Av. John Eugene Herrick
John Herrick has spent more than 30 years representing victims of asbestos exposure suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. As a leader of the firm’s occupational disease practice, John continues to fight for the rights of those harmed by asbestos and other occupational diseases and assists in managing the firm’s asbestos litigation teams.
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About John Eugene Herrick at a glance
John Eugene Herrick is a Member based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practforg at Motley Rice Llc. Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Associations The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation American Association for Justice American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates South Carolina Association for Justice. Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Herrick has spent more than 30 years representing victims of asbestos exposure suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases
- As a leader of the firm’s occupational disease practice, John continues to fight for the rights of those harmed by asbestos and other occupational diseases and assists in managing the firm’s asbestos litigation teams
- A senior trial lawyer with years of courtroom experience, John represents individuals and families against defendants which manufactured and sold defective and unreasonably dangerous asbestos-containing products and equipment, as well as premise owners and contractors who specified and installed those products
- John has litigated asbestos cases resulting from occupational, environmental and household exposure, receiving verdicts in hundreds of matters
- He also represents maritime workers who suffered asbestos exposure caused by manufacturers and suppliers, ship owners, shipbuilders and vessel designers
- In addition, John was lead trial counsel in a welding fume verdict for the plaintiff on behalf of a welder who developed manganism from exposure to welding fumes
- He won the first affirmed jury verdict in the United States for a domestic, asbestos-exposed mesothelioma victim in the Marie Granski case and achieved the first verdict in the United States against SCAPA US, the former manufacturer of asbestos-containing dryer felts
- John also worked as lead trial counsel in the Harlow trial group, cited as a top 100 case of the year by The National Law Journal, and litigated a personal injury case against a tobacco company for a plaintiff harmed by the use of asbestos in cigarette filters
- John is recognized as an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and frequently serves as a guest speaker at asbestos litigation-related seminars
- Awards, Accolades & Recognitions Best Lawyers Charleston, SC 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” Product liability litigation - plaintiffs 2015-2026 Product liability litigation - plaintiffs The Legal 500 United States 2007, 2009-2012, 2015, 2018 Dispute resolution - product liability, mass tort and class action - toxic tort - plaintiff *Although it endorses this lawyer, The Legal 500 United States is not a Motley Rice client
- Lawdragon 2020-2026 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Asbestos, Public Client, Toxic Exposure Blog Posts January 5, 2026 5 things you should know about asbestos Causes, Not Just Cases by: John E. Herrick September 25, 2018 Mesothelioma Awareness Day: It’s past time to save lives Causes, Not Just Cases by: John E. Herrick April 24, 2015 Vietnam Veterans: A long overdue welcome home Causes, Not Just Cases by: John E. Herrick News April 27, 2026 How Civil Litigation Helped Build Safer Workplaces-and Why It Still Matters by: Jacob R. Stout March 30, 2026 The Changing Face of Asbestos-Related Diseases by: Vincent L. Greene IV Christina M. Behm
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Mount Pleasant are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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