Weitz & Luxenberg
FeaturedFree ConsultationPremier New York litigation firm with $19 billion+ recovered including landmark asbestos verdicts
🏭Asbestos Exposure ClaimsAbout Weitz & Luxenberg
Weitz & Luxenberg is one of the most prominent mesothelioma and asbestos litigation firms in the United States, having recovered over $19 billion for clients across all practice areas. The New York City-based firm was founded in part on asbestos litigation and has been lead counsel in some of the largest asbestos verdicts in history. With over 90 attorneys, the firm handles mesothelioma lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims, and wrongful death cases for victims and their families nationwide.
Strengths
- ✓Over $19 billion recovered — one of the highest totals in plaintiff litigation history
- ✓Founded on asbestos litigation with decades of specialized expertise
- ✓Lead counsel in landmark asbestos verdicts and multi-district litigations
- ✓90+ attorneys with deep resources for complex, multi-defendant cases
- ✓Free consultation with no fee unless they recover compensation
Considerations
- !Based in New York — most effective for cases with a New York or Northeast connection
- !High case volume across mass tort areas means some cases handled by associates
- !Asbestos litigation timelines can extend 12–24 months depending on jurisdiction
- !Focus on high-value cases may mean smaller claims receive less priority
Best For
Mesothelioma patient in the Northeast seeking a firm with a proven track record of billion-dollar asbestos recoveries
Family pursuing a wrongful death asbestos claim in New York state courts
Worker exposed to asbestos at multiple job sites who needs a firm capable of identifying and suing dozens of defendants
Fee Structure
Free Consultation
Free consultation — most mesothelioma firms work on contingency (no fee unless you win).
Specialty
Asbestos Exposure Claims
Attorneys specializing in asbestos exposure lawsuits, trust fund claims, and compensation for workers and residents exposed to asbestos-containing materials.
Practice Areas
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