Mesothelioma Lawyer in New York, NY

Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents New York area mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. We handle cases from the 20 million metro area and throughout New York. 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. New York statute of limitations: 3 years (personal injury), 2 years (wrongful death).

Asbestos Exposure History in New York

New York City's construction history is an asbestos story. The spray-on fireproofing applied to the structural steel of Manhattan's mid-20th century skyscrapers (Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building, World Trade Center) contained massive quantities of asbestos. The Brooklyn Navy Yard built and repaired Navy vessels from 1801 until 1966, exposing generations of shipyard workers. Con Ed's power plants around NYC used asbestos insulation extensively. World Trade Center construction AND cleanup both resulted in asbestos exposure — though WTC-related health claims have a separate federal compensation framework.

Major New York Area Asbestos Exposure Sites

Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bethlehem Steel Brooklyn
Consolidated Edison (Con Ed)
NYC Transit Authority
various construction contractors

Industries Affected

Major industries with documented asbestos exposure in the New York area: Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City construction, NYC subway construction, Manhattan high-rises (spray-on fireproofing), power plants.

Legal Venue and Filing Information

Statute of Limitations in New York: 3 years (personal injury), 2 years (wrongful death)

NYCAL — New York City Asbestos Litigation in Manhattan Supreme Court — is one of the most experienced asbestos dockets in the United States with specialized procedures and thousands of consolidated cases.

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the New York 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 New York Filing Guide →

Mesothelioma Attorneys Serving New York

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 — New York Mesothelioma Claims

Not necessarily. Mesothelioma cases require specialized legal experience far more than local office proximity. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents New York 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 New York, the statute of limitations is 3 years (personal injury), 2 years (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 New York area asbestos exposure sources include: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bethlehem Steel Brooklyn, Consolidated Edison (Con Ed), NYC Transit Authority, various construction contractors. 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.