Andrew S. Wainwright is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston and the lead trial attorney managing the firm's asbestos litigation practice, successfully litigating hundreds of mesothelioma cases in Massachusetts courts since 1991. His courtroom record includes two of the top three jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year — a $7.5 million and a $6.8 million award in 2017 — and he was named 'Lawyer of the Year' in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Boston by The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. A cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Wainwright is also admitted in New York and regularly lectures on asbestos litigation and expert testimony admissibility at continuing legal education programs.
Why Work With Andrew?
35+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Massachusetts
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice35 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Class Action
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Massachusetts Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations3 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline3 years from date of death
Filing LocationMassachusetts Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors)
Massachusetts 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
Thornton Law Firm LLP · 84 State Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 3 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 3 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Andrew offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Andrew S. Wainwright 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.
Andrew S. Wainwright handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Class Action, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury. Andrew S. Wainwright is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston and the lead trial attorney managing the firm's asbestos litigation practice, successfully litigating hundreds of mesothelioma cases in Massachusetts courts since 1991. His courtroom record includes two of the top three jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year — a $7.5 million and a $6.8 million award in 2017 — and he was named 'Lawyer of the Year' in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Boston by The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. A cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Wainwright is also admitted in New York and regularly lectures on asbestos litigation and expert testimony admissibility at continuing legal education programs.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Massachusetts are typically filed in the Massachusetts Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Andrew can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Massachusetts range from $1.1M–$1.5M (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. Andrew can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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