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Education
B.B.A, Hofstra University (1987)
J.D., University of Georgia School of law (1991)
Memberships, Leaderships, & Accolades
Admitted to the bar of the Federal Districts of Georgia
Appointed to Judicial Qualifications Commission Nominating Committee of the State Bar of Georgia (July 2018)
Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America (June 2018)
Licensed to practice in State of Georgia
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Regional Vice President (2010-2011)
Chairman Gwinnett Trial Lawyers Association (2010-2011)
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Board of Trial Advocates
American Association of Justice (Past-Leader’s Forum)
National Trial Lawyers
American Association for Justice, Nursing Home Litigation Group
Melvin Belli Society
Nursing Home Trial Lawyers – Top 10
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Atlanta Superlawyer, Rising Stars
Atlanta Superlawyer
Georgia Trend 2005 Top Attorney
The Legal Elite
GTLA – Community Service Award, 2011
Jezebel Magazine, The Distinction Series, 9th Anniversary Edition
Tuxedo Road Aug/Sept 2009
“Super Trial Lawyers,” Dade County Bar
“Record Verdicts,” Dade County Bar
Speaking Engagements
2024

Nursing Home Litigation Seminar – ICLE of Georgia
3rd Annual Brain Injury and Pain/Suffering/Anguish Causation and Damages Institute – Connectionology
Elder Law Guest Speaker – University of Georgia School of Law
If Water is Free, Why Are Our Elderly Dying from Dehydration? A Look Into The Unique Challenges of Meeting The Nutritional Needs of Older Adults in Nursing – Connectionology
2023

How to Use the Watermelon Book in Litigation – Connectionology
Punitive Damage Themes in Everyday Cases – ICLE of Georgia
Nursing Home Litigation Seminar – ICLE of Georgia
Making Sense of New CMS Regulations in Senior Living – Connectionology
Your Angle of Success – How to Start a Law Firm from Scratch and Turn it into a Successful Company! – Connectionology
The Use of Physical Restraints in Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings and The Controversial use of Chemical Restraints – Connectionology
Punitive Damages Themes in Everyday Cases – Connectionology
2022

The Silent Start of Sepsis – Connectionology
Soup to Nuts on Handling a Nursing Home Abuse Case – Connectionology
Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar – Connectionology Nashville
How to Win Dram Shop Cases – Connectionology
TBI Litigation and The Basics – Connectionology
Soup to Nuts on Handling a Nursing Home Abuse Case. Nursing Home 101: A Refresher Course – Connectionology
Sepsis with UTI and Pressure Injury Wounds – Connectionology
End Game: How to Successfully Prepare and Try a Case with Very Limited Notice – Connectionology
The 3 Essential Skills for Winning Medical Malpractice Cases – Connectionology
Part 2: The 2 Essential Skills for Winning Medical Malpractice Cases – Connectionology
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Eric J. Hertz
Attorney

Eric J. Hertz is a double Board-Certified Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the American Board of Trial Advocates. A member of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyers, Mr. Hertz has tried over 100 jury trials as Lead Attorney and handled hundreds of wrongful death cases, resulting in multi-millions of dollars collected for his clients, including several record high verdicts.


Mr. Hertz is the author of Nursing Home Abuse and Your Loved Ones (2016) and co-author of Thomson Reuters: Punitive Damages in Georgia (1997-present); Georgia Law of Damages (1998-present); and Georgia Law of Torts (2002). He is a regular speaker and author for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education of Georgia.

Mr. Hertz earned his J.D. in 1991 from the University of Georgia School of Law and his B.B.A. from Hofstra University. He is licensed to practice in the State of Georgia and is admitted to the bars of the Federal Districts of Georgia and the United States Supreme Court.

Notable Verdicts & Settlements
Cobb Jury Returns $40 Million in Total Verdicts

A Cobb County jury returned a large verdict for Mr. Hertz’s clients in a dram shop and wrongful death case.

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Fulton Daily Report
Jury Awards $11 Million for Brain Injuries

Mr. Hertz’s client was awarded $11 million for injuries he suffered when he was hit by a tractor-trailer owned by a national trucking company. Before trial, the defense only offered $150,000 because of disputed liability.

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Fulton Daily Report
Da Brat Bludgeoned with $6.4 Million Verdict

Mr. Hertz’s client was awarded a large verdict in Cobb County after being assaulted by famed rapper, Da Brat.

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TMZ.com
Driver Moved Into Truck’s Path; Jurors Award his Family $2.75M

Another case where the jury returned a large verdict for Mr. Hertz’s client, even though the defense only offered $100,000 prior to trial because of disputed liability.

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Fulton County Daily Report
Fayette Jury Awards $2.15 Million Record Verdict in State Court

The client received a large verdict for a severe leg injury he suffered during a motorcycle accident.

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Fayette Daily News
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