Eric Dick (lawyer)

Eric Dick is an American insurance lawyer who specializes in denied or underpaid property insurance claims.[1] He represented thousands of people affected by the events such as Hurricane Harvey and 2020 Houston explosion.[2][3] He is also known for the lawsuits to overturn Houston charitable feeding ban[4][5] and term limits extension.[6]

Eric Dick

Dick is the head of the Houston law firm Dick Law Firm, PLLC which he established in 2008. He also serves as the president of the Harris County Board of Education since 2017.[7]

Early life and education

Eric Dick was born and raised in Houston, Texas. In his twenties he was a Papa John's pizza delivery driver.

Dick received an associate degree from Houston Community College, a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, Juris Doctor of Law degree from Western Michigan University and an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law.[8] He is currently enrolled at an MBA at Rice University.

Electoral history

Dick's first run for public office was in 2013. In Houston Mayoral Election he took the third place losing to incumbent Annise Parker and Ben Hall.[9]

In 2015, in the race for At-Large Position 2 of the Houston City Council he took the third place to incumbent David W. Robinson and Willie R. Davis.[10]

In 2016 he defeated Marilyn Burgess for the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees, Position 2, Precinct 4.[11]

In 2019 general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 5 Dick lost in a runoff to Sallie Alcorn.[12]

In 2022 general election for Harris County Treasurer he lost to Kyle Scott in the Republican primary.[13]

Personal life

Eric and his wife Danielle have two daughters, Grace and Caroline, and live in Houston, Texas.

Other
  • He is widely known for his “Hire a Dick!” commercials.[14][15]
  • In 2018-2019 he hosted The Eric Dick Show on Houston talk radio station, KPRC (AM).[16][17]
  • In 2021 Eric Dick wrote a book on the history of Texas, Come & Take It.[18]

References
  1. Houstonians’ post-freeze cleanup should include preventive fixes for mold, Feb. 22, 2021, Houston Chronicle
  2. Harvey flooding dominates At-Large 5 council runoff, Nov. 26, 2019, Houston Chronicle
  3. Watson Grinding explosion|Residents still waiting for help rebuilding their homes a year later, January 22, 2021 , KHOU
  4. Houston man suing the city for the right to feed the homeless, November 22, 2017, FOX 5 Atlanta
  5. Feeding.Rocks Website,
  6. Term Limits Lawsuit Against City Of Houston Not The First Controversy Over Ballot Language, November 23, 2015, Houston Public Media
  7. Editorial: We recommend Eric Dick in GOP primary for Harris County treasurer, Feb. 3, 2022, Houston Chronicle
  8. Eric Dick profile at Harris County Department of Education
  9. Joint Election Results, November 05, 2013
  10. Harris County, Texas. General and Special Elections, November 03, 2015
  11. 2016 General Election Results, November 08, 2016
  12. 2019 Runoff Election Results
  13. Republican primary for Harris County Treasurer, March 01, 2022
  14. Would You Hire This Dick As Your Attorney?, November 13, 2014, Above the Law
  15. Herman: When lawyers advertise, May 4, 2013, Austin American-Statesman
  16. The Eric Dick Show Launches on KPRC, iHeartMedia
  17. The Eric Dick Show, iHeartMedia
  18. Eric Dick, Come & Take It at Amazon
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