Los Angeles Mesothelioma Lawyer

For over 25 years, Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented families affected by mesothelioma in Los Angeles, California and across the country, securing over $9.9 billion nationwide. We have the resources and experience needed to hold powerful companies accountable.

Find out if our Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers can help your family pursue compensation. Call (800) 326-8900 now.

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Los Angeles Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Claims

When asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they may become lodged in the lining of major organs like the lungs. These fibers can irritate healthy tissue for decades, causing mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after exposure.

Our mesothelioma law firm has helped:

Over 7,750 families affected by asbestos exposure nationwide
Secure more than $9.9 billion from mesothelioma claims
Give our clients a powerful voice in the legal system for over 25 years

Companies knew the dangers when they used asbestos in their products — but they used it anyway, putting thousands at risk. We can help you hold these corporations accountable and pursue compensation for your family.

Our asbestos attorneys in Los Angeles can handle every step of the legal process as we fight for justice on your behalf. There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with us.

Contact our firm for a free legal consultation to get started now. We can figure out how you were exposed to asbestos and find the evidence to prove it.

Our Past Los Angeles Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve secured over $9.9 billion for clients across the country, including families in and around Los Angeles.

See some of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts from the Los Angeles area below.

$34 Million

Auto Mechanic
Los Angeles, CA

$8.81 Million

Brick Tender
Lakewood, CA

$30 Million

Construction Supervisor
Los Angeles, CA

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$4.37 million for a union carpenter in Mission Hills with pleural mesothelioma
$5.23 million to an Oceanside maintenance mechanic
$4.19 million for a welder and laborer in Torrance
$4 million to a Santa Monica teacher
$7.27 million for a Lancaster harness installer
$4.31 million to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and logger in Camarillo
$5.17 million for a Fountain Valley union steamfitter and welder
$4.17 million to an electrician in Riverside with peritoneal mesothelioma
$6.53 million for a Phelan service station worker
$4.2 million to a boiler operator in Long Beach with pleural mesothelioma
$4.51 million for a Canoga Park architect
$1.25 million to a Los Angeles cashier with peritoneal mesothelioma

Results will vary by case depending on each individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis and several other factors, and there’s never a guarantee of results in any case.

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See What Our Clients Say

Every mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to standing for our clients and giving them a powerful voice in our country’s legal system. But you don’t have to take our word for it — see what some of our past clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

Art Putt, mesothelioma survivor and firm client

“Simmons Hanly Conroy treated us like we were human beings. Like we were friends.”

– Art

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“My kids are going to be taken care of, so there’s peace of mind knowing I won’t have to worry about them.”

– John

“It truly made such a difference for my husband to know that the good guys can actually win.”

– Lori, Wife of Norris

Forrest Wulf, a Simmons Hanly Conroy patient

“I wouldn’t have a thing if it wasn’t for my ability to hold the companies that harmed me accountable.”

– Forrest

Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Los Angeles

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can help you cover medical expenses and secure your family’s well-being for years to come. Our Los Angeles mesothelioma attorneys can guide you through the legal system, making the process as easy as possible for you and your family.

You may be eligible for compensation in multiple ways, and many of these options do not require you to go to court:

Asbestos Trust Funds: An estimated $30 billion has been set aside by asbestos companies to pay people who have developed asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit: Most mesothelioma lawsuits are settled out of court, though our mesothelioma attorneys in Los Angeles are prepared to present your case in trial if needed. Families can receive significant amounts of compensation from settlements.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits: Veterans with mesothelioma may be able to access medical and financial benefits through the VA. We have VA-accredited mesothelioma attorneys on staff who can help veterans prepare their VA claims to access the benefits they are owed.

You’ll have an entire legal team on your side, with a senior partner at the firm, several experienced attorneys, paralegals, medical staff, and investigators, so you get the personalized care and attention you deserve.

Statute of Limitations

California has a unique set of laws called statutes of limitations that restrict the amount of time mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a claim.

For this reason, it’s important to contact asbestos lawyers in California as soon as possible after your diagnosis.

If you’d like to talk to a Los Angeles mesothelioma attorney about a potential case, we can meet with you in your home, virtually or at a location of your choosing.

Los Angeles Asbestos Sites

While asbestos is regulated in the United States, it has not been completely banned. Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in the Los Angeles area have been linked to asbestos exposure, including:

Aluminum Company of America
Atlantic Richfield Co.
Baker Iron Works
Balboa Brewing Company
Bray Chemical Company
California Industrial Company
Carnation Company
City National Plaza
Consolidated Steel Corporation
Dixon Chemical

Firestone Tire Store
Ford Assembly Plant
General Cable Corporation
Globe Mills
Johns Manville
Lever Brothers Company
Los Angeles County Jail
Los Angeles International Airport
Owens Corning Fiberglas
Pacific Reduction Company

Reece Insulation
Southern Edison Building
Table Linen Supply
Texas Corporation Office Building
Tishman Office Building
Union Pacific Switchyard
United States Aluminum Corporation
University of California
U.S. Rubber Tire & Synthetic Rubber Plant
Western Pipe & Steel Company Plant

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The above is a partial list of some of these Los Angeles work sites. Please note: It does not necessarily reflect current conditions.

If you or a loved one has mesothelioma, call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Los Angeles mesothelioma attorneys can pursue compensation on your behalf.

Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy have secured over $9.9 billion in total on behalf of our clients affected by mesothelioma. We are dedicated to getting our clients the results they deserve. Meet a few of our top mesothelioma lawyers below.

Learn More About California Rising Star Crystal Foley

Meet Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyer Jennifer Alesio

Get to Know U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Michael Stewart

Meet “Best Lawyer in America” Deborah Rosenthal

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Los Angeles

Every person diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease has a unique story. Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, we believe there is power in sharing those stories.

Our lawyers have helped many people over the years secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Penelope’s Story

After experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, Penelope, a devoted kidney doctor, found her life taking an unexpected turn. She was soon diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Asbestos exposure isn’t common for medical professionals like doctors, but our Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers were able to determine what happened in Penelope’s case. The lab equipment she worked with years ago had contained asbestos, allowing our team to secure compensation from the manufacturers on her behalf.

“In the darkness of dealing with my terminal illness, the guiding light, support and persistence of the entire Simmons Hanly Conroy team has renewed my faith in humanity,” said Penelope.

Albert’s Story

Albert served in the U.S. Air Force before joining the pipeline and refractory industries, where he worked hard to support his family. However, both his military and civilian careers exposed him to products that contained asbestos, and after retiring, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

As his medical bills added up, Al decided to contact our Los Angeles asbestos attorneys for help. We were able to file multiple claims on his behalf against the companies responsible for his asbestos exposure, and he received compensation without having to go to court.

Today, Al is considered stable. His mesothelioma payouts allowed him to undergo treatments, and he feels a sense of peace knowing his family’s financial future will be secure for years to come.

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Jesse’s Story

When he was just 8 years old, Jesse began going to his father’s machinist shop. He helped clean the workspace, often collecting trash and sweeping the floors. When Jesse got older, he began working with various materials that contained asbestos, like adhesives and honeycomb.

After graduating from college, starting a family and securing a great job, Jesse became ill. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and fears of leaving his wife Colette and their two children began to grow. The couple contacted our mesothelioma lawyers in Los Angeles.

Sadly, Jesse passed away just a few months after his diagnosis at the age of 62. Thankfully, our team was able to secure compensation for Colette and his family.

“I really admired and respected him,” said Jesse’s attorney. “His family was more important to him than anything, and I knew I wasn’t just fighting for them because he was a client — I was fighting for them because he was a friend.”

Giving Back in Los Angeles

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. We passionately stand up for clients in the courtroom and in the Los Angeles community by giving back to a variety of different cancer research and mesothelioma support organizations.

SHC Foundation Employee Committee

For more than 15 years, the Simmons Hanly Conroy Foundation’s Employee Committee has organized an annual food drive to collect groceries and monetary donations for area food pantries.

To date, the drive has generated thousands of pounds of food — and thousands of dollars — to benefit several organizations, including the Ocean Park Community Center in Los Angeles.

The Employee Committee also coordinates other annual events to collect money, food and clothing each year, including a golf tournament and a holiday Adopt-A-Family program.

Providing Pro Bono Legal Services

Both individually and on behalf of the firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys volunteer their legal services free of charge to assist a wide variety of people.

Our attorneys have helped:

Children and foster children
Domestic abuse victims
Immigrants
People who are homeless
Those seeking a second chance through expungement
U.S. military veterans

“Our attorneys and staff have donated countless pro bono hours dedicated to ensuring people from every walk of life have access to equitable justice,” said Assistant Managing Partner Amy Garrett.

Los Angeles Asbestos Lawyer FAQs

What is a mesothelioma lawyer?

A mesothelioma lawyer helps people with mesothelioma and their families pursue compensation and justice for their injuries.

In many cases, families are able to recover the money they’re owed without ever going to trial — and in some instances, without even leaving their home.

Contact our team now to find out if our Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers can help you pursue compensation.

Why file an asbestos claim in Los Angeles?

Filing a Los Angeles asbestos claim gives you the chance to receive compensation that can help pay for medical expenses and secure your family’s financial future.

Sadly, many asbestos companies knew the dangers their asbestos products posed — but they hid these risks from the public for decades. Asbestos claims can help you hold these companies accountable for their negligence and your illness.

Let us fight for justice on your behalf. Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started.

How do I choose a lawyer for mesothelioma?

When searching for a mesothelioma attorney in Los Angeles, you should look for:

Decades of Experience: At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve been fighting on behalf of those affected by asbestos exposure for more than two decades.
A Proven Track Record: Over the past 25 years, our attorneys have recovered more than $9.9 billion nationwide for thousands of people affected by mesothelioma.
No Financial Risk: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless we successfully secure compensation for your family.

Our team can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and loved ones. Let us support you through this difficult time.

How much does a Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyer cost?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyers. We only get paid if your case results in compensation.

See if you qualify for compensation now — for free.

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Reviewed by:Benjamin Goldstein

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

Fact-Checked
Legal Reviewer

Ben Goldstein is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Based in the firm’s San Francisco office, Ben serves as the firm’s West Coast Asbestos Litigation Manager. He has been representing plaintiffs injured by exposure to asbestos, benzene and other toxic substances and environmental contaminants for over a decade. Ben has been the responsible attorney on dozens of multi-million dollar results on behalf of victims suffering from mesothelioma, lung cancer, leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other diseases caused by toxic exposures. His work involves every phase of litigation, including complex settlement negotiation and trial.

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American Cancer Society. “Mesothelioma.” Retrieved from: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma.html.