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Phone: Address: 210 S. Main Street, 62025 Coordinates: 38.809995,-89.955072 Education: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – B.A. Psychology – Dean’s List (1993), St. Louis University Law School – J.D. (2003) Achievements: Super Lawyers “Top 100” in Illinois (2020 - 2021) Public Justice “Top Trial Lawyers” (2021) Super Lawyers (2014-2021) Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2011 - 2013); Public Justice “Top Trial Lawyers” (2021) Super Lawyers (2014-2021) Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2011 - 2013); Super Lawyers (2014-2021) Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2011 - 2013); Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2011 - 2013) Bio: Eric M. Terry is a dedicated plaintiffs’ personal injury lawyer at TorHoerman Law, LLC, focusing his practice on advocating for clients who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others. With a strong commitment to seeking justice, he leads the personal injury litigation division of TorHoerman Law, LLC, where he handles a diverse range of personal injury cases, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, drowning incidents, day care injuries and wrongful deaths. Prior to joining TorHoerman Law, LLC, Mr. Terry represented clients in complex litigations involving prescription drugs and medical devices. With a background in probation services spanning over a decade, he brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, having witnessed firsthand the impact of drug-related crimes on individuals and communities. His experience as a probation officer inspired him to pursue a legal career as an advocate for consumer safety against the pharmaceutical industry's profit-driven practices. Mr. Terry is known for his dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients, as evidenced by his involvement in securing significant settlements in various high-profile cases. His notable cases include Actos-related cases, Oxycontin litigation, Gadolinium-based contrast agents litigation, Bard IVC filters product liability litigation, Cox-2 medications litigation, drowning in a daycare facility, motor vehicle accidents, drowning due to pool design, and more. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Terry is actively involved in his community and participates in numerous charity events throughout the year. He is a member of various professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Terry earned his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Missouri and is licensed to practice in multiple federal courts. He has been recognized for his legal excellence by Avvo’s “Good” rating, among other prestigious honors and distinctions.