Washington Mesothelioma Lawyer

Simmons Hanly Conroy is a national mesothelioma law firm that has fought for victims of asbestos exposure for over 20 years. We have the resources and experience necessary to help mesothelioma patients and their families across the state of Washington pursue the justice they deserve.

Our mesothelioma lawyers have recovered more than $9.3 billion on behalf of thousands of clients affected by mesothelioma, including over $200 million for families in Washington alone. Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Washington mesothelioma lawyers can help your family.

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Working with Mesothelioma Clients Across Washington

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 Washington 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 20 years, we have represented many clients throughout all of Washington, including families in:

Bainbridge Island
Bellevue
Everett
Kent
Longview
Oak Harbor
Port Townsend
Renton
Seattle
Shelton
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Wenatchee
Yakima

Mesothelioma Verdicts for Washington Residents

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we stand by our clients and fight on their behalf to maximize their results in each case. In doing so, our firm has secured some of the largest jury verdicts in history — including substantial verdicts for mesothelioma patients and their families in Washington.

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Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawsuit

$40.1 Million

A jury awarded $40.1 million to a Washington resident and U.S. Navy veteran who was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. While working in the engine and fire rooms of naval ships, he was exposed to asbestos-containing gaskets manufactured by Goodyear.

Our Past Washington Mesothelioma Settlements

Our Washington asbestos attorneys have recovered over $200 million to help Washington families affected by mesothelioma pay for medical bills and hold those who harmed them accountable.

A few of our mesothelioma settlement and verdict amounts recovered for our Washington clients are listed below.

$13 Million

Carpenter & Project Manager
Bellingham, WA

$3.64 Million

Welder & Millwright
Renton, WA

$10.2 Million

U.S. Navy Veteran & Boiler Tender
Cosmopolis, WA

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$2.9 million for a chemical engineer in Bellevue
$2.25 million to a U.S. Army veteran and roofer
$1 million for a brake mechanic with pleural mesothelioma
$2.5 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and machine operator from Oak Harbor
$1.2 million for a shipwright and construction worker
$1.97 million for a union plumber and U.S. Army veteran in Yakima
$2.37 million for a Vancouver woman who was exposed to asbestos secondhand
$1.9 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and farm machinery worker in Spokane
$2.85 million for a mechanic and construction company owner in Brewster
$2 million for a U.S. Army veteran and truck driver in Kennewick
$2.4 million to an X-ray technician and civil field engineer in Vancouver
$1.27 million to a U.S. Army veteran and machinist with pleural mesothelioma
$2.29 million for a communications specialist and drywaller in Wenatchee
$1.3 million for the family of a U.S. Army veteran and laborer
$2.2 million to a laborer and cook in Bellfair
$2.3 million for a boilerman and cattle rancher in Lamont
$2.8 million for a minister and officer worker in Federal Way
$1.1 million to a civilian shipwright who died from pleural mesothelioma
$2.2 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and farmer
$1.8 million for a construction worker and drywaller in Vancouver
$2.35 million for an 86-year-old Seattle man who worked as an oiler
$1 million to a laborer who died from pleural mesothelioma
$2.38 million for a custodian living in Dayton
$1.85 million for a drywall finisher in Algona with pleural mesothelioma
$1.8 million for the family of a U.S. Army veteran and pipefitter
$2.1 million to a pleural mesothelioma patient from Washington who was a radiator repairman
$1.7 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and shipfitter in Graham
$2.29 million for an accountant in Bainbridge Island
$1.8 million for a Washington truck driver who died from pleural mesothelioma
$1.18 million to a U.S. Army veteran and mechanic from Washington
$2.36 million for an engineman and mechanic in Westport

Our firm represents people harmed by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers on an individual basis, so the results above are reflective of each individual’s mesothelioma story. 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 past clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

Mike Mattmuller — a Simmons Hanly Conroy client — and his wife holding their young daughter

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

– Mike

Photo of Mesothelioma Warrior Forrest Wulf

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

– Forrest

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“Hiring Simmons Hanly Conroy was the smartest thing we ever did.”

– John

Photo of LaTanyta, whose husband passed away from mesothelioma

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

– LaTanyta

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Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Washington

Our Washington mesothelioma lawyers are prepared to help you understand the lawsuit process and guide you through the legal system. We have more than 60 attorneys in our mesothelioma practice who solely focus 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.

Deadlines to Taking Legal Action

Washington has a unique set of laws called statutes of limitation that restrict how long mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. This makes it particularly important to contact mesothelioma attorneys in Washington as soon as possible after your diagnosis.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in Washington

Our knowledgeable Washington mesothelioma attorneys have helped many past clients identify where they were exposed to asbestos, a dangerous mineral that can cause asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.

Quick Facts About Asbestos

Over 3,000 household and industrial products contained asbestos, including roofing shingles, talcum powder, automobile brakes, insulation, boilers and more
Asbestos is a natural mineral that is durable and resistant to heat and electricity
Multiple industries, including manufacturing, steel working, shipbuilding and more, used asbestos
Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after initial exposure

More than 1 million U.S. workers were exposed to asbestos during the 20th century, and many face serious health risks to this day.

Over the past two decades, we’ve gathered evidence on thousands of Washington 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.

Asbestos Sites in Washington

Over the years, a number of building and work sites in Washington have been tied to asbestos exposure. The following is a partial list of some of those sites that have been linked. Please note this is not a complete list, and it does not necessarily reflect current conditions.

Everett
Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant
Everett Pulp & Paper
Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill
Scott Paper Mill
Simpson Lee Paper Mill
Todd Shipyard
Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill
Fort Lewis
Fort Lewis Army Base
Longview
Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill
Long Bell Lumber Company
Longview Fibers Paper Mill
Reynolds Aluminum
Standard Dairy
Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill

Seattle
Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant
Duwamish Shipyard
Hydraulic Supply Fabrication Shop
Isaacson Iron Works
Lake Union Shipyard
Lockheed Shipyard (Harbor Island)
Sand Point Naval Station
Todd Shipyard (Harbor Island)
Spokane
Black Carbon Coal Company
Fairchild Air Force Base
General Electric Company
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Spokane Airport
Union Carbide Company

Tacoma
Asarco Smelter
Boeing Aircraft Plant
Champion Paper Mill
Hooker Chemical Plant
Kaiser Aluminum Plant
Simpson Kraft Paper Mill
Champion Paper Mill
Todd Pacific Shipyards, formerly Seattle-Tacoma (SEA-TAC)
U.S. Oil & Refining Oil Refinery
Vancouver
Aloca
Boise Cascade Paper Mill
Columbia River Paper Mill
Kaiser Shipyard
Vancouver High School

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These are not the only Washington companies that used asbestos

If you believe your occupational asbestos exposure may have caused a mesothelioma diagnosis for you or someone you love, contact a mesothelioma attorney in Washington today for a free legal consultation.

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Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys

When you work with 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 many award-winning mesothelioma lawyers below.

Get to Know Firm Founder & U.S. Army Veteran John Simmons

Learn More About “Best Lawyer in America” Jim Kramer

Meet National Trial Lawyer Top 40 Under 40 Olivia Kelly

Read More About Managing Partner Laurence Nassif

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Washington

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.

Walter’s Story

In 1954, Walter Twidwell joined the U.S. Navy as a boiler tender and fireman. He conducted maintenance and repairs in engine and fire rooms of vessels ported in New York, California and Washington, until he retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1973.

During his 20 years of service, Walter worked with Goodyear gaskets, which contained asbestos. Decades later, he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Walter reached out to Simmons Hanly Conroy for help proving that Goodyear was responsible for his illness.

“They could go back to day one and had the paperwork to back them up,” said Walter. “I couldn’t stop thinking to myself, ‘Oh, wow! These boys know what they’re doin.’”

By working with our mesothelioma lawyers in Washington, Walter was able to hold Goodyear accountable for its corporate negligence and secure financial compensation for his medical expenses.

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Norris’ Story

Norris worked as a construction supervisor for approximately 20 years, where he oversaw employees who cut asbestos-containing pipes manufactured by J-M Manufacturing (JMM).

More than four decades after his initial exposure to asbestos, Norris was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Upon learning that many companies knew about the dangers of asbestos, he was furious. Norris and his wife Lori decided to contact our Washington mesothelioma lawyers for help fighting back against these companies.

“Hiring Simmons Hanly Conroy was the smartest decision we ever made, aside from deciding to get married,” said Lori. “To me, the Simmons difference is they become your family. They’re in it for all the right reasons.”

Before passing away at the age of 65, Norris was able to have his day in court. He found peace in delivering a powerful message of wrongdoing to the companies that caused him harm.

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Giving Back to the Local Washington Community

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 local Washington communities by giving back.

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Miles for Meso in Federal Way

Miles for Meso is a 5K race that raises funds and awareness for mesothelioma, while bringing together a community of those affected by asbestos exposure. In 2009, Simmons Hanly Conroy hosted the first race at the firm’s national headquarters in Alton, Illinois, and the firm is a national sponsor of the race to this day.

Since that first race, 10 other states have held Miles for Meso races, including one in the Federal Way area of Washington.

“The whole run and the purpose of it is to bring awareness to the community,” says Diana Stewart, Washington Miles for Meso race director. “[Mesothelioma] is hard to pronounce, hard to spell, hard to treat. So we’re trying to educate… the community about asbestos and how it affects people — and perhaps a cure can be found.”

The first Miles for Meso 5K Memorial Run/Walk in Washington was held in 2012. More than 100 people came to the first race and raised approximately $12,000 for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The WA Miles for Meso Run/Walk is held over Fourth of July weekend at the Federal Way Community Center.

Together, Miles for Meso races across the country have raised over $925,000 for mesothelioma research and advocacy.

Washington Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs

What is an asbestos exposure or mesothelioma lawsuit?

A mesothelioma lawsuit is a type of legal action taken against companies that made or used products containing asbestos.

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 company’s products.

Who can file a mesothelioma legal claim?

You may be able to file a mesothelioma legal claim if:

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

Even if your loved one has passed away from mesothelioma, you may still be able to pursue compensation on their behalf.

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

How long do I have to file a mesothelioma claim in Washington?

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

Once these deadlines pass, it’s too late to take legal action for your illness.

Because of this, it’s important to 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.

How much does a Washington mesothelioma attorney cost?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no initial or out-of-pocket costs to work with a Washington asbestos attorney.

We work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you.

Reach out to our team now to see if you qualify for compensation — for free.

Will I have to travel to file a mesothelioma claim?

Our Washington asbestos 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.

Ready to start your lawsuit and pursue financial compensation?

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Reviewed by:Timothy Thompson

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

Fact-Checked
Legal Reviewer

Attorney Tim Thompson dedicates his practice to representing families that have been impacted by mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. As a partner in the Asbestos Department, Tim supervises a team of five attorneys that handle up to 50 mesothelioma cases each year throughout the United States. Over the course of his career, Tim and his team have represented hundreds of mesothelioma victims, recovering more than $500 million on their behalf.