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 1999. Licensed by the State Bar of California and a member of the Alameda County Bar Association, she handles complex cases involving defective products, wrongful death, and brain injury alongside her mesothelioma practice. A recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and recognized through peer endorsements by fellow California attorneys, Costa brings more than two decades of dedicated advocacy to East Bay clients navigating the physical, emotional, and legal challenges of a mesothelioma or asbestos-related diagnosis.
Why Work With Anna?
27+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of California
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice27 yrs Senior Expert
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Defective Products
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 →
Office Location
Costa Law · San Leandro, CA 94578 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Anna offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Anna Maria Costa 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.
Anna Maria Costa handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Defective 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 1999. Licensed by the State Bar of California and a member of the Alameda County Bar Association, she handles complex cases involving defective products, wrongful death, and brain injury alongside her mesothelioma practice. A recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and recognized through peer endorsements by fellow California attorneys, Costa brings more than two decades of dedicated advocacy to East Bay clients navigating the physical, emotional, and legal challenges of a mesothelioma or asbestos-related diagnosis.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in California are typically filed in the California Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Anna 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. Anna can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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