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Eric Castelblanco is a Harvard-educated, California Attorney, a prominent advocate for tenants' rights, recognized for his work in habitability law. Since 1995, he has built a reputation for his commitment to representing tenants in legal cases involving unsafe living conditions, including issues such as cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents, child lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, and injury accidents in apartment buildings.
Mr. Castelblanco founded Castelblanco Law Group in 1997, located in Los Angeles, where he has represented over 10,000 tenants. He has secured more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, focusing on holding landlords accountable for substandard housing conditions. His firm specializes in habitability lawsuits, advocating for tenants facing serious health risks and unsafe living environments.
Early life and education
[edit]Eric Castelblanco was born in Bogotá Colombia. Castelblanco immigrated with his parents to California as a young child.
Castelblanco attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 1982, where he graduated with a B.A. in Accounting in 1986. He received the Accounting Award as recognition for graduating at the top of his class in his major.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Castelblanco became a Certified Public Accountant in 1988. He worked at both KPMG and the US Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service.
In 1988 Castelblanco enrolled at Harvard Law School and graduated with a Juris doctorate in 1991. Castelblanco was in the same graduating class with former President Barack Obama.
Castelblanco Law Group
[edit]Eric Castelblanco founded Castelblanco Law Group in 1997, located in the Los Angeles area. The firm specializes in representing tenants in habitability lawsuits for apartment buildings, addressing issues such as cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents, child lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, and injury accidents on the property.
Living with these infestations poses significant health risks. Cockroaches can trigger asthma and carry harmful bacteria, while bed bugs can cause allergic reactions and skin infections. Rodents spread diseases and contaminate food and lead poisoning in children can lead to developmental issues and other serious health problems. Carbon monoxide poisoning is potentially fatal, and accidents on the property can result in serious injuries.
Since founding the firm, Mr. Castelblanco has represented over 10,000 tenants and secured more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements.
Professional Achievements
[edit]Harvard Law School
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Eric Castelblanco is a member of the Harvard Law School Leadership Council, a group of distinguished alumni who support the law school’s mission and initiatives. As a member, Castelblanco contributes to the council's efforts in advising the school, supporting fundraising initiatives, and promoting its goals, while also strengthening connections within the broader alumni network.
Loyola Marymount University
[edit]Eric Castelblanco is a member of the Board of Regents at Loyola Marymount University, where he contributes to the university's governance and strategic direction. As a board member, Castelblanco helps guide the institution's mission, supports fundraising efforts, and works to enhance the university's impact and reputation.
Entrepreneurs Organization
[edit]In 2025, Eric Castelblanco became the president of the EO Los Angeles Valley Chapter (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He has been a member and board member of EO for the past decade, contributing to the global network of business leaders. Through his involvement, Eric has supported EO's mission to foster entrepreneurship, collaboration, and personal growth among business owners worldwide.
In the media
[edit]Television
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Since 2023, Eric Castelblanco has been a regular guest on the popular Spanish-language morning show Mañana Latina, considered the "Good Morning America" for many in the Latino community.
The show airs on Vision Latina, which broadcasts in several countries across Latin America, the United States, and parts of the Caribbean. Castelblanco appears monthly, offering legal advice on a variety of issues related to renters' rights and personal injury accidents.
Local and National News
[edit]Eric Castelblanco is a frequent guest on Spanish-speaking news channels, including CNN en Español and Telemundo Nacional, where he provides his insights and explanations on new laws and the day's headlines.
Since 2013, many of his lawsuits, through his law firm Castelblanco Law Group, have been widely covered by mainstream news outlets such as Univision, NBC, and FOX.
The news reports focus on tenants dealing with serious health and safety problems in their apartments, such as cockroaches, bedbugs, and even rats, all caused by poor building maintenance. These tenants are filing lawsuits against property owners for unsafe living conditions, which pose serious health risks.
Social Media
[edit]Eric Castelblanco, known as El Abogado Castelblanco, has over 65,000 followers across his Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts.
In October 2013, Castelblanco became one of the first attorneys in California to start a YouTube channel aimed at educating tenants about their rights, particularly those living in unsafe and unhealthy apartments due to negligent landlords. As of now, his popular channel has garnered nearly 2 million views.
Eric Castelblanco is also popular on TikTok, where he has gained significant attention for his videos. Since he began posting in 2023, more than 100 of his videos have gone viral, each receiving between 10,000 and 800,000 views.
His content, available in both Spanish and English, highlights the injustices tenants face due to negligent property owners. He addresses issues such as severe infestations, lead poisoning, carbon monoxide exposure, and landlord harassment—problems that can cause both physical and emotional health issues for families. Castelblanco’s purpose is to educate renters about their right to live in safe and habitable housing and to empower them not to fear seeking legal action to improve their living conditions.
Inquilinos Unidos
[edit]Mr. Castelblanco’s dedication to the community has been recognized by the Los Angeles nonprofit organization Inquilinos Unidos, which honored Attorney Eric Castelblanco as a Housing Champion, acknowledging his successful career as a Tenant Attorney. Since 1997, Castelblanco has secured more than $300 million in verdicts and compensation for his clients, many of whom have publicly shared that the compensation has been life-changing for them and their families.
References
[edit]1. University, Loyola Marymount. "Board of Regents - Loyola Marymount University". www.lmu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
2. "Our Story". Castelblanco Law Group. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
3. University, Loyola Marymount. "Loyola Marymount University". www.lmu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
4. "California Tenant Lawyer". Castelblanco Law Group. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
5. "Alumni in Residence with Eric Castelblanco J.D. '91 of Castelblanco Law Group, APLC". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
6. "Meet the 2014 - 2015 EO LA Board of Directors". member.eonetwork.org. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
7. "Entrepreneurs' Organization". eonetwork.org. Retrieved 2025-01-17