Atty. Gary I. Rubin

Atty. Gary I. Rubin

Gary I. Rubin’s areas of expertise include pharmaceutical, environmental, and products liability law, with an emphasis on environmental litigation and counseling, and pharmaceutical products liability litigation.

Washington Washington 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Gary I. Rubin at a glance

Gary I. Rubin is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hollingsworth LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Court of App (1984). Educated at Catholic University, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Hofstra University (B.A. State, 1968). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary I. Rubin’s areas of expertise include pharmaceutical, environmental, and products liability law, with an emphasis on environmental litigation and counseling, and pharmaceutical products liability litigation
  • His practice also includes significant experience in internal investigations (including whistleblower matters) and representation of corporate representatives in deposition and at trial
  • Mr. Rubin's practice focuses on corporate conduct, employee, and liability issues
  • He has developed successful strategies for the preparation and defense of depositions and trial testimony of dozens of current and former employees, including so-called "apex" employees
  • In the environmental arena, he litigates coverage issues on behalf of policyholders, provides oversight of Superfund remedial projects, conducts environmental due diligence reviews and audits, and provides counsel on federal and state UST programs, shareholder and successor liability in acquisitions and real estate transactions, CERCLA reporting requirements, and used oil and hazardous waste matters
  • Mr. Rubin has experience in investigations of corporate practices in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and manufacturing industries
  • He has conducted interviews of nearly 200 corporate employees on their practices, and has defended more than 130 depositions of those employees
  • Mr. Rubin also is called upon to advise clients on electronic discovery, including designing document retention, identification, and production protocols
  • He has substantial experience working with in-house counsel on all matters concerning ESI, and in negotiating with opposing counsel on the scope, form, and timing of electronic discovery as well as the protection of confidential or privileged information
  • This experience also extends to negotiating and overseeing document production in multidistrict litigation
  • He has represented corporations of all sizes with varying document management protocols, and tailors his e-discovery strategies to the litigation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance
  • Mr. Rubin's thirty years of experience includes significant government service
  • As an attorney for the Environmental Defense Section of the Department of Justice, he represented the United States and its agencies in suits involving a variety of environmental statutes and regulations, including CERCLA/Superfund, RCRA, Clean Water, wetlands, TSCA, and FIFRA
  • He has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on CERCLA/Superfund and RCRA issues
  • Mr. Rubin is a mediator for the D.C
  • Court of Appeals
  • He also serves as a mediator in D.C
  • Superior Court’s Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Program where he mediates complex commercial and contract disputes, personal injury claims, and landlord and tenant matters
  • Mr. Rubin is as well an arbitrator for the District of Columbia Bar’s Attorney/Client Arbitration Board
  • He completed Harvard Law School’s program on “Mediating Disputes” in its Program on Negotiation
  • Mr. Rubin is a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • Publications The Do's and Dont's of Daubert

Practice Areas Explained

Gary I. Rubin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary I. Rubin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Gary I. Rubin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary I. Rubin

Where is Gary I. Rubin's law office located?
Gary I. Rubin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hollingsworth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary I. Rubin handle?
Gary I. Rubin focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gary I. Rubin practiced law?
Gary I. Rubin has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Gary I. Rubin go to law school?
Gary I. Rubin earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. State, 1968).
How can I contact Gary I. Rubin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gary I. Rubin received?
Gary I. Rubin's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University, Columbus School of Law
- 1984
B.A. State
Hofstra University
- 1968

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Court of App
Admitted: 1984

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