Erin E. Jewell is a co-founder and partner at Harty Jewell, PLLC in Yorktown, Virginia, where she has built her practice around representing asbestos victims and their families since 2005 — focusing on mesothelioma, latent disease caused by toxic exposure, and defective drugs and medical devices. Licensed in Virginia for two decades and carrying an Avvo Rating of 10.0 — the platform's highest designation — she has consistently earned recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyer for her results-driven advocacy on behalf of seriously injured clients throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia. Jewell works on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that the high quality of representation she delivers is available to mesothelioma victims and their families regardless of financial circumstances.
Why Work With Erin?
20+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Virginia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice20 yrs Highly Experienced
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Defective Products
Toxic Exposure
Virginia Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationVirginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors)
Virginia 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
Harty Jewell, PLLC · 6515 George Washington Memorial Hwy #205, Yorktown, VA 23692 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Virginia, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 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. Erin offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Erin E. Jewell 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.
Erin E. Jewell handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Defective Products, Toxic Exposure. Erin E. Jewell is a co-founder and partner at Harty Jewell, PLLC in Yorktown, Virginia, where she has built her practice around representing asbestos victims and their families since 2005 — focusing on mesothelioma, latent disease caused by toxic exposure, and defective drugs and medical devices. Licensed in Virginia for two decades and carrying an Avvo Rating of 10.0 — the platform's highest designation — she has consistently earned recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyer for her results-driven advocacy on behalf of seriously injured clients throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia. Jewell works on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that the high quality of representation she delivers is available to mesothelioma victims and their families regardless of financial circumstances.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Virginia are typically filed in the Virginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence). Erin can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Virginia 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. Erin can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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