Darron E. Berquist
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Darron Berquist practices in the areas of asbestos litigation, toxic torts, mass torts, pharmaceutical litigation and product liability. Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm in 2012, Mr. Berquist was an associate at one of the largest and most successful law firms in New Jersey, where he focused his practice on class actions and representing individuals suffering from asbestos-induced diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Mr. Berquist has also advocated on behalf of individuals who have been injured by medical devices, medical malpractice and toxic exposures. Darron was selected to Super Lawyers in 2023, and was named a Rising Star from 2014-2022.
Mr. Berquist is a 2007 graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was the Business Editor of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and represented low-income and disabled individuals through the law school’s Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic. While in law school, Mr. Berquist also worked for the Litigation Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General. He received his bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of Kentucky in 2004.
Overview
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., graduated 2008
- University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 2004
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- New York, New York State Bar
- Connecticut, State Bar of Connecticut
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar
- American Association for Justice - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- New York Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- New York, New York State Bar
- Connecticut, State Bar of Connecticut
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar
- American Association for Justice - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- New York Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., graduated 2008
- University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 2004
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Appellate Practice
- Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2024-2025
New York Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025
New York Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2014-2022
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