Eric R. G. Belin, Of Counsel
Eric Belin possesses over 25 years of experience representing companies, insurers and State entities. His practice focuses on admiralty and maritime litigation, complex litigation, antitrust law, insurance defense and coverage, commercial litigation and transaction, and corporate governance.
A skilled litigator, Eric is driven by a no-nonsense approach to resolving clients’ problems, from case evaluation to resolution. “I value the relationships I have developed over time with my clients as well as opposing counsel. I believe the most efficient approach to conflict resolution is accomplished via professionalism and clear communication with all parties.”
Eric has been appointed as Class Counsel, “In Re: Air Cargo Shipping Services Litigation,” MDL 1775, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York; Class Counsel, “In Re: NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Licensing Litigation,” Docket No. 4:09-cv- 01967-CW, Northern District of California; Member, Damages Committee, “In Re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation,” Multi-District Litigation No. 2406. He also served as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Billie Colombaro Woodard, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.
Eric was born and raised in Lyon, France, where he obtained a law degree from Lyon III, Jean Moulin, School of Law. He came to New Orleans to attend Tulane University Law School to obtain a Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Maritime Law. While in law school he was as a research assistant for Professor Robert Force, Niels F. Johnsen Chair in Maritime Law.
Since 2012, Eric has served as the president of the French American Chamber of Commerce-Gulf Coast, an organization which promotes business opportunities between Louisiana, Mississippi, Southern Alabama, and France. He was recognized for his efforts by being knighted by the French Government as “Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite.”
Eric is an avid tennis player and loves to cook, ride horses and travel. He is a native French Speaker.
Professional Activities
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
- New Orleans Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- French-American Chamber of Commerce, Member
Recognition
- Knighted “Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite” by the French Government
- License de Droit, with Honorable Mention, Lyon III, Jean Moulin, School of Law, Lyon, France (1988)
- Recipient of Lyon III, Jean Moulin, School of Law, Scholarship for International and Comparative Studies (1988)
- Jean Moulin, Lyon III University, Member of the Board and Member of the Disciplinary Counsel (1987-1989)
- CORPO Legal Fraternity, Lyon, France, Vice-President (1987-1989)
- “Le Bal du Droit 1987,” Lyon, France, President (1987)
Panels and Presentations
- Guest speaker and panelist for numerous presentations, regarding trade between France and the Gulf Coast region
Civic and Community
- Founder of the “Fete des Fromages” cheese festival in New Orleans
Special Experience
- Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Billie Colombaro Woodard, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal (1998-2001)
- Research assistant for Professor Robert Force, Neils F. Johnsen Chair of Maritime Law, Tulane University Law School (1994-96)