Hollingsworth LLP

Fiercely Smart

As a litigation powerhouse, we have the tenacity and skill to win at trial and on appeal, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful resolution at earlier stages of a case.

Hollingsworth LLP

Forward Thinking

We start each case at ground zero, taking nothing for granted and successfully pursuing carefully calculated strategies conventional defense lawyers won’t, thus giving our clients a better chance to win.

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Intensely Focused

65 litigators focused on high-stakes, complex litigation and trial work in some of the largest matters for some of the world’s most prominent corporations.

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A Strategic Advantage

“They are one of the best firms to handle complex, technical, sophisticated matters. Their ability to communicate complicated strategies to business managers is second to none.”

"They do the most complex product liability cases in the nation and multidistrict litigation. They are exceptional, top of the line lawyers... assessing all matters on a case and understanding the science."
"Hollingsworth is a tenacious firm that zealously advocates for their clients. They are ahead of industry trends."
"They were absolutely excellent at trial; their preparation was the most rigorous I’ve ever worked with."

~ Chambers USA

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January 2026 PFAS Reporting Deadline Likely to Increase Litigation for the Food and Beverage Industry

F&B industry executives should be mindful of their PFAS litigation exposure and consult with specialized legal counsel to take steps to both avoid and prepare for litigation.

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Hollingsworth LLP Sponsors Its Second Annual First-Year Mock Trial Competition

The firm is delighted to work with and mentor talented law students as they prepare for their legal careers.

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"Flex and Firm: How should law firms handle return-to-office policies?” ABA Journal

In her practice, author Stephanie Salek has represented pharmaceutical, automotive, oil, and consumer products companies in products liability and toxic tort litigation.

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FDA Labeling Preemption Precludes Plaintiffs’ Failure-to-Warn Claims in MDL Targeting Vaccine

by Robert Johnston and Shannon Proctor

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Robert Johnston Speaks on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions

A recording of the 90-minute CLE is available.

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Jim Sullivan Speaks on eDiscovery & InfoGov Panel

Hollingsworth LLP sponsored the webinar's CLE.

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“Fight Fraudulent Misjoinder Tactics Early with Strategic Filings,” Bloomberg Law

Firm attorney Varun Aery writes that defendants should highlight any misjoinder in removal papers.

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Federal Court Finds State Law Claims Preempted by FDA Monograph

Andrew Reissaus and Alexandra Stubblefield follow up on their previous article regarding the OTC decongestants MDL.

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“Upcoming EPA Deadline to Disclose PFAS Use Means Likely Surge in Litigation for Food Industry,” Food Safety Magazine

Food industry businesses should be especially proactive in addressing potential liability before companies' mandatory reports on PFAS use become public.

Track Record of Success

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Hollingsworth LLP Secures Summary Judgment for Northrop Grumman

The Eastern District of New York agreed with Northrop Grumman that it was entitled to summary judgment on all of plaintiff’s claims.

Hollingsworth LLP Secures Major Defense Verdict for Sterigenics and Sotera Health in Cook County, Ill. Trial

A Cook County, Illinois jury returned a verdict in favor of Firm clients Sterigenics and Sotera Health, LLC after a twenty-eight day trial involving a plaintiff’s claims that emissions of ethylene oxide from Sterigenics medical-device sterilization…

2025Vault ranks as "Top 150 Under 150" and "Best Litigation Specialty" firms

2025Hollingsworth partners named to Lawdragon 500 "Leading Litigators in America"

2022winner of the Professional Services Deal of the Year Award

45states in which we have client victories

40+years of winning at trial and on appeal in courts all over America

BTI says “A Midsize firm punching way above their weight”

2023Client Service A-Team as named by BTI

NLJ2023 finalist Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year

2024highly ranked by Chambers USA