Carlos M. Bollar

Partner

Overview

Carlos is Co-Chair of Archer’s Environmental Justice Practice Group and represents clients in complex toxic tort, product liability and environmental litigation matters. With over 20 years of experience dedicated exclusively to complex environmental litigation, Carlos handles cases in all of the contexts in which they arise, including single plaintiff cases, mass actions involving hundreds of plaintiffs, class actions and defending clients against state and federal government.

Accomplished in all aspects of defending his clients’ legal interests, Carlos typically handles high stakes litigation with massive potential damages. He has tried numerous contested matters in federal and state courts and has experience in all aspects of pre-trial and trial work. While many of Carlos’s clients call on him before problems become unwieldy or litigation is imminent, there are times when unforeseen issues blindside them. In either case, Carlos provides clients with direct and honest counsel that prioritizes their best interests.

Carlos represents clients in cases often involving claims for personal injury, medical monitoring, property damage and natural resource damages. He routinely handles claims involving exposure to various types of hazardous substances, including benzene, MTBE and chlorinated compounds. Carlos also handles environmental insurance cases, representing policyholders in their efforts to obtain coverage against insurers for environmental claims.

Representative Experience

Ongoing representation of an international petroleum company in multiple gasoline-related product liability cases seeking natural resource damages in a consolidated multidistrict litigation in the Southern District of New York. Each individual case seeks several hundred million dollars in damages.
A six month jury trial involving product liability claims related to a service station in Maryland. Mr. Bollar was part of a trial team that defended the client against the claims of over 500 private homeowners for noneconomic, property and punitive damages. The Maryland Court of Appeals issued a favorable and landmark ruling in this matter entitled Albright, et al v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
A five month jury trial in defense of a major petroleum company from claims of over 300 plaintiffs arising from a gasoline leak in excess of 25,000 gallons into a bedrock aquifer. The Maryland Court of Appeals issued a favorable and landmark opinion in this matter entitled Ford, et al v. Exxon Mobil Corp.

Credentials

Education

Rutgers University School of Law, JD, With Distinction; Taxation Honors
Rutgers University, BA

Admissions

New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. Supreme Court

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Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late

06.27.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late

Archer partner Carlos Bollar will be one of the featured speakers at the New Jersey State Bar Association program “Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late.” This timely seminar brings together a panel of experienced ethics attorneys who will turn real disciplinary cases into proactive guidance....

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The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive

05.15.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive

Partner Carlos Bollar will be a speaker for the program “The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. This session, a part of the event’s Special Interest track, will see panelists present specific ideas and tips on how to achieve wellness....

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05.14.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Pathways to the Bench

Partner Carlos Bollar will be moderating the program “Pathways to the Bench” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Learn the best practices for navigating the process of being nominated and appointed to the state court bench. The session’s panelists include former judges and those involved in the vetting and nomination process....

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