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 representing victims of toxic exposure across California and beyond. As a founding partner of Brayton Purcell LLP in Novato, he has led landmark mass tort cases and helped shape asbestos litigation nationally. A graduate of UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law, Brayton has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and has been consistently selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer from 2007 through 2023. A former president of the Public Justice Foundation and Chair Elect of the National Judicial College Board of Trustees, he brings both exceptional legal acumen and a deep commitment to justice for mesothelioma patients and their families.
Why Work With Alan?
49+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of California
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice49 yrs Senior Expert
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (7 reviews)
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Mass Tort Litigation
Products Liability
Toxic Torts
California Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationCalifornia 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. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
In California, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Alan offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Alan Richard Brayton works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Alan Richard Brayton handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Mass Tort Litigation, Products Liability, Toxic 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 representing victims of toxic exposure across California and beyond. As a founding partner of Brayton Purcell LLP in Novato, he has led landmark mass tort cases and helped shape asbestos litigation nationally. A graduate of UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law, Brayton has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and has been consistently selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer from 2007 through 2023. A former president of the Public Justice Foundation and Chair Elect of the National Judicial College Board of Trustees, he brings both exceptional legal acumen and a deep commitment to justice for mesothelioma patients and their families.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in California are typically filed in the California Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Alan can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in California range from $1.1M–$1.4M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Alan can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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