Erik L. Hansell
About Erik L. Hansell
Erik L. Hansell is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Erik L. Hansell is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO
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