Eric has been with the firm for 40 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
Practice Areas Class Action Securities Litigation Insurance Litigation Mass Tort Litigation Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Truck Accidents Defective Dangerous Products Defective Drugs Pharmaceuticals Defective Medical Devices Defective Orthopedic Devices Stryker Recalls Modular Neck Stems Medical Malpractice Birth Injury Brain Injury During Birth Failure to Diagnose Fetal Monitoring & Fetal Distress Surgical Anesthesia Complications Wrongful Death
