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
Mark D. Bratt
VerifiedThe 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
Alan Richard Brayton
VerifiedBrayton 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
Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP
Mesothelioma & AsbestosPersonal InjuryEmployment & LaborEnvironmental & Natural Resources
Matthew Paul Dickson is a partner at Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP, representing individuals harmed by asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, toxic torts, and personal injury across…
4199 Flat Rock Drive, Suite 142, Riverside, CA 92505 · Contingency — 35%–45%, no fee unless we win
Frederick Schenk
VerifiedCasey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield, LLP
Mesothelioma & AsbestosPersonal InjuryWrongful DeathProducts Liability
Frederick Schenk is a partner at Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield, LLP in San Diego, one of California's most decorated trial attorneys with…
600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
Robert J. Drakulich
VerifiedTHE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC
Mesothelioma & AsbestosPersonal InjuryProducts LiabilityWrongful Death
Robert J. Drakulich (also known as Bob) is a trial lawyer and partner at THE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC, with offices in Reno, Nevada and Solana…
777 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 · Contingency — no fee unless we win
Anna Maria Costa
VerifiedCosta 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 →