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Eric has been with the firm for 30 years and its Managing Partner since 1996. In the early years of his career, he focused on the trial of individual cases with a special interest in medical malpractice and products liability. Since the early ’90’s, Eric’s practice has involved leadership roles in various mass torts, including:
- In re Sulzer Hip Prosthesis and Knee Prosthesis Litigation, MDL No. 1401, Lead Class & Liaison Counsel
- In re Diet Drugs (Phen-Fen) Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1203, Subclass Counsel
- In re Telectronics (cardiac monitoring leads) Pacing Systems, Inc., Trial Counsel
- In re Breast Implant Litigation, MDL No. 926, Settlement Committee and Liaison to State of Ohio
Eric has also been recognized by his peers as follows:
- National Law Journal, “Top 10 Civil Litigators in Ohio,” March 20, 2000
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2002-2010
- Best Lawyers in America, 1989-2010
- “Personal Injury Litigator of the Year,” Cleveland, Ohio, Best Lawyers in America, 2009
- “Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year,” Cleveland, Ohio, Best Lawyers in America, 2010
Eric is an invited member of the John M. Manos American Inn of Court, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers.
Year Joined Firm
- 1980
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Automobile Liability
- Security Fraud
- Class Actions
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1980
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2002
Education
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio – 1980
- St. Lawrence University – 1977
- Honors: Dean’s List
Honors and Awards
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy
- National Law Journal, ”Top 10 Civil Litigators in Ohio”, 2000 – Present
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2002 – 2010
- Best Lawyers in America, 1989 – 2010
- “Personal Injury Litigator of the Year,” Cleveland, Ohio, Best Lawyers in America, 2009
- “Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year,” Cleveland, Ohio, Best Lawyers in America, 2010
Professional Associations and Memberships
- John M. Manos American Inn of Court, Member
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, International Society of Barristers
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