Eric Herst
About Eric Herst
Eric Herst is a lawyer based in Waterbury, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Eric Herst is recognized in the following practice area:
- Waterbury, Connecticut
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Waterbury, CT
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