Atty. Rick Hauptman

Atty. Rick Hauptman

Rick Hauptman works in the Toxic Torts & Products Liability, Pharmaceutical Products, and Complex Litigation practice groups and is a member of the Firm’s trial team engaged in the serial litigation over an EPA-approved herbicide. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Rick Hauptman at a glance

Rick Hauptman is a Staff Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hollingsworth LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at Tulane Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Rochester (B.A, 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rick Hauptman works in the Toxic Torts & Products Liability, Pharmaceutical Products, and Complex Litigation practice groups and is a member of the Firm’s trial team engaged in the serial litigation over an EPA-approved herbicide
  • Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Hauptman was in private practice engaged in document review and production on complex litigation, investigation, and regulatory matters
  • He has extensive experience in E-Discovery on Environmental Protection Agency, U.S
  • Department of Justice, and Federal Trade Commission matters
  • He is also experienced in pharmaceutical investigations, employment matters, contract litigation, and disputes under the Federal Maritime Act
  • He has served as the lead attorney for E-Discovery reviews and has worked on large-scale securities cases and investigations
  • Mr. Hauptman is admitted in Washington, DC and New York
  • He obtained his J.D. from Tulane Law School and graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science

Practice Areas Explained

Rick Hauptman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Hauptman 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.

Rick Hauptman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Rick Hauptman

Where is Rick Hauptman's law office located?
Rick Hauptman'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 Rick Hauptman handle?
Rick Hauptman focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Rick Hauptman practiced law?
Rick Hauptman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Rick Hauptman go to law school?
Rick Hauptman earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A, 1993).
How can I contact Rick Hauptman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane Law School
- 1996
B.A
University of Rochester
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005

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