Mesothelioma & Asbestos Law Firm Helping Patients & Families
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has more than 40 years of nationwide experience helping mesothelioma victims and their families receive compensation.
Why Choose Our Law Firm to Handle your Mesothelioma Case?
Experience
With over 40 years of experience, we are one of the oldest mesothelioma and asbestos law firms in the United States. ELSM has obtained nearly $5 billion dollars in total settlements on behalf of our clients.
Dedication
Our complete focus on mesothelioma gives us an unrivaled depth of knowledge and an unparalleled passion for helping mesothelioma patients and defending their legal rights.
Compassion
We understand our clients face a variety of complicated situations, emotions, and struggles, and we meet them where they need us. We share everything we know about mesothelioma, how it is treated and what to expect.
Our Attorneys
The legal team at ELSM has helped thousands of clients obtain settlements or favorable verdicts over the last four decades.
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James F. Early
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Jennifer R. Lucarelli
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Brian Early
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Chris Meisenkothen
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Donni Halvorson
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Brian Kenney
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Ethan J. Early
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Mark R. Bibro
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Kyle Navin
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Matthew Park
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Derell D. Wilson
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Jessica Liberati
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Our Clients
ELSM has helped families all over the United States file mesothelioma lawsuits. ELSM represents, men, women, veterans, tradesmen, mechanics, union workers and people from a variety of backgrounds – see what they have to say about us.
We are proud to represent hardworking men and women across the United States.
Our Results
The mesothelioma settlements and jury awards we have received for our clients are among the highest in the country.
Mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James discusses what influenced her decision to hire the mesothelioma law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC to handle her case.
Recent News from ELSM
4 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen Asbestos Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers® Distinction – May 2026
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen asbestos attorneys earn Super Lawyers® honors for representing mesothelioma victims nationwide.
APG Asbestos Trust Payment Percentage Increase Announced – April 2026
2026 Update: APG Asbestos Trust increased its payment percentage from 5.3% to 6.0%. See if you qualify for additional compensation.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Mesothelioma Verdict for Steamfitter Exposed to Asbestos at Pabst Brewery – April 2026
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds mesothelioma verdict against Pabst Brewing, confirming liability under Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute.
Vanderbilt Minerals Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Facing Mounting Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Lawsuits – February 2026
Vanderbilt Minerals LLC, facing mounting asbestos-contaminated talc lawsuits, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2026 to address legal costs.
Avon Appeal Denied in $51 Million California Mesothelioma Case – February 2026
A $51 million mesothelioma verdict against Avon stands after appeal. ELSM Law and DOBS co-counseled the case, holding Avon liable for asbestos talc products.
Baltimore Jury Awards $1.56 Billion Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson – December 2025
A Baltimore jury awarded $1.56 billion to a Maryland woman after finding Johnson & Johnson failed to warn that its talc-based baby powder contained asbestos linked to mesothelioma.
$65.5 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Awarded to Mesothelioma Victim in Minnesota – December 2025
A Minnesota jury has returned a substantial mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson on behalf of a Minnesota mesothelioma victim. It is believed to be record-breaking for mesothelioma in Minnesota.
ELSM Law Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® – November 2025
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC earned top national and regional 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings.
$966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Awarded to Family of Mesothelioma Victim in California – October 2025
A Los Angeles jury just returned a record $966 million mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson to a deceased Georgia mesothelioma victim who spent most of her life in California.
Connecticut Judge Adds $10 Million Punitive Damage Award to Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Verdict – October 2025
A Connecticut judge awarded $10 million in punitive damages to a mesothelioma victim who used J&J baby powder bringing total case award to $25 million.
7 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients - September 2025
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC is pleased to announce that 7 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Kyle Navin Named 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America - September 2025
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC is pleased to announce that Kyle Navin has been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Christopher Meisenkothen Named 2026 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the New Haven Area - September 2025
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC attorney Christopher Meisenkothen was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in New Haven.
A Massachusetts jury recently awarded $8 million to an 84-year-old woman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma - June 2025
Brian Kenney of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen served as cocounsel in this mesothelioma talc lawsuit alongside the trial team from Dean Omar Branham Shirley and the Carter Law Group.
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