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Paul Danziger is a Board Certified trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience exclusively representing mesothelioma patients and asbestos victims. He has helped recover over $2 billion in compensation for patients and their families, often securing settlements in as little as 60 days without filing a lawsuit.
Rod De Llano is a dedicated mesothelioma trial lawyer and partner at Danziger & De Llano, LLP. With decades of experience in asbestos litigation, he has helped thousands of mesothelioma patients and their families pursue compensation through trust fund claims, settlements, and jury verdicts.
Michelle Whitman is a mesothelioma attorney dedicated to representing asbestos victims and their families. She works closely with patients nationwide to pursue maximum compensation through asbestos trust fund claims and litigation.
Choosing the right attorney for your mesothelioma case is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here's what to look for:
Choose an attorney who focuses specifically on mesothelioma and asbestos litigation — not a general personal injury attorney. Mesothelioma cases involve specialized knowledge of asbestos exposure history, medical evidence, and trust fund filing procedures.
Ask about their case results. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys have recovered millions for individual clients. Look for a firm that can show documented settlements and verdicts in cases similar to yours.
Over 60 asbestos trust funds hold more than $30 billion for victims. Your attorney should know how to identify and file claims with every trust fund that applies to your exposure history — this can significantly increase total compensation.
Reputable mesothelioma attorneys work on contingency — meaning no fees unless they win your case. Never pay upfront fees or retainers for mesothelioma legal representation.
The best mesothelioma firms can file your case in the jurisdiction that offers the strongest legal protections, which may not be California. Ask whether they can represent you nationwide.
Your attorney should come to you — at home, at the hospital, or via video call. Mesothelioma patients shouldn't have to travel. Ask about their consultation process and how they accommodate patients.
For in-depth information on mesothelioma in California — including asbestos exposure sites, compensation options, treatment centers, filing deadlines, and veterans benefits — see our comprehensive state guide.
California has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of diagnosis. Wrongful death claims have only a one-year filing deadline from the date of death, so families must act quickly.
Major exposure sites include shipyards in San Francisco, Vallejo, and Long Beach; aerospace facilities in Los Angeles; oil refineries throughout the state; and areas with naturally occurring asbestos in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Coast Ranges.
Yes. California has significant deposits of naturally occurring asbestos, particularly in the Sierra Nevada foothills, parts of El Dorado, Amador, and Placer counties, and portions of the Coast Ranges. Ground disturbance in these areas can release asbestos fibers into the air.
California mesothelioma verdicts and settlements have ranged from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars, depending on exposure history, responsible parties, and case specifics. Multiple asbestos trust funds are also available for claims against bankrupt manufacturers.
