Robert T. Brabbit is a partner at SiebenCarey in Minneapolis and one of Minnesota's foremost mesothelioma and asbestos litigation attorneys, with more than 32 years representing iron ore miners, industrial workers, and veterans exposed to asbestos in the Iron Range, Twin Cities manufacturing facilities, and military installations across the state. A University of Minnesota and Mitchell Hamline School of Law graduate, Brabbit holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year from 1998 through 2026 — a 29-year consecutive streak — and appears in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation. Before joining SiebenCarey, he co-founded Brabbit & Salita, PA and taught trial advocacy at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Why Work With Robert?
35+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Minnesota
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice35 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Minnesota Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations4 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline3 years from date of death
Filing LocationMinnesota District Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.3M (varies by case factors)
Minnesota 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 →
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 4 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. Robert offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Robert T. Brabbit 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.
Robert T. Brabbit handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability. Robert T. Brabbit is a partner at SiebenCarey in Minneapolis and one of Minnesota's foremost mesothelioma and asbestos litigation attorneys, with more than 32 years representing iron ore miners, industrial workers, and veterans exposed to asbestos in the Iron Range, Twin Cities manufacturing facilities, and military installations across the state. A University of Minnesota and Mitchell Hamline School of Law graduate, Brabbit holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year from 1998 through 2026 — a 29-year consecutive streak — and appears in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation. Before joining SiebenCarey, he co-founded Brabbit & Salita, PA and taught trial advocacy at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Minnesota are typically filed in the Minnesota District Court (county of exposure or residence). Robert can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Minnesota range from $1.0M–$1.3M (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. Robert can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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