John Eugene Herrick

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28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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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

2020-2025 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 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

April 1, 2025

Finish the asbestos ban to improve worker safety

by:
Nathan D. Finch

Asbestos Exposure
Public Client
Toxic Exposure

University Attended:

University of South Carolina, B.A., 1983

Law School Attended:

University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1988

Year of First Admission:

1988

Admission:

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

Reported Cases:

Casework: East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it and the hazardous materials released.; Toxic Exposure Transportation Accident Lawsuits; Active Case; Asbestos Products: Asbestos products include building materials, automotive, fireproofing/fire-resistant and beauty products; Asbestos Exposure Toxic Exposure; Active Case; Asbestos-Related Diseases: Asbestos-related diseases include severe conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Asbestos in Canada: Learn about asbestos in Canada and 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; Secondhand Asbestos Exposure: Secondhand asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma and other diseases. Learn more here.; Toxic Exposure Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Flavoring Chemical Lawsuits: Toxic Exposure; Flavoring chemicals provide pleasant aromas and tastes to consumer products, but when inhaled by workers and consumers, they may cause serious lung diseases and in certain cases, may be fatal.; MARDOC: Asbestos Exposure; MDL 875, In re Asbestos Liability Litigation, involves issues relating to personal injury damages caused by asbestos products and has included more than 100,000 cases and up to 10 million claims, including land-based and maritime...; Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA): Asbestos Exposure; Our long history in representing those affected by asbestos-related diseases and asbestos and mesothelioma litigation also includes advocating for the rights of railroad workers and their families harmed by asbestos exposure and other...; Mesothelioma Lawyer: Asbestos Exposure; Mesothelioma is primarily associated with asbestos exposure and can occur 10 to 60 years after the initial exposure. We have worked with thousands of victims of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

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