Mesothelioma Lawyer Dallas

Mesothelioma Lawyer in Dallas, TX

Serving the 8.1 million (DFW) 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 Dallas area mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. We handle cases from the 8.1 million (DFW) 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 Dallas

Dallas-Fort Worth's industrial base centered on aerospace and automotive manufacturing. LTV Corporation (formerly Ling-Temco-Vought) operated the massive Vought Aircraft plant building Navy fighter aircraft from the 1940s through the 1980s — exposure sources include aircraft brake pads, engine insulation, and heat shields. General Motors' Arlington Assembly Plant employed tens of thousands over decades with exposure to brake, clutch, and gasket products. Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter similarly exposed workers through aerospace manufacturing and maintenance.

Major Dallas Area Asbestos Exposure Sites

LTV Corporation (Vought)
General Motors Arlington
Lockheed Martin Fort Worth
Bell Helicopter
Halliburton

Industries Affected

Major industries with documented asbestos exposure in the Dallas area: Vought Aircraft (now Triumph), Dallas Naval Air Station, General Motors Arlington plant, oil and gas services.

Legal Venue and Filing Information

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

Dallas County District Court handles asbestos litigation with established procedures. Tarrant County (Fort Worth) is also an active venue.

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the Dallas 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.

Complete Texas Filing Guide →

Mesothelioma Attorneys Serving Dallas

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 — Dallas Mesothelioma Claims

Not necessarily. Mesothelioma cases require specialized legal experience far more than local office proximity. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Dallas 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 Dallas area asbestos exposure sources include: LTV Corporation (Vought), General Motors Arlington, Lockheed Martin Fort Worth, Bell Helicopter, Halliburton. 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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