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Eric G. Lasker
Partner
Eric G. Lasker litigates a wide variety of complex civil matters, with a current focus on toxic torts, environmental litigation, and pharmaceutical products liability. He has successfully represented his clients' interests as lead counsel in multidistrict litigation, mass torts, jury trials and bench proceedings, and in oral argument in multiple federal courts of appeal and state supreme courts. Read More >
Precedents
Hollingsworth LLP outwits well-funded plaintiffs' attorney group by prevailing in early trials (including plaintiffs' trial picks) in consolidated litigation for client Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
11th Circuit affirmance in Rider v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals completes circuit court Daubert sweep in Parlodel® litigation.
Avondale Mills, Inc. v. Norfolk Southern Corp., Civ. No. 1:05-2817-MBS (D.S.C. 2008)
Court dismissed $4B claim brought by the State of New Mexico against Firm client General Electric.
New Mexico v. Gen. Electric Co., 467 F.3d 1223 (10th Cir. 2006)
Allgood v. General Motors Corp., No. 1:02-cv-1077-DFH-TAB (S.D. Ind. Sept. 18, 2006)
Verdicts & Opinions
Terry v. Monsanto Co., No. 7:19-CV-98 (HL), 2021 WL 4473408 (M.D. Ga. Sept. 29, 2021).
Johnson v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., No. 20-50462 (5th Cir. Feb. 5, 2021)
Stirling v. Novartis Pharm. Corp., No. CV01-18-4880 (Idaho 4th Jud. Dist., Ada Cty. July 13, 2020)
Firm secures voluntary dismissal with prejudice for Novartis.
Coleson v. Novartis Pharm. Corp., No. 3:18-cv-00359, (S.D. Miss. June 29, 2020)
Johnson v. Novartis Pharm. Corp., et al., No. 5:19-cv-01087-OLG (May 7, 2020).
News & Publications
Eric Lasker Testifies in Support of FRE 702 Amendment
Mr. Lasker has been a key figure in the push for tougher expert witness rules for almost a decade, including calling for the amendment in an article in the William & Mary Law Review.
Hollingsworth LLP Named to BTI's "22 Best of the Best Law Firms in Product Liability Litigation"
Hollingworth LLP designates Gifts for the Homeless as November 2021 Community Engagement Partner
Hollingsworth LLP supports UVA’s Public Interest Law Association
Chambers USA Names Hollingsworth LLP to Its 2021 Guide
“It is an extraordinarily strong firm in the area of complex litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels."
Hollingsworth LLP Sponsors DRI's 2021 Annual Meeting
Since the Firm's founding, we have supported and been members of the Defense Research Institute, an international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.
Hollingsworth LLP sponsors NWLC event, An Evening for Gender Justice.
Almost 50 years ago, the National Women’s Law Center was created to promote the fundamental belief that women and girls have the right to live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality.
Firm associate Stephanie L. Salek practices in the Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical Products, and Toxic Torts & Products Liability groups.
Hollingsworth LLP Is Proud To Welcome Four Outstanding New Associates.
Hollingsworth LLP Ranked in Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Washington, DC by BCG Attorney Search
According to BCG, Tier 1 firms are regularly called upon to represent the largest companies, government entities, and others in the most important and high-profile legal matters, and have "top of mind" awareness among clients and other attorneys, especially for high-stakes, complex, "bet-the-business" matters.
The Firm designates The Women's Center as its September 2021 Community Engagement Partner
Dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of women, men, couples, and families through counseling, career, mediation, financial, and domestic violence and sexual assault services.
Best Lawyers in America selects Hollingsworth LLP partners for 2022