Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer

Simmons Hanly Conroy is a national mesothelioma law firm that has fought for victims of asbestos exposure for over 25 years. We have the resources and experience necessary to help mesothelioma patients and their families across Michigan pursue the justice they deserve.

Our mesothelioma lawyers have recovered more than $10.3 billion on behalf of thousands of clients affected by mesothelioma, including over $359 million for families in Michigan alone. Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Michigan mesothelioma attorneys can help you.

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Working with Mesothelioma Clients Across Michigan

When you or a family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, everything changes. While no amount of compensation can fix the pain caused by this cancer, our mesothelioma law firm can file a lawsuit on your behalf to help lessen financial burdens and allow you to focus on your health and loved ones.

Our Michigan mesothelioma lawyers will handle every step of the legal process on your behalf. We only get paid if your case results in compensation, and contacting us is free. We’ll even travel to meet you whenever and wherever is convenient for you.

Over the past 25 years, we have represented clients throughout Michigan, including families in:

Ann Arbor
Auburn Hills
Dearborn
Detroit
Farmington Hills
Flint
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Livonia
Macomb
Pontiac
Rochester Hills
Sterling Heights
Troy
Westland
Wyoming

Our Past Michigan Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts

Our Michigan asbestos attorneys have recovered over $359 million to help Michigan families affected by mesothelioma pay for medical bills and hold those who harmed them accountable.

A few of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts recovered for our Michigan clients are listed below.

$4.93 Million

U.S. Navy Veteran & Welder
Kimball, MI

$5.61 Million

Steel Worker
Posen, MI

$4.98 Million

Welder
Detroit, MI

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$4.22 million to a Manistique correspondent
$3.95 million for a contractor in Blanchard with pleural mesothelioma
$3.11 million to a 62-year-old auto worker in Prescott
$2.3 million to a heating and air conditioning worker who was exposed to asbestos
$2.59 million for a U.S. Navy veteran who was diagnosed with mesothelioma
$1.23 million to a 66-year-old mesothelioma patient who worked as a welder
$3.69 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and contract engineer in Ada with peritoneal mesothelioma
$2.74 million to a maintenance worker in Michigan
$3.3 million for a garage and power plant worker in Algonac
$2.85 million to a Lake Orion union pipefitter with pleural mesothelioma
Over $2 million to a factory worker who died from mesothelioma
$4.32 million for a pipefitter and U.S. Air Force veteran in Farwell
$1.36 million for a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and welder from Michigan
$3 million to an Ionia woman who worked as a clerk
$2.08 million for a maintenance and auto worker diagnosed with mesothelioma
$1.95 million for a Washington heavy equipment operator who died from pleural mesothelioma
$2.63 million to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and sheet metal worker
$2.88 million for a woman who suffered from secondary exposure through her father’s job as a plumber in River Rapid
$3 million for a woman in Branch who was exposed to asbestos through her husband’s job
$2.97 million to an Owosso foundry and production plant worker with pleural mesothelioma
$4 million to a laborer in Kalamazoo
Over $2 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and laborer
$2.85 million for a U.S. Army veteran and communication worker in Superior
$1.8 million to a welder diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma
$2.9 million for a nursing assistant and union electrician in Ionia
$1.89 million for a construction worker in Michigan
$1 million to a U.S. Air Force veteran with pleural mesothelioma
$3.52 million to a clerk in Jenison with mesothelioma
$1.3 million to a U.S. Navy veteran in Hamilton with peritoneal mesothelioma who was stationed on the USS Fanning
$2.53 million for a White Lake maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma

Our firm represents people harmed by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers on an individual basis, and the results above reflect the unique details of each claim. Results will vary by case depending on the individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis, and several other factors.

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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 clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

“Filing a lawsuit put us in a better position to fight mesothelioma.”

– LaTanyta, Wife of a Michigan Welder

John, a mesothelioma survivor, ringing a gold bell

“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, Construction Worker with Mesothelioma

Jessica, firm client and mesothelioma survivor

“The firm was easy to work with, and they made everything simple. My lawyer made sure I knew my health came first. ”

– Jessica, Mother with Mesothelioma

Mike Mattmuller, a Simmons Hanly Conroy client

“I can’t say enough good things about Simmons Hanly Conroy. They make you feel like you’re in good hands.”

– Mike, Engineer with Mesothelioma

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Filing a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Our mesothelioma attorneys in Michigan are prepared to help you understand the lawsuit process and guide you through the legal system. We have more than 60 mesothelioma attorneys at our firm who focus solely on helping people like you.

Each senior attorney operates within a small team of several experienced attorneys, legal staff members, and registered nurses, which ensures you’ll receive personalized attention while your case progresses.

Your legal team can pursue mesothelioma compensation in several ways:

Asbestos Trust Fund Claims: Over $30 billion is estimated to still be available in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims and their families — and you don’t have to step foot in court to get it.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Filing a lawsuit can secure significant compensation from the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure and illness.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases because asbestos was used across all branches of the military. VA benefits can offer victims health care and monthly compensation.

Together, your team can handle every step of the legal process on your behalf, from collecting evidence for your case to filing your claim in time.

Deadline to File in Michigan

State laws called statutes of limitations restrict how long mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a lawsuit. In Michigan, the mesothelioma statute of limitations is 3 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one.

It’s important to contact our asbestos lawyers in Michigan as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance to take action.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in Michigan

During the 20th century, more than 1 million U.S. workers were exposed to asbestos, a dangerous mineral that can cause the cancer mesothelioma, and many face serious health risks to this day.

Quick Facts About Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural mineral that is durable and resistant to heat
Over 3,000 household and industrial products contained asbestos, including roofing shingles, talcum powder, automobile brakes, insulation, boilers, and more
Multiple industries, like manufacturing, steel working, and shipbuilding, used asbestos
Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after initial exposure
Secondary exposure occurs when asbestos is brought home on a worker’s clothes, skin, or hair, exposing others indirectly

Some job sites, homes, and older buildings in Michigan may still contain asbestos, putting workers and residents at risk of exposure even today.

What If I Don’t Know How I Was Exposed?

Our knowledgeable Michigan mesothelioma attorneys have helped many past clients identify where they were exposed to asbestos and which companies may be responsible.

Over the past two decades, we’ve gathered evidence on thousands of Michigan job sites where asbestos was used. It’s possible we’ve already represented someone who worked at the same spot as you.

Let us put our experience to work for your family. Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started for free.

Job Sites with Asbestos in Michigan

Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in Michigan have been tied to asbestos exposure. The following is a partial list of some of those sites that have been linked. Please note this isn’t a complete list and may not necessarily reflect current conditions.

Alpena
Abitibi Paper Mill
Decorative Panels International
Fletcher Paper
Huron Portland Cement Company
Ann Arbor
Alma Manufacturing Company
Ann Arbor Gas Company
Parke Davis Research Lab
Quality Glass Apparatus Inc.
Tappen High School
University of Michigan
Washtenau Gas Company
Battle Creek
Kellogg Company
Post Cereal Plant
Ralston Purina Company
Benton Harbor
Modern Plastics
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company (Lincoln – Mercury Assembly Plant)
Ford “River Rouge” Automotive Plant
Kaiser Aluminum Plant

Detroit
American Motors Nash – Kelvinator Refrigerator Plant
Briggs Manufacturing Co.
Cadillac Automotive Plant
Chevrolet Gear And Axle Plant
Chevrolet Plant
Chrysler Assembly Plant
Chrysler Engine Plant
Chrysler Stamping Plant
Chrysler – Plymouth – Dodge Plant
General Motors Plant
Great Lakes Slab Steel Plant
Hudson Motor Car Company
Pennsylvania Salt Mill
River Rouge Power Plant
Flint
Buick City Plant
Chevrolet Gear And Axle
Chevrolet Manufacturing Plant
General Motors Fisher Body Plant
General Motors Plant
Joliet Arsenal

Grand Rapids
AT&T
Acme Insulation
Alexander-Stafford Asbestos Corp.
American Box Board Company
Bear Paint
Bissell Plant
Consumers Power Company
Ferris State College
General Electric
General Motors Assembly Plant
Grand Rapids Brass Company
Grand Rapids Railway Company
Hayers Manufacturing Company
Reynolds Metals Company
Kalamazoo
Bronson Public Hospital
Brown Paper Mill
General Motors Transmission Plant
James River Paper Mill
Upjohn Plant
Saginaw
General Motors
General Motors Transmission Plant
Grey Iron Foundry

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These aren’t the only Michigan companies that used asbestos.

If you believe your occupational asbestos exposure may have caused a mesothelioma diagnosis for you or someone you love, contact our asbestos lawyers in Michigan now for a free legal consultation.

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Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Lawyers in Michigan

When you work with the Michigan mesothelioma attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy, you get the personal support of a local legal team with the resources and reach of a national law firm. Meet a few of our firm’s top Michigan mesothelioma lawyers below.

Meet Top 100 National Trial Lawyer Dan Blouin

Get to Know “Best Lawyer in America” Jen Alesio

Meet Asbestos Department Chair Nick Angelides

Learn About “2025 Lawyer of the Year” Jim Kramer

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Michigan

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 decades secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a significant difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

As you learn about our clients’ stories, please understand that recovery results vary. No two stories and no two cases are exactly alike. Each mesothelioma case reflects the unique parts of each person’s story.

Phil & Truda’s Story

For 22 years, Phil served in the U.S. Air Force as a plumber and pipefitter. After he left the service, Phil met and fell in love with Truda. The couple began their life together in Michigan, unaware that the asbestos fibers Phil had been exposed to during his military career would later cause unforeseen hardships.

After 10 years of marriage, a tragic accident left Truda a paraplegic. Phil became her caregiver, and the couple navigated life’s new challenges together. However, it wasn’t long before Phil’s health began to deteriorate.

Phil began to experience shortness of breath while building a playground for his grandchildren one afternoon, so he went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure.

Phil and Truda turned to Simmons Hanly Conroy for help, and our Michigan mesothelioma lawyers were able to secure significant compensation to help the couple pay for medical expenses. Their dedication to each other has served as a beacon of hope throughout this journey.

Andrew & LaTanyta’s Story

As a child, Andrew would often play on stacks of industrial pipes his father delivered as a truck driver for a pipeline distributor. He was unaware that the pipes contained asbestos fibers.

Years later, Andrew found himself working as a welder in Michigan, where he lived with his wife LaTanyta and their three kids. He began experiencing back pain, and doctors struggled to find the cause. However, after a specialist performed a biopsy, Andrew learned he had mesothelioma.

The family rallied around Andrew as he underwent surgery to remove one of his lungs. However, Andrew was focused on his family’s future. He and LaTanyta turned to our Michigan mesothelioma lawyers for help pursuing compensation to secure their financial future.

“Andrew said to me, ‘The one thing I want is for my family to survive, even if I don’t. Even if something happens to me, I want to know, before I close my eyes, that my family has been taken care of,’” recalled LaTanyta.

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Mesothelioma Attorney in Michigan FAQs

What is a Michigan mesothelioma lawsuit?

A Michigan mesothelioma lawsuit is a type of product liability claim against the companies that made or used the asbestos products a mesothelioma patient was exposed to.

Since many companies knowingly hid the dangers of asbestos from their employees and consumers, victims may be able to hold asbestos companies accountable and pursue compensation for injuries they suffered as a result of the companies’ products.

Contact us now to see if you may be able to seek compensation from a Michigan mesothelioma lawsuit.

Can you sue for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in Michigan?

Patients and their loved ones may be able to pursue a mesothelioma claim with the help of our experienced Michigan asbestos attorneys.

You may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Michigan if you:

You were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease
Are the family member or estate representative of someone with mesothelioma

Even if your loved one has passed away, you may still be able to seek compensation on their behalf by filing a mesothelioma claim after their death.

What is the mesothelioma statute of limitations in Michigan?

Unfortunately, asbestos exposure victims only have a short window of time after their mesothelioma diagnosis to file a claim due to statutes of limitations, which are state-specific deadlines on when you can file a lawsuit.

In Michigan, you only have 3 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one to file a mesothelioma claim. Once these deadlines pass, it’s too late to take legal action for your illness.

Contact us as soon as possible. Our team can listen to what’s going on and let you know if you still have time to take legal action — even if you think the deadline may have already passed.

What can an asbestos attorney in Michigan do for you?

Our asbestos attorneys in Michigan can handle every step of the legal process for you, from filing your lawsuit before any deadlines to fighting for compensation on your behalf.

If you have a case, our legal team can:

Determine how you were exposed to asbestos by thoroughly investigating your work history and potential sources of exposure
Hold asbestos companies accountable for the role they played in exposing you to this dangerous substance
Pursue financial compensation to help with your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses
Provide ongoing support to you and your family while staying available via phone and text
Travel to meet with you on your terms, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you

We’re prepared to fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves — all while making the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if you may be eligible to file a claim with the help of a Michigan mesothelioma lawyer. It costs nothing to speak with us.

How do I choose the best Michigan mesothelioma law firm for me?

When choosing a Michigan mesothelioma law firm, look for a firm that has:

Free Consultations: It costs nothing to speak with our team and find out if we may be able to help you take legal action.
Extensive Experience: We’ve handled mesothelioma claims for over 25 years, allowing us to successfully navigate even the most complex cases.
No Upfront Costs: There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our mesothelioma attorneys in Michigan.
Databases of Evidence: With a warehouse of information on asbestos companies and dangerous products, we have the resources to build a strong case on your behalf.
Given Millions for a Cure: Our team has donated over $21 million to mesothelioma research and advocacy efforts, helping the fight for a cure.
Helped Thousands of Families: We’ve assisted more than 8,000 families affected by mesothelioma nationwide.
A History of Record-Breaking Results: Our attorneys have secured over $10.3 billion for families impacted by mesothelioma, including the highest mesothelioma verdict against a single defendant ($250 million).

By working with Simmons Hanly Conroy, you’ll get all the benefits of a national firm in addition to the personalized attention and dedication your case deserves.

How much does it cost to hire an asbestos lawyer in Michigan?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our asbestos lawyers in Michigan.

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family.

Will I have to travel to file Michigan mesothelioma claims?

Our Michigan mesothelioma lawyers will come to you, wherever you may be and whenever it’s convenient for you. We will travel to meet with you in the comfort of your own home or in a location of your choosing.

Though we can’t guarantee you won’t ever have to travel during your case, it’s very unlikely you will need to leave the area you live in to receive compensation.

“Our attorney came out to meet us within a week of calling him,” said Alan, a firm client. “He and his team hit the ground running.”

Do your Michigan asbestos attorneys have good reviews?

Yes. Our Michigan asbestos attorneys are committed to providing clients with the best experience possible, offering personalized support, clear communication, and strong legal representation in their fight for justice.

See what our clients have to say about their experience working with us by reading Simmons Hanly Conroy reviews.

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Reviewed by:Kenneth P. Danzinger

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

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Attorney Kenneth P. Danzinger is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with over 25 years of experience practicing law. He focuses his practice on helping individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma.

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Michigan Legislature. “MCL – Section 600.5805.” Retrieved from: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5805.