Mesothelioma Lawyer Philadelphia

Mesothelioma Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA

Serving the 6.2 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)

PA Statute of Limitations

Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Philadelphia area mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. We handle cases from the 6.2 million metro area and throughout Pennsylvania. 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. Pennsylvania statute of limitations: 2 years (personal injury and wrongful death).

Asbestos Exposure History in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard operated from 1776 until 1995, building and repairing Navy ships for 219 years. Tens of thousands of shipyard workers and Navy personnel were exposed to asbestos in every conceivable capacity. The Sun Oil Marcus Hook refinery and Gulf Oil's Philadelphia refinery processed crude oil using extensive asbestos-insulated equipment from the 1940s through the 1980s. PECO's Eddystone Station and other area power plants similarly used asbestos in steam generation equipment.

Major Philadelphia Area Asbestos Exposure Sites

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Sun Oil Marcus Hook
Gulf Oil Philadelphia
PECO Eddystone Station
Scott Paper Chester

Industries Affected

Major industries with documented asbestos exposure in the Philadelphia area: Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Sun Oil Marcus Hook refinery, Gulf Oil refinery, PECO power plants.

Legal Venue and Filing Information

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

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has a dedicated asbestos program handling thousands of cases with experienced judges.

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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 — Philadelphia Mesothelioma Claims

Not necessarily. Mesothelioma cases require specialized legal experience far more than local office proximity. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia area asbestos exposure sources include: Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Sun Oil Marcus Hook, Gulf Oil Philadelphia, PECO Eddystone Station, Scott Paper Chester. 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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