Mesothelioma Lawyer in Seattle, WA

Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Seattle area mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims with 30+ years of focused asbestos litigation experience and over $2 billion recovered. We handle cases from the 4.0 million metro area and throughout Washington. 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. Washington statute of limitations: 3 years (personal injury and wrongful death).

Asbestos Exposure History in Seattle

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton has built, repaired, and decommissioned Navy ships since 1891 — and continues today. Tens of thousands of shipyard workers and sailors were exposed to asbestos in ships, boiler rooms, and repair facilities over more than a century of operation. Boeing's aircraft manufacturing facilities in Everett, Renton, and Auburn similarly exposed workers through aircraft brakes, engines, and insulation. The Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related disease per capita in the country.

Major Seattle Area Asbestos Exposure Sites

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Todd Shipyards Seattle
Boeing Everett/Renton/Auburn
Lockheed Shipbuilding Seattle
Georgia-Pacific Bellingham pulp mill

Industries Affected

Major industries with documented asbestos exposure in the Seattle area: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton), Todd Shipyards Seattle, Boeing aircraft manufacturing, Lockheed Shipbuilding, Georgia-Pacific Bellingham.

Legal Venue and Filing Information

Statute of Limitations in Washington: 3 years (personal injury and wrongful death)

King County Superior Court handles Seattle asbestos cases. Kitsap County (Bremerton) has significant Navy-related asbestos litigation.

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the Seattle 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 Seattle

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 — Seattle Mesothelioma Claims

Not necessarily. Mesothelioma cases require specialized legal experience far more than local office proximity. Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Seattle 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 Washington, the statute of limitations is 3 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 Seattle area asbestos exposure sources include: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Todd Shipyards Seattle, Boeing Everett/Renton/Auburn, Lockheed Shipbuilding Seattle, Georgia-Pacific Bellingham pulp mill. 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.