Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen ranked in 2014 Best Law Firms
November 01, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW HAVEN, CT - Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has been ranked in the 2014 "Best Law Firms" list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following areas:
NATIONAL AWARDS
- Tier 1, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
METROPOLITAN AWARDS
- Tier 1, New Haven, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Tier 1, New York City, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Firms included in the 2014 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2014 Edition of "Best Law Firms" includes rankings in 74 national practice areas and 120 metropolitan-based practice areas. The U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings, for the fourth consecutive year, are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Clients and peers were asked to evaluate firms based on the following criteria: responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, integrity and civility, as well as whether they would refer a matter to the firm and/or consider the firm a worthy competitor.
About Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 1800 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM devotes nearly 100 percent of our resources to mesothelioma cases and has been doing so for over 40 years.
The attorneys at ELSM have extensive knowledge about the companies that distributed, manufactured and supplied products containing asbestos and have used this knowledge to obtain settlements and jury verdicts which are among the highest in the country.
ELSM assists clients not only in filing civil lawsuits to recover for their injuries but also in filing workers' compensation and bankruptcy claims where appropriate.
Request a Free Case Evaluation
Request a free case evaluation now if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. The evaluation will cost you nothing. Our lawyers will travel to visit you at your convenience or conference call with you over the phone. We understand how difficult a time this is for you and will assist in any way that we can. You can also call us toll-free at 1-800-336-0086 at any time.
Results
The jury awards and settlements we have received for our clients are among the highest in the country.
Occupation/Exposure
Mechanic
Age
66
State
WA
Results
~$102,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
Age
75
State
AZ
Results
~$22,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
Age
59
State
UT
Results
~$20,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Home Renovator
Age
75
State
RI
Results
~$15,100,000
Occupation/Exposure
Electrician
Age
62
State
NV
Results
~$13,800,000
Occupation/Exposure
Plumber
Age
49
State
CA
Results
~$13,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Abatement Worker
Age
70
State
CT
Results
~$12,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
Age
58
State
OH
Results
~$12,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
Age
65
State
NV
Results
~$12,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Navy Veteran
Age
48
State
CA
Results
~$11,700,000
Occupation/Exposure
Air Force Veteran
Age
84
State
KY
Results
~$11,700,000
Occupation/Exposure
Hairdresser
Age
66
State
MD
Results
~$11,500,000