Eric E. McLauchlin

“Eric is the consummate professional. He is deliberate, ethical, practical, hard working and reliable. Every experience I have had with him has been stellar.” –  Peer Review Martindale Hubbell

“Eric is a diligent and scholarly advocate for his clients. He does an excellent job of combining in-depth legal research with his clients positions to obtain outstanding results.” –  Peer Review Martindale Hubbell

“Eric was wonderful! He was especially helpful in discussing all of the options available to resolve my problem and helped me weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each option. I ended up with the best results I could have hoped for in my situation. I highly recommend Eric.” –  Client Review Martindale Hubbell

“A phenomenal office in Bel Air [Belcamp]. Eric and his team go above and beyond for their clients. We couldn’t be more happier and thankful for the level of service. Truly feel like part of their family, as they listen to our needs. I would highly recommend for any business owner. The absolute BEST!” – Client Google Review 

Eric McLauchlin is a Member in PK Law’s Corporate and Real Estate Group and has been practicing law in Harford County for over 30 years.  Upon receiving his J.D., Mr. McLauchlin served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Stephen M. Waldron in the Circuit Court for Harford County.  He then began his career in private practice assisting clients with business matters, real estate development, land use and related litigation.  He routinely assists with governmental relations between his clients and state, county and municipal government, particularly where real estate and economic development efforts are concerned.

Eric has a family business background and enjoys working with individual business owners and their families to promote generational success.  He advises them on business formation, structures, sales, complex contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.  He also assists business clients with their day-to-day obligations such as contracts and employment law, including policies, handbooks, wage and hour compliance, overtime issues and restrictive employment covenants.

As a complement to the business services he provides, Mr. McLauchlin advises many of his clients on estate and trust planning issues, wealth preservation, and succession management.  He is often called upon by clients and courts to assist with matters requiring fiduciary litigation, contested estates and trust administration.

In addition to his active law practice, Mr. McLauchlin dedicates considerable time to the community. He currently serves in leadership positions for the Community Foundation for Harford County and the Salisbury University Foundation.  He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Army Alliance and is a graduate and former Board Member of the Harford Leadership Academy where he was selected from among the Academy’s alumni as one if its Top Twenty Leaders.

Eric and his wife, Tracey, reside in Fallston with their daughters.