R. Brent Cueria is a plaintiff attorney in New Orleans with nearly four decades of experience representing individuals and families harmed by asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, personal injury, and wrongful death. A Loyola University School of Law graduate and product of years with established national personal injury practices, Cueria has built a career focused on holding corporations accountable for the harm caused by asbestos-containing products to Louisiana workers in the refinery, maritime, and construction industries. He holds a Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and works on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless a recovery is obtained.
Why Work With R.?
38+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Louisiana
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice38 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Louisiana Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations1 year from diagnosis or discovery date (Louisiana prescription period)
Wrongful Death Deadline1 year from date of death
Filing LocationLouisiana District Court (parish of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
Louisiana 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
Law Offices of R. Brent Cueria · New Orleans, LA 70130 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Louisiana, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 1 year from diagnosis or discovery date (Louisiana prescription period). For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 1 year from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. R. offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
R. Brent Cueria 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.
R. Brent Cueria handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents. R. Brent Cueria is a plaintiff attorney in New Orleans with nearly four decades of experience representing individuals and families harmed by asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, personal injury, and wrongful death. A Loyola University School of Law graduate and product of years with established national personal injury practices, Cueria has built a career focused on holding corporations accountable for the harm caused by asbestos-containing products to Louisiana workers in the refinery, maritime, and construction industries. He holds a Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and works on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless a recovery is obtained.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Louisiana are typically filed in the Louisiana District Court (parish of exposure or residence). R. can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Louisiana range from $1.0M–$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. R. can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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