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Miguel Eaton
Associate

Contact

Washington
(T) +1.202.879.3749
(F) +1.202.626.1700

Education

  • Duke University (J.D. 2006); United States Naval Academy, Annapolis (B.S., Mechanical Engineering 1996)

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia, Court of Appeals of Maryland, and U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable James C. Dever III, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (2006-2007)

Government Service

  • Student intern, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina (2006) and United States Marine Corps (2003-2004 and 1996-2002)

Miguel Eaton focuses his practice on complex ERISA litigation and employee benefits matters. In addition, he has significant experience defending against claims under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Miguel counsels clients regarding withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Protection Amendments Act of 1980 as well as clients who contribute to multiple employer plans. He also defends individuals and companies in stock drop cases, fiduciary duty class actions, and retiree health cutback cases, as well as companies being investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Miguel's practice also includes pro bono work related to veterans. Specifically, he represents service members who choose to appeal their disability ratings to their respective Physical Evaluation Boards and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He also has experience with disability appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.


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Languages

Spanish
Miguel Eaton