W. Mark Lanier is the founder of the Lanier Law Firm and one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the country, with 40 years of experience representing mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims in New York and across the nation. Licensed in New York, Texas, and Illinois, Lanier has received the Trial Lawyer of the Year award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Clarence Darrow Award. Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2015 through 2025 and AV Preeminent-rated, he is a Fellow of the American Bar Association and consistently ranked among the elite plaintiff attorneys handling complex mesothelioma and asbestos cases.
Why Work With W.?
40+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of New York
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice40 yrs Senior Expert
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (1 reviews)
Mesothelioma
Asbestos Litigation
Defective Products
New York Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations3 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationNew York Supreme Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.2M–$1.6M (varies by case factors)
New York 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 Locations
Tower 56, 126 East 56th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
10866 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90024
10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77064
Frequently Asked Questions
In New York, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 3 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. W. offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
W. Mark Lanier 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.
W. Mark Lanier handles cases involving Mesothelioma, Asbestos Litigation, Defective Products. W. Mark Lanier is the founder of the Lanier Law Firm and one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the country, with 40 years of experience representing mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims in New York and across the nation. Licensed in New York, Texas, and Illinois, Lanier has received the Trial Lawyer of the Year award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Clarence Darrow Award. Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2015 through 2025 and AV Preeminent-rated, he is a Fellow of the American Bar Association and consistently ranked among the elite plaintiff attorneys handling complex mesothelioma and asbestos cases.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in New York are typically filed in the New York Supreme Court (county of exposure or residence). W. can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in New York range from $1.2M–$1.6M (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. W. can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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