F. Alex Coletrane is a trial attorney at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News, specializing in toxic tort, mesothelioma, personal injury, and products liability litigation for victims of asbestos exposure across Virginia. Licensed since 2009, a Hampden-Sydney College and Widener University School of Law graduate, he serves on the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and is an active member of the American Association for Justice. Coletrane combines courtroom experience at one of Virginia's most established asbestos plaintiff firms with a deep commitment to representing individuals and families harmed by industrial asbestos exposure in the Hampton Roads shipbuilding and military communities.
Why Work With F.?
17+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Virginia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice17 yrs Highly Experienced
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Products Liability
Toxic Tort
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
Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. · 12350 Jefferson Ave Ste 300, Newport News, VA 23602 (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. F. offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
F. Alex Coletrane 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.
F. Alex Coletrane handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Tort. F. Alex Coletrane is a trial attorney at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News, specializing in toxic tort, mesothelioma, personal injury, and products liability litigation for victims of asbestos exposure across Virginia. Licensed since 2009, a Hampden-Sydney College and Widener University School of Law graduate, he serves on the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and is an active member of the American Association for Justice. Coletrane combines courtroom experience at one of Virginia's most established asbestos plaintiff firms with a deep commitment to representing individuals and families harmed by industrial asbestos exposure in the Hampton Roads shipbuilding and military communities.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Virginia are typically filed in the Virginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence). F. 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. F. can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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