Eric, now retired from the practice of law, was a senior and founding partner with Horty, Springer & Mattern, P.C., one of the nation's premier health law firms. In retirement, Eric devotes a significant portion of his time to pursuing his lifelong interest in American history and the fascinating intersections of race relations and the law.
Standing the Test of Time
Never before has the nation been presented with the distinct possibility that a woman or a man of color could be elected president. Yet here it is: the two front runners for the Democratic nomination are New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. their children in case of legal separation. Divorce was …