30+
Years Experience
$2B+
Recovered
No Fee
Unless We Win
50 States
Nationwide Practice
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our attorneys have recovered more than $2 billion nationwide for asbestos victims and their families.
A mesothelioma lawyer handles cases involving asbestos exposure and the aggressive cancer it causes. Because mesothelioma is caused exclusively by asbestos exposure — often decades before diagnosis — these cases require attorneys with specific experience in identifying exposure sources, navigating bankruptcy trust funds, and litigating against asbestos product manufacturers. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm has focused on asbestos litigation for more than 30 years.
Our attorneys have concentrated on mesothelioma and asbestos litigation for decades — not occasionally, but as our primary practice focus.
Our firm has recovered more than $2 billion for asbestos victims and their families across all 50 states. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Mesothelioma cases are taken on contingency. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. The firm advances all case costs.
Offices in Santa Clara, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Houston (parent firm). We represent clients nationwide — you do not need to live in CA or TX to hire us.
We identify every compensation track available: lawsuits against solvent companies, claims against 60+ asbestos trust funds ($30+ billion available), and VA benefits for veterans.
Our attorneys come to you. Most case work is handled remotely, including depositions which can be done from home via video. You focus on treatment — we handle the legal work.
Call or submit a consultation form. We evaluate your diagnosis, exposure history, and potential claims at no cost.
Our team reviews your work history, military service, and exposure sources to identify every responsible party and eligible trust fund.
We file lawsuits against solvent defendants and claims with all eligible asbestos trust funds simultaneously. We also coordinate VA claims for veterans.
Most mesothelioma cases settle. You typically receive compensation from multiple sources — individual defendants, trust funds, and VA benefits — all separate tracks that do not reduce each other.
Direct access to experienced attorneys, not intake specialists.
Lead mesothelioma attorney. 20+ years of asbestos litigation. Super Lawyers. Texas Bar #24032914.
Founding partner. Northwestern Law J.D. 1993. Author of Puncture. Texas Bar #00788880.
Founding partner. Princeton/Northwestern. Super Lawyers. Complex litigation focus. Texas Bar #00786666.
Mesothelioma lawyers work on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. If the case results in a settlement or verdict, our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If we do not win, you owe nothing. The firm advances all case costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, travel), which are reimbursed from the recovery. There is zero financial risk to you.
Mesothelioma settlements typically range from $1 million to $1.4 million. Mesothelioma jury verdicts typically range from $5 million to $11.4 million. Trust fund claims add $25,000 to $400,000+ per eligible trust — and most patients qualify for multiple trusts. Actual case value depends on the specific facts of your case including diagnosis, exposure history, age, and number of liable defendants. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Statutes of limitations vary by state, ranging from 1 year (California, Louisiana) to 5 years (Missouri). Most states use the discovery rule — the clock starts at diagnosis, not exposure. Missing the deadline permanently ends your right to file. Contact a mesothelioma lawyer immediately after diagnosis to preserve all options.
No. We handle mesothelioma cases nationwide. The firm travels to you, not the other way around. Most case work is handled remotely including depositions via video. Our physical offices are in California and Texas but we represent clients from all 50 states.
Most likely not. Approximately 90 to 95 percent of mesothelioma cases settle before trial. Depositions (sworn testimony) are common during the discovery phase, but they can be done from home via video. Patients rarely need to travel or appear in a courtroom.
Yes, in most cases. Workers compensation may limit claims against your direct employer, but it does NOT prevent lawsuits against product manufacturers, premises owners, or trust fund claims. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer navigates both tracks.
You still have a claim. Most asbestos companies that went bankrupt were required to establish trust funds specifically to compensate victims. There are 60+ active asbestos trust funds holding over $30 billion. Additionally, the product manufacturer may still be solvent even if your employer is not. We identify every responsible party.
Yes. Surviving family members can file wrongful death lawsuits and trust fund claims. If a personal injury case was already filed, the estate can continue it. Wrongful death statutes of limitations typically start at date of death and vary by state.