Born and raised in Chino Hills, Erik attended, and played collegiate football, at the University of La Verne. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology. Erik continued his education at the University of La Verne College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2017. During law school, Erik was a Dean’s List and Cali Award recipient. He also served as the Chief Articles Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review. Erik admitted to the California Bar in 2017 and later admitted to the Nevada Bar in 2020.

While attending law school, Erik interned with the Disability Rights Legal Clinic which provided pro bono legal services to underprivileged children who sought disability protections in school and other public venues. Prior to joining Annigian Ryan LLP, Erik spent the first five years of his legal career in civil litigation, defending healthcare providers, including hospitals, long term care facilities, doctors, and nurses, in actions involving professional negligence, fraud, and breach of contract.

Erik and his wife Staci currently reside in Rancho Cucamonga with their two sons and three dogs. In his down time, Erik enjoys spending time on the golf course, reading, attending sporting events and plays, and traveling across the country.