Mesothelioma Lawyer Austin

Mesothelioma Lawyer in Austin, TX

Serving the 2.4 million metro area with 30+ years of focused mesothelioma and asbestos litigation experience. Over $2 billion recovered. No fee unless we win.

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30+

Years Experience

$2B+

Recovered

No Fee

Unless We Win

2 years (personal injury and wrongful death)

TX Statute of Limitations

Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Austin area mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. We handle cases from the 2.4 million metro area and throughout Texas. Our attorneys travel to clients — you do not need to visit an office. Depositions can be conducted from home via video. Most cases resolve in 12-18 months through settlement. Texas statute of limitations: 2 years (personal injury and wrongful death).

Asbestos Exposure History in Austin

Austin's industrial exposure history is less intense than the Gulf Coast but still significant. University of Texas at Austin facilities constructed between 1920 and 1980 contained substantial asbestos insulation, flooring, and fireproofing. Bergstrom Air Force Base (now Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) operated as a military airfield from 1942 until 1993, exposing maintenance and construction personnel to asbestos. Semiconductor manufacturing in the Austin tech corridor involved asbestos in older fab facilities before modern clean room standards.

Major Austin Area Asbestos Exposure Sites

University of Texas at Austin
Bergstrom AFB (now airport)
Motorola/Freescale semiconductor fabs
IBM Austin

Industries Affected

Major industries with documented asbestos exposure in the Austin area: University of Texas facilities, state capitol construction, IBM/Freescale/semiconductor fabs.

Legal Venue and Filing Information

Statute of Limitations in Texas: 2 years (personal injury and wrongful death)

Travis County District Court handles asbestos cases. Most Austin-area claims involve university/state government construction or semiconductor industry exposure.

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the Austin area can happen at the county level, federal level, or in another state where defendants do business — the strategic choice depends on case facts, defendants involved, and legal precedent. Our attorneys evaluate all viable jurisdictions when selecting the optimal filing venue.

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Mesothelioma Attorneys Serving Austin

Michelle Whitman

Lead mesothelioma attorney. 20+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience. Super Lawyers recognition. Texas Bar #24032914.

Paul Danziger

Founding partner, Danziger & De Llano. Northwestern Law J.D. 1993. Author of Puncture. Complex litigation focus.

Rod De Llano

Founding partner. Princeton/Northwestern. Super Lawyers. Complex multi-party and class action litigation expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions — Austin Mesothelioma Claims

Not necessarily. Mesothelioma cases require specialized legal experience far more than local office proximity. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Austin clients with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. Most case work — including depositions — can be handled remotely or at your location. Your attorney travels to you, not the other way around. That said, we have offices in Santa Clara, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Houston if you prefer in-person meetings.

In Texas, the statute of limitations is 2 years (personal injury and wrongful death). The clock typically starts at diagnosis, not exposure (discovery rule). Missing the deadline permanently ends your right to file. Contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney immediately after diagnosis to preserve all your legal options.

Major Austin area asbestos exposure sources include: University of Texas at Austin, Bergstrom AFB (now airport), Motorola/Freescale semiconductor fabs, IBM Austin. Workers at these facilities handled asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, brakes, and other products daily, often for decades. Mesothelioma typically develops 20-50 years after exposure, meaning workers exposed in the 1960s-1980s are being diagnosed today.

Mesothelioma lawyers work on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. The firm advances all case costs (filing fees, experts, depositions, travel) which are reimbursed only from the recovery. If the case does not result in compensation, you owe nothing. There is zero financial risk to you.

Three separate compensation tracks are typically available: (1) Lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers — settlements average $1-$1.4 million, jury verdicts can exceed $5 million. (2) Asbestos trust fund claims — 60+ active trusts hold over $30 billion; most victims qualify for 10+ trusts simultaneously. (3) VA disability benefits for veterans — typically 100% rated for mesothelioma. These tracks run in parallel and do not reduce each other. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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