Eric E. Ludin is originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1979, with honors. He received his JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1982.

Mr. Ludin is a former Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County where he was assigned to the consumer fraud division. Since 1985, he has engaged in private practice, concentrating on securities litigation, general and commercial litigation, commercial landlord/tenant conflicts and personal injury litigation.

Mr. Ludin was President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2000 - 2001. He is currently President of the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation. He had previously served as Treasurer for the St. Petersburg Bar and has been an active member on various committees including having served as Law Week chair. Mr. Ludin serves on the 6th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “E” of the Florida Bar. He is also an active member in the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. He is an arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers.

He was honored with the 2004 Diversity Award presented by the Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association in appreciation of his commitment to supporting diversity in the legal profession.