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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 Missouri. 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.
Missouri has a five-year statute of limitations from the date of diagnosis or discovery for personal injury claims, one of the longest in the nation. Wrongful death claims have a shorter three-year filing period from the date of death.
St. Louis's history as an industrial center with automotive, chemical, and manufacturing operations, combined with its courts' experience handling complex asbestos cases, has made it an important venue for mesothelioma litigation. Many major asbestos defendants have connections to the area.
Automotive assembly plants, chemical manufacturing (including Mallinckrodt and Monsanto), aerospace manufacturing at McDonnell Douglas, power plants, brewing operations, and military installations all contributed to widespread asbestos exposure in Missouri.
Yes. Mallinckrodt Chemical Company, Monsanto, and other chemical manufacturers in Missouri used asbestos insulation extensively in processing equipment, pipes, and buildings. Workers at these facilities were routinely exposed during operations and maintenance.
