Cooney & Conway
Free ConsultationChicago-based asbestos litigation firm with 70+ years of trial experience and billions recovered
⚙️Industrial & OccupationalAbout Cooney & Conway
Cooney & Conway is one of the oldest and most experienced asbestos litigation firms in the United States, based in Chicago with over 70 years of trial experience. The firm has been at the forefront of asbestos litigation since its earliest days and has recovered billions of dollars for mesothelioma victims. Cooney & Conway is known for its deep trial expertise, extensive knowledge of asbestos product manufacturers, and willingness to pursue cases aggressively through the court system rather than accepting lowball settlements.
Strengths
- ✓70+ years of trial experience — one of the oldest asbestos firms in the country
- ✓Billions recovered for mesothelioma and asbestos disease victims
- ✓Extensive database of asbestos product manufacturers and exposure sites
- ✓Aggressive trial approach — willing to take cases through the full court process
- ✓Strong presence in Illinois and Midwest asbestos litigation
Considerations
- !Based in Chicago — strongest in Illinois and Midwest jurisdictions
- !Older firm culture may not appeal to clients seeking modern digital communication
- !Trial-heavy approach can mean longer case timelines
- !Primarily handles asbestos cases — not a diversified practice
Best For
Industrial worker in the Midwest diagnosed with mesothelioma from factory or plant asbestos exposure
Person seeking a firm with deep historical knowledge of asbestos manufacturers dating back decades
Family wanting a Chicago-based trial firm willing to aggressively pursue a mesothelioma verdict
Fee Structure
Free Consultation
Free consultation — most mesothelioma firms work on contingency (no fee unless you win).
Specialty
Industrial & Occupational
Attorneys pursuing claims for factory workers, power plant employees, refinery workers, and other industrial workers with occupational asbestos exposure.
Practice Areas
More Industrial & Occupational
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