Lawyers of J.D. Silva and Associates
Eric Charles Helm Associate Attorney
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Entertainment Law
With an impressive blend of legal acumen, business experience, and a strong foundation in clinical social work, Eric Charles Helm brings a robust skill set to his work in personal injury law. Before entering the legal field, he earned bachelor degrees in psychology and sociology, and graduated with honors with a master in clinical social work. His experience includes working as a therapist and managing his own practice, where he developed a strong foundation in client advocacy and support.
He has nearly 20 years of experience in the banking industry, where he held pivotal roles as a Senior Training Instructor and Operational Risk Analyst at Navy Federal Credit Union, honing skills in risk management and compliance. In the legal arena, he has successfully closed major deals and worked on major projects with networks such as OWN, Disney, Sony, and NBCUniversal, showcasing his expertise in high-stakes negotiations and contract law.
While in law school, he was a Dean’s List student, graduated cum laude, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence, an award given to the student with the highest grade in the class. He also served on the Student Bar Association as the president of his law school class and as president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. As a Torts Academic Assistant, he contributed to shaping a strong foundation in tort law, a cornerstone of personal injury practice, demonstrating his deep knowledge of liability and negligence principles. Passionate about helping clients secure justice and fair compensation, he approaches each case with the commitment and skill necessary to navigate complex legal challenges.
Beyond his legal career, he is a health and fitness enthusiast, a motorcycle aficionado, and enjoys the beach, bringing a balanced approach to life and work.
Education
- Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, Juris Doctor, 2024
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award® (Highest Grade)
- Thurgood Marshall School of Law Journal on Race, Gender, and Justice, Senior Editor
- Sports and Entertainment Law Society, President
- Class President, Class of 2024
- Florida State University, Master of Clinical Social Work, cum laude, 2010
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Bachelor of Science in Sociology (2011) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2007
- The Marching “100”
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2024
- Certified Mediator (State of Texas)
Testimonials
Two years ago I was in a 18-wheeler accident. Thank God for Johnathan being on top of everything that was needed for me and my family. He’s a good person, in and out, and as a lawyer made sure I was well taken care of. I am forever grateful. I highly recommend J.D. Silva & Associates if you want to be treated right!
No accident is too big or too small; if you are needing a professional to take care of your case this is the man for the job! My accident happened in Clute TX, a small city in Brazoria County. I didn’t think I would get the help I needed, but thankfully I came across J.D. Silva & Associates to take care of me in my time of need! Very helpful!
Had an accident about a year ago in Louisiana with a Texas woman that hit me from behind. I quickly called Johnathan and he got right on the case. I felt like I was his only client from the attentiveness and the time he spent to ensure I was okay. He made my case hassle free with all the doctor appointments and scans. I can’t say how thankful I was to go with Johnathan; he really treats people like family. I would not hesitate to call him if was to ever get in an accident. And after it was all said and done with my therapy and my health I got a good lump sum. Thanks Johnathan, you keep being the best man, God bless.