York, M.I.A., 1983

University of Florida, College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, J.D., 1987

Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, 1987 to present

Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Lawyer by The Florida Bar, 2014-present

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar, 1999-present

Certified Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court, 1998-present

AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2010

Super Lawyers 2013-present

The Florida Bar

Labor and Employment Law Section

Labor & Employment Law Certification Committee (2015 – 2020) Chair 2019

Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association

Executive Council (2006-2007 and 2007-2008)