David J. McMorris is a senior partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston and one of the nation's most credentialed mesothelioma litigators — appointed by both the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Superior Court to serve as plaintiff liaison counsel in asbestos litigation since 1993. Licensed since 1983 and also admitted to the New York Bar, he has achieved jury verdicts exceeding $1 million in products liability, construction accident, and asbestos cases, and has lectured on latent occupational disease at Tufts and Boston University Law Schools. McMorris is a 15-year Massachusetts Super Lawyer, member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and carries both an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating and a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating.
Why Work With David?
43+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Massachusetts
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice43 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Class Action
Personal Injury
Products Liability
Toxic Exposure
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. David offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
David J. McMorris 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.
David J. McMorris handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Class Action, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Exposure. David J. McMorris is a senior partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston and one of the nation's most credentialed mesothelioma litigators — appointed by both the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Superior Court to serve as plaintiff liaison counsel in asbestos litigation since 1993. Licensed since 1983 and also admitted to the New York Bar, he has achieved jury verdicts exceeding $1 million in products liability, construction accident, and asbestos cases, and has lectured on latent occupational disease at Tufts and Boston University Law Schools. McMorris is a 15-year Massachusetts Super Lawyer, member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and carries both an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating and a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Massachusetts are typically filed in the Massachusetts Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). David 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. David can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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