Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Kentucky since: 2015
Education: Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Eric Gile serves as the founding partner of Gile Injury Law in Newport, Kentucky, where he represents individuals and families in a wide range of personal injury matters. He focuses his practice on advocating for clients who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence, with an emphasis on motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, animal bites and wrongful death claims.
Mr. Gile is committed to helping injured clients navigate the legal system while pursuing deserving compensation for medical expenses, lost income and long-term consequences. Known for his thorough preparation and client-focused approach, he works closely with each client to understand the unique details of their case and develop effective litigation strategies. His practice reflects a commitment to accountability and results in significant injury matters.
Academically accomplished, Mr. Gile received his bachelor’s degree, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky in 2011. Later, he went on to attend Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in legal analysis and earned his Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude in 2014.
Licensed to practice law in Ohio and Kentucky, Mr. Gile is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, allowing him to serve clients throughout the region in both state and federal courts. Active in the legal community, he maintains membership in several professional organizations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2014, Kentucky
Professional Webpage: https://www.merkandgilelaw.com/attorney/gile-eric-w/
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Present
- Ohio Bar Association
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Ohio Association for Justice, Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Policy limits settlement of $150,000 for an auto accident. Hamilton County, Ohio., 2021
- Policy limits settlement of $750,000 for a motorcycle vs. truck accident. Butler County, Ohio., 2022
- Policy limits settlement of $250,000 for a passenger in a single-vehicle crash. Hamilton County, Ohio., 2022
- Verdict of $500,000 for a motorcycle accident. Hamilton County, Ohio., 2021
- Policy limits settlement of $210,000 for an auto accident. Major issues with causation of injuries. Campbell County, Kentucky., 2021
- Policy limits settlement of $200,000 for an auto accident. Major issues with causation of injuries. Kenton County, Kentucky., 2021
- Policy limit settlement of $300,000 for a dog bite incident. Boone County, Kentucky., 2020
- Policy limits settlement of $125,000 for an auto accident. Boone County, Kentucky., 2020
- Verdict of $250,000 for a disputed liability auto accident. Hamilton County, Ohio., 2020
- Policy limits settlement of $100,000 for an auto accident. Hamilton County, Ohio., 2020
- Policy limits settlement of $100,000 for an auto accident. Boone County, Kentucky., 2020
- Settlement of $250,000 for a premise liability matter. Kenton County, Kentucky., 2020
- Settlement of $1.5 million for a wrongful death matter. Hamilton County, Ohio. , 2019
Educational Background
- University of Kentucky, B.A., Marketing and Management, Magna Cum Laude, Honors: Gatton Honor Society, Honors: Dean's List, Honors: Departmental Honors in Marketing and Management, 2011
Honors
- Ten Best in Ohio, American Institute of PI Attorneys, 2018
- Rising Star by Super Lawyers
- 2020-2026 Rising Stars
- Top 40 under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017 and 2018
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2026