California Asbestos History: California has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the nation due to its history of shipbuilding in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco Bay Area, as well as widespread use of asbestos in construction, oil refineries, and the aerospace industry. Many Navy veterans who served at California shipyards are among the state's mesothelioma victims.
Verified Mesothelioma Attorneys in California
The Bratt Law Firm
Mesothelioma & AsbestosWrongful DeathPersonal InjuryDefective Products
Mark D. Bratt founded The Bratt Law Firm in Los Angeles to champion the rights of individuals and families devastated by asbestos exposure, toxic chemicals,…
145 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Contingency — 33%–40%, no fee unless we win
Brayton Purcell LLP
Mesothelioma & AsbestosMass Tort LitigationProducts LiabilityToxic Torts
Alan Richard Brayton is widely recognized as one of the nation's foremost attorneys in asbestos litigation and mesothelioma law, with nearly five decades of experience…
222 Rush Landing Rd, Novato, CA 94945 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
Matthew Paul Dickson
VerifiedLaw Offices of Matthew P. Dickson
Mesothelioma & AsbestosPersonal InjuryProducts LiabilityEnvironmental Claims
Matthew Paul Dickson is a Newport Beach attorney who transitioned from nearly a decade defending corporations and government agencies to championing individuals harmed by asbestos…
1101 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660 · Contingency — 35%–45%, no fee unless we win
The Schenk Law Firm
Mesothelioma & AsbestosWrongful DeathCatastrophic InjuriesProducts Liability
Frederick Schenk has dedicated more than four decades to representing plaintiffs in asbestos and mesothelioma cases across California, securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements that…
600 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
The Drakulich Firm, APLC
Mesothelioma & AsbestosProducts LiabilityMass TortsPersonal Injury
Robert J. Drakulich founded The Drakulich Firm, APLC in Solana Beach after building a record of multi-million dollar results in mass tort, mesothelioma, and products…
777 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
Costa Law
Mesothelioma & AsbestosPersonal InjuryWrongful DeathDefective Products
Anna Maria Costa is a California plaintiff attorney based in San Leandro who has represented victims of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, and other catastrophic injuries since…
San Leandro, CA 94578 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
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California Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline 2 years from date of death
Filing Location California Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement $1.1M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
California allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Separately, victims may also file claims with asbestos bankruptcy trust funds — many victims receive compensation from multiple trusts. Learn more about settlements →