Eric Herst is an associate in Carmody’s Litigation practice and represents a diverse array of clients from startup founders, rideshare transportation companies and private equity funds to individuals and small business owners.
Eric received his J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School. During law school Eric was a judicial intern for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Bruce J. McGiverin of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico in San Juan. Eric was also a participant in Harvard Law School’s Negotiation and Mediation Clinic where he helped design a restorative justice curriculum to be implemented in a public school system.
Eric received his B.A. magna cum laude from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch – Commercial Litigation, 2026
Rising Stars, Connecticut Super Lawyers®, 2025
District of Connecticut Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
Represent a municipal police department for all Freedom of Information Act matters.
Represented a corporation and members of the board of directors against claims made by former board member totaling over $2 million.
Represented members of a limited liability company in derivative actions against the manager of the company for claims totaling over $15 million.
Represented an association of homeowners in challenge to proposed municipal ordinance.
Represented a private individual and related limited liability company against claims related to alleged improper management of wetlands on property.
Represented an individual client in successful appeal upholding dismissal of complaint pursuant to Anti-SLAPP statute.