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John Eugene Herrick
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John Eugene Herrick

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28 Bridgeside Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Asbestos Exposure, Public Client and Toxic Exposure

About 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. 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

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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John Eugene Herrick got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Toxic Torts 2
    • Asbestos Exposure
    • Toxic Exposure
  • Other 1
    • Public Client

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Motley Rice LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Casework: Johns Manville & Asbestos: Johns Manville, Inc. manufactured
    distributed asbestos products. Learn about the company's asbestos history
    asbestos compensation trust.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    John Crane Company & Asbestos: For decades, John Crane, Inc. made asbestos containing products. Learn about the company's history
    current financial status.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos on Merchant Marine Ships: A MARDOC lawsuit may help merchant marines who were exposed to asbestos. Explore your options here.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Shipyard Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit: Shipyard asbestos exposure lawsuits seek compensation for workers who developed asbestos-related occupational illnesses.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos Companies: Asbestos companies may be liable for diseases caused by asbestos exposure. If you were harmed, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it
    the hazardous materials released.
    Toxic Exposure Transportation Accident Lawsuits
    Active Case
    Asbestos Products: Asbestos products include building materials, automotive, fireproofing/fire-resistant
    beauty products
    Asbestos Exposure Toxic Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos-Related Diseases: Asbestos-related diseases include severe conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer
    asbestosis
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos in Canada: Learn about asbestos in Canada
    how you can seek compensation for asbestos-related diseases.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Household Exposure to Asbestos: Household asbestos exposure may cause serious illnesses. Learn about dealing with asbestos in your home.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Secondh
    Asbestos Exposure: Secondh
    asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma
    other diseases. Learn more here.
    Toxic Exposure Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Flavoring Chemical Lawsuits: Toxic Exposure
    Flavoring chemicals provide pleasant aromas
    tastes to consumer products, but when inhaled by workers
    consumers, they may cause serious lung diseases
    in certain cases, may be fatal.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.motleyrice.com/attorneys/john-e-herrick

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Maryland
    South Carolina
    U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, District of Maryland, Northern District of Ohio, District of South Carolina, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
    Memberships

    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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of South Carolina
    Class of 1983
    B.A.

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Member at Motley Rice LLC
5.0
1 review

28 Bridgeside BoulevardMount Pleasant, SC 29464U.S.A.

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Fax: 843.216.9450

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