Atty. Eric P. Gotting
Eric Gotting represents Keller and Heckman’s clients in litigation and related matters, specializing in complex civil and appellate matters, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance. With an extensive background in environmental law, he has expanded his practice over the years to cover many of Keller and Heckman’s industry sectors and regulatory areas.
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About Eric P. Gotting at a Glance
Eric P. Gotting is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, consumer, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.S. Environmental, 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric P. Gotting
- Eric Gotting represents Keller and Heckman’s clients in litigation and related matters, specializing in complex civil and appellate matters, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance
- With an extensive background in environmental law, he has expanded his practice over the years to cover many of Keller and Heckman’s industry sectors and regulatory areas
- Eric is a former Am Law 50 litigation partner and U.S
- Department of Justice, Civil Division, Trial Attorney
- Eric’s practice spans a broad range of legal issues, including administrative and constitutional law, agency enforcement actions, toxic torts, product liability, general business litigation, and regulatory advice
- He works with a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, plastics, pesticides, fuels and pipelines, food and packaging, consumer goods, telecommunications, and e-cigarettes
- As a litigator, Eric has tried cases to verdict and argued appeals before federal and state courts across the country
- His experience includes class actions, mass tort litigation, AAA arbitrations, and agency proceedings
- Eric has also litigated challenges to federal and state statutes, regulations, and orders
- He has particular knowledge involving the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the Dormant Commerce Clause, the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and federal preemption
- He has also filed amicus briefs in litigation involving regulatory issues facing a variety of industry sectors
- Outside the courtroom, Eric has assisted clients in federal and state enforcement actions, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance
- Relevant matters have involved chemical and pesticide control, hazardous waste, pipeline safety, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, occupational safety and health, Superfund cost-recovery actions, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- He has also conducted extensive internal corporate investigations regarding potential regulatory compliance and litigation-related liabilities, including toxic torts, product liability, consumer fraud, and commercial contract disputes
- For his toxic tort clients, Eric has defended claims involving all environmental media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, and air
- He has worked with, and defended against, experts in numerous scientific and business-related fields, including toxicology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, structural engineering, neuropsychology, health physics, survey techniques, statistics, real estate appraisal, and environmental remediation
- He has extensive experience litigating toxic tort cases involving claims of personal injury and property damage from alleged exposures to volatile and semi-volatile compounds, specialty chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, radioactive waste, and heavy metals
- Eric has provided pro bono services throughout his career, working with groups such as the Legal Counsel for the Elderly and serving as appointed counsel in federal habeas and 1983 prisoner cases
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Practice Areas Explained
Eric P. Gotting's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric P. Gotting handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Personal Injury in Washington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Washington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection in Washington
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Eric P. Gotting is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental Law in Washington
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Eric P. Gotting is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Washington
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Eric P. Gotting
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric P. Gotting's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, consumer, environmental, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric P. Gotting brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland and District of Columbia, Eric P. Gotting can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and consumer, Eric P. Gotting can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Eric P. Gotting attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric P. Gotting Handles in Washington
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