The Holland Law Firm

What The Holland Law Firm does

The Holland Law Firm, L.L.C. is a privately held plaintiff trial law firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with a regional office in Edwardsville, Illinois and a pro bono office at The Hub in St. Louis. The firm represents individuals, classes, and institutional plaintiffs in complex, high-stakes litigation across four core practice areas: FELA railroad injury claims (record-setting verdicts including the largest FELA verdict in US history), Jones Act maritime injury claims, mass torts (asbestos, talcum powder, Roundup, Paraquat, opioids), and class actions. The firm is best known for serving as co-lead counsel in the $7.25 billion Monsanto Roundup nationwide class action settlement, a $4.69 billion talcum powder verdict for 22 cancer victims, and decades of FELA work on behalf of railroad engineers across CSX, Union Pacific, and other carriers.

The firm operates on a contingency-fee model, taking a percentage (typically one-third to 40%) of settlements or verdicts, with alternative fee arrangements available for commercial clients and free pro bono services delivered through The Hub partnership. Technology is described as standard legal case management and litigation platforms with no proprietary AI or technology differentiation. The practice generates lead flow through a multi-channel approach including paid search, organic social, labor union referrals (the firm is approved counsel for a national labor union), earned media from record verdicts, community engagement, and field outreach teams for major settlements like Roundup.

The firm employs 19+ attorneys listed on its website including partners, of counsel, and associates, supported by case managers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff. Leadership is centered on founder Eric D. Holland, with a bench of retired judges (Callis, Stobbs) and partners including Patrick Dowd. The firm has accelerated hiring through 2024–2025, particularly in asbestos and FELA, and has expanded its Madison County, Illinois footprint to manage the largest asbestos docket in the United States. Cumulative case results exceed $6–7 billion over three decades, though firm-level revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Holland Law Firm

Legal name

The Holland Law Firm, L.L.C.

Website

https://hollandtriallawyers.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Holland Law Firm is a St. Louis-based plaintiff trial firm specializing in FELA railroad, Jones Act maritime, mass torts, and class actions, representing injured workers, toxic-exposure victims, and consumer classes nationwide with record-setting verdicts exceeding $6 billion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiff Trial Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC)

Keywords

• Plaintiff trial law
• Mass tort litigation
• Railroad injury law
• Class action lawsuits
• Mesothelioma legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Litigation: The firm handles personal injury and mass tort cases on a contingency fee basis, where attorneys receive a percentage of settlements or verdicts won on behalf of clients. This aligns firm incentives with client outcomes and allows injured individuals to pursue justice without upfront costs.
2. Pro Bono Legal Services: Free consultations and representation provided through the Holland Law Firm at The Hub community partnership, serving low-income individuals facing legal challenges including elder law, expungement, housing rights, consumer rights, employment law, and family law matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Holland Law Firm is a plaintiff-side trial law firm that represents individuals (railroad workers, maritime workers, cancer and toxic-exposure victims, class action plaintiffs, and consumers) and commercial entities in complex litigation matters including FELA railroad injury, Jones Act maritime, mass torts, class actions, asbestos/mesothelioma, products liability, and commercial disputes. The firm also operates a pro bono practice through The Hub providing free legal services in elder law, housing rights, consumer rights, expungement, and family law. Most plaintiff cases are accepted on a contingency-fee basis with no upfront cost to the client.

Product overview

The Holland Law Firm is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm's core offerings include Class Actions, Mass Torts, FELA (railroad law), Jones Act (maritime law), Commercial Litigation, and Asbestos/Mesothelioma cases. The firm specializes in representing victims of toxic exposures, industrial accidents, and corporate wrongdoing. Additional specialized services include Paraquat exposure lawsuits and NEC infant formula lawsuits. The firm also operates a pro bono program through 'The Hub' community center providing free legal services in various civil matters. The overall portfolio functions as a unified legal practice where attorneys handle cases across multiple specialties, with notable expertise in complex litigation, record-setting verdicts, and mass tort class action settlements.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class Actions Legal Services Legal representation in class action cases on behalf of plaintiffs seeking to hold corporations accountable, serving as class and lead counsel in various state and federal court cases spanning banking, environmental, financial fraud, construction defects, consumer fraud, and defective products.
• Mass Torts Legal Services Representation of victims of mass exposures including dangerous drugs, medical devices, and toxic substances such as asbestos, paraquat, talcum powder, and other hazardous materials.
• FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Act) Legal Services Legal representation for railroad workers injured on the job, handling strict liability cases under FELA including violations of the Locomotive Inspection Act and Safety Appliance Act.
• Jones Act Maritime Legal Services Legal representation for maritime workers injured on vessels, including maintenance and cure claims, seaman rights under the Jones Act, and maritime law matters.
• Commercial Litigation Services Complex commercial dispute resolution including contract claims, construction disputes, banking, mineral rights, intellectual property, and partnership dissolutions, serving publicly-traded companies, CEOs, water districts, hospitals, governmental entities, and international companies.
• Asbestos and Mesothelioma Legal Services Legal representation for individuals exposed to asbestos, handling mesothelioma and lung cancer cases with specialized investigators and case workers.
• Paraquat Exposure Lawsuit Services Legal representation for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or a movement disorder due to Paraquat herbicide exposure, helping clients seek compensation from manufacturers.
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Infant Formula Lawsuit Services Legal representation for parents of premature infants diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis after using cow's milk-based infant formula such as Enfamil or Similac.
• Holland Law Firm at The Hub - Pro Bono Legal Services Free legal consultations and representation at The Hub community center in St. Louis, providing assistance in elder law, disability rights, expungement, housing rights, consumer rights, debt relief, employment law, and family law for low-income individuals and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7 billion+ in settlements and verdicts obtained over three decades
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TopVerdict.comminorOthers · 1 January 2018TopVerdict.com recognizes the firm on their lists for top 10 verdicts in the United States and top 10 asbestos exposure verdicts, providing third-party validation of the firm's litigation capabilities and results.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. plaintiff law firm with a national footprint across personal injury, mass tort and class action matters. Comparable as a direct competitor in mass tort intake, including hiring alumni from the same firm ecosystem (Shamon Moss joined Holland from Morgan & Morgan).

Direct peers

• Simmons Hanly Conroy: National plaintiff firm specializing in asbestos, mass tort and class action litigation. One of the most direct competitors in the asbestos and Roundup dockets that anchor Holland's practice, with similar contingency-fee economics and trial-driven culture.
• The Gori Law Firm: Plaintiff firm focused on asbestos, mesothelioma and mass tort litigation. Highly comparable given overlapping asbestos dockets; Holland's recent hire Martavious Thomas came directly from The Gori Law Firm, illustrating direct competition for the same mesothelioma claimant pool.
• Weitz & Luxenberg: New York-based plaintiff firm with leading asbestos, environmental tort and consumer fraud practices. Directly comparable in asbestos mass tort depth and class action capability that complements Holland's Madison County docket.
• Motley Rice: National plaintiff firm recognized for mass tort, class action and complex litigation, including significant asbestos, opioid and environmental work. Comparable as a competing lead-counsel player in large aggregate litigation where Holland also seeks lead roles.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: Plaintiff firm specializing in class action, mass tort and complex litigation across consumer fraud, securities and product liability. Comparable on the class action and mass tort dimensions where Holland pursues lead counsel roles (e.g., Roundup).
• Baron & Budd: Plaintiff firm nationally recognized for asbestos, mesothelioma, environmental contamination and water contamination litigation. Directly comparable in the asbestos and toxic exposure dockets that form a core part of Holland's practice.
• Napoli Shkolnik: Plaintiff firm handling mass tort, personal injury and class action matters including opioids, Roundup and consumer fraud. Comparable on the mass tort and Roundup dimensions where Holland serves as lead counsel.
• Robins Kaplan LLP: National litigation firm with leading class action, mass tort and personal injury practices. Comparable in complex plaintiff-side class action and mass tort representation that often competes for lead counsel appointments alongside Holland.

Others

• Seeger Weiss LLP:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holland-trial-lawyers
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehollandlawfirm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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