Marilyn T. McGoldrick is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston with more than three decades of experience representing plaintiffs in mesothelioma, asbestos, and defective pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Licensed since 1993 and a consistent Massachusetts Super Lawyer, she has worked within the Northeast's largest toxic tort plaintiff firm to deliver results for clients across New England whose lives have been upended by corporate negligence and asbestos exposure. McGoldrick brings a thorough analytical approach and a deep understanding of complex toxic tort science and medical evidence to every mesothelioma and asbestos case she handles.
Why Work With Marilyn?
33+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Massachusetts
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice33 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Defective Products
Pharmaceutical Litigation
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. Marilyn offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Marilyn T. McGoldrick 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.
Marilyn T. McGoldrick handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Defective Products, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Personal Injury. Marilyn T. McGoldrick is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston with more than three decades of experience representing plaintiffs in mesothelioma, asbestos, and defective pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Licensed since 1993 and a consistent Massachusetts Super Lawyer, she has worked within the Northeast's largest toxic tort plaintiff firm to deliver results for clients across New England whose lives have been upended by corporate negligence and asbestos exposure. McGoldrick brings a thorough analytical approach and a deep understanding of complex toxic tort science and medical evidence to every mesothelioma and asbestos case she handles.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Massachusetts are typically filed in the Massachusetts Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Marilyn 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. Marilyn can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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