Hollingsworth LLP

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  • Established in 1982
  • Firm Size 61
  • Since 1982, we have been meeting our clients' complex litigation needs.

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Hollingsworth LLP: Defenders of Excellence

For decades, Hollingsworth LLP has stood as a leading litigation force in the legal landscape. Our firm specializes in intricate trial and appellate work, boasting a team of lawyers who possess unparalleled expertise. While we handle a wide range of litigation challenges, our core focus remains on serving corporate clients with distinction. We have extensive experience in handling cases involving [see changes in practice areas above] pharmaceutical products, toxic torts and products liability, environmental disputes, insurance matters, federal claims, financial institutions, government contracts, medical devices, and white-collar defense.

Our client roster comprises multinational blue-chip companies, diverse domestic businesses, directors and officers, and individuals who seek unrivaled litigation services. As trusted problem solvers, we tackle our clients' toughest legal challenges on a national scale, consistently taking the lead in landmark cases and shaping cutting-edge litigation theories and defenses. We collaborate with the world's most impressive experts and consultants, harnessing their collective wisdom to deliver superior outcomes.

Hollingsworth LLP possesses the unique combination of tenacity and skill required to secure victories both in trial and on appeal. Our commitment to excellence increases the likelihood of successful resolutions at earlier stages of a case. By choosing our firm, you gain access to efficiencies unmatched by larger general practice firms and depth and experience unrivaled by boutiques.

In addition to our litigation prowess, we actively contribute to legal scholarship and professional development. Our attorneys regularly lecture and write on topics within our areas of expertise, teach law school courses, author leading treatises, and speak at national conferences for judges and lawyers. We are proud members of esteemed organizations such as the American Law Institute, Atlantic Legal Foundation, Defense Research Institute, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, and many more, where we continue to advance our clients' interests independently.

At Hollingsworth LLP, we believe in giving back to our community. Through our involvement in various local and national organizations, our attorneys serve on boards and committees, supporting causes such as the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Law and Economics Center at George Mason University School of Law, and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance. Furthermore, we actively participate in pro bono representation through the District of Columbia Bar Association and other local organizations. Our commitment extends to participating in fundraising efforts for charitable and non-profit groups, including the Legal Aid DC, Lawyers Have Heart 10k, the Whitman Walker AIDS Walk, Gifts for the Homeless, Bread for The City, Washington Urban League, Rock Creek Conservancy, Langley Elementary School, and Breast Cancer Awareness activities. Hollingsworth LLP is not just a legal powerhouse; we are dedicated members of our community, both as lawyers and as business professionals. With our office based in the heart of the District of Columbia, we strive to make a positive impact by supporting pro bono representation and engaging in local fundraisers. We are proud to contribute to the betterment of society and use our legal expertise to improve the lives of those in need.

Choose Hollingsworth LLP, and experience the difference that excellence, commitment, and community make in the world of litigation.
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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Class Action Defense
  • Complex Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Federal Claims
  • Financial Institutions
  • Defense & Government Contracting
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Device
  • White Collar Defense
  • Amicus
  • Transportation Law
  • Investigations
  • Natural Resource Damages
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Business Interruption & Commercial Disputes
  • Risk Mitigation & Management

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Tamara Fishman Barago: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Tamara Fishman Barago
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Washington, DC

Litigation, Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical Products, Toxic Torts & Products Liability View More

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Brett F. Clements: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Brett F. Clements
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William J. Cople, III: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
William J. Cople, III
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Washington, DC

Litigation, Class Action Defense, Complex Litigation, Federal Claims, Financial Institutions, Government Contracts, Investigations, Pharmaceutical Products, Toxic Torts and Products Liability, White Collar Defense View More

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Brett S. Covington: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Brett S. Covington
Partner
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Washington, DC

Litigation, Complex Litigation, Investigations, Toxic Torts and Products Liability, White Collar Defense View More

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Ann Marie Duffy: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Ann Marie Duffy
Partner
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Washington, DC

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Gary Feldon: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Gary Feldon
Partner
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Washington, DC

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Donald W. Fowler: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Donald W. Fowler
Retired Partner
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Washington, DC

Litigation, Class Action Defense, Complex Litigation, Environmental, Federal Claims, Government Contracts, Investigations, Natural Resource Damages, Pharmaceutical Products, Toxic Torts and Products Liability View More

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Marchello D. Gray: Attorney with Hollingsworth LLP
Marchello D. Gray
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (16 reviews)

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Diversity

Hollingsworth LLP is committed to hiring and retaining attorneys and staff whose backgrounds reflect the diversity of the legal marketplace.  Diversity is an integral part of the Firm’s long-term development and business plan. The Firm has set up objective criteria for the hiring, promotion, networking, and marketing of our women and minority lawyers.  We recognize that our diversity makes us more effective, more welcoming, more competitive, and contributes to the Firm’s growth.

We are pleased with the strides we are making in further increasing the Firm’s diversity.  Although Hollingsworth LLP already exceeds the benchmarks set by law firms nationwide, we continue to strive for more diversity.  According to a recent American Lawyer article, 9.7% of all lawyers, and 13% of lawyers at large firms, are members of minority groups.  At Hollingsworth LLP, nearly 20% of our lawyers are members of minority groups.  Similarly, women make up 45% of lawyers at all law firms, but nearly 50% of the lawyers at Hollingsworth LLP.  Our pipeline for diverse attorneys is working – and working to bring to our firm top-tier attorneys from diverse backgrounds.

Recruiting is just the first step in the Hollingsworth LLP diversity story.  Paramount is our focus on and investment in the professional growth of our attorneys.  Our women and minority attorneys play significant leadership roles in our Firm management and on our litigation teams.  Our second-year Associates – and even some of our first-year Associates – are given professional opportunities unmatched by other firms of any size.  These junior Associates take depositions, participate in trial preparation, and engage daily in our complex litigation cases.  They are not merely document reviewers; they are practicing attorneys.  And their experience puts them out front in litigation where they can demonstrate their skills to courts and their colleagues in the profession.  By way of example, of the four Associates who began with us in September 2012, three are minority women.  The type of work they have done since joining HLLP is nothing short of extraordinary for young lawyers:  one of them has taken fifteen depositions in complex litigation cases, and another has taken five depositions.  All three were assigned to trial teams on cases that have gone to trial. One prepared a mock argument for an argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.  They are practicing lawyers, not document reviewers.  And they demonstrate these skills in front of other practicing lawyers and judges.  They represent our clients, our firm, and themselves.

In February 2014, Hollingsworth LLP was selected by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) as one of three finalists in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the 2014 Thomas L. Sager Award.  The Sager Award was created by MCCA to honor Thomas L. Sager, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at DuPont, whose relentless commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession has inspired others to do the same.

In 2013, Vault.com (an organization for professionals and students seeking career-related information on various industries and professions) named Hollingsworth LLP one of the 15 best litigation boutiques in the country.

The Firm joined with other firms to sponsor the annual Diversity Luncheon at DRI’s Toxic Tort & Environmental Law Seminar in 2013 in New Orleans and in 2012 in Miami Beach.  We attend and participate in three minority job fairs each year — those of the National Black Law Students Association, the Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association, and VAULT. 

In 2012, Hollingsworth LLP was recognized for its dedication and commitment to diversity by the Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association (“MABLSA”).  These job fairs provide an opportunity for minority law students to interview with DC-area law firms and likewise give firms such as Hollingsworth LLP access to these top-tier students.

Hollingsworth LLP is focused on providing excellent client service in the field of complex litigation; that service is enhanced through our successful effort to recruit, train, and retain diverse attorneys.

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