Houston Mesothelioma Lawyer and Asbestos Attorney
At The Lanier Law Firm, we believe no one is above the law. Our Houston mesothelioma lawyers specialize in offering individuals the same level of legal representation to everyone. We pride ourselves on our success in standing up to large companies on behalf of individuals who have experienced serious harm on account of the greed and negligence of such companies.
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- September 9, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- September 9, 2025
Why Should You Choose Our Talented Houston Mesothelioma Lawyers?
When you hire The Lanier Law Firm to handle your mesothelioma case, you can count on us for the following:
- A detailed investigation into your life and work history to discover all sources of exposure to asbestos and build a strong case
- Taking care of the complex legal process in Houston for asbestos and mesothelioma claims so you can focus on your health
- Fast, competent handling of asbestos trust fund claims
- Skillful negotiation and, if necessary, litigation in your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit
- Sound legal advice and representation
- Personalized, compassionate service delivered with integrity, transparency, and respect
- Attorneys who will travel to you if you are unable to meet in our office
- No upfront fees for our service: we charge a percentage of your mesothelioma compensation after you receive it
Our attorneys’ passion is representing the rights of individuals whose lives have been forever changed by the grievous misconduct of money-hungry companies that harmed them in exchange for labor and profit.
A Trusted Mesothelioma Law Firm in Houston: Client Reviews and Testimonials
The testimonials below are some of the Lanier Law Firm reviews from real Houston clients who received extraordinary results due to hiring our mesothelioma law firm:
“I truly want to thank you for your tenacity in winning battles for your clients of mesothelioma. Our family is very grateful to know of your tireless efforts not only helping us but so many others that share the same story.”
— Kathleen R.
“The Lanier Law firm has been such a blessing for our family. My mother passed away from mesothelioma. The many settlements my father received allowed him to live comfortably until he passed away at 95. The Lanier law firm was very professional and always answered our questions promptly. I am very grateful for all of their guidance. I would recommend using their services if one of your loved ones is in this same situation.”
— N. Katkowski
Our Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Houston, Texas
The Lanier Law Firm is one of the leading mesothelioma law firms in the world. We are known worldwide and throughout Texas for our extraordinary asbestos and mesothelioma settlements and verdicts, such as the below:
- $115.6 million on behalf of 21 steelworkers diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses
- $1.9 million for a woman exposed to asbestos brought home on the work clothes of her husband
- $1.8 million for the family of a retired truck driver exposed to asbestos on the job
- $2 million settlement on behalf of a former shipyard worker diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma
- $1.83 million on behalf of a Texas oil and gas worker
- $1.6 million settlement in Texas on behalf of the family of an industrial worker exposed to asbestos products by his former employer
What to Expect When Starting Your Mesothelioma Claim with The Lanier Law Firm
“When a client comes to see us for a potential mesothelioma case, we immediately start an investigation of the claim. We need to find out the exposure history, the diagnosis, things like that.
We have at the Lanier law firm an extensive staff and 2 or 3 full-time private investigators involved going back in town because these exposures frequently occurred 30, 40, 50 years ago. We have private investigators who can have their ways of finding out information about the exposures, potential defendants. And, that’s the companies that were responsible for the exposure, where they existed, what they did, the type of procedures that they did that might have caused asbestos exposure.
That process can take, you know, a few weeks initially. But, we’re also always mindful of it. If we have a client, that comes in and has mesothelioma, we also want to be very mindful of their medical condition, their medical treatment, and so we usually try to move as quickly as we can in a matter of weeks to get the lawsuit filed because usually we’re gonna have to have the client give a deposition. That’s how we obtain for evidentiary purposes, for in the future of trial, the exposure history. That’s one of the ways we prove how the person was exposed asbestos, is deposing the person, and we usually try to do that very early on in the process so that they can then forget about the lawsuit, take care of themselves, take care of their treatment, focus on their own care, and let us worry about the lawsuit.
Once the lawsuit is filed, discovery is a process by which the parties, the plaintiff and defendant have to exchange information, written discovery, paper discovery, exchange of documents, and then we have to take depositions of each parties’ experts and witnesses. That process can take anywhere from 6 months to a year, and then we try to get a trial setting as soon as possible.
On the average, it can take anywhere from a year to a year and a half to actually get a case to trial.” – Sam Taylor
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Houston, TX 77064
Meet Our Award-Winning Houston Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attorneys
Below are the featured Houston attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm with experience in mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases and a snapshot of their many awards and recognitions.
Founder
Mark Lanier is consistently recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America and tried his first asbestos case to verdict in 1998. Mark has cumulatively recovered over $20 billion in verdicts during his highly acclaimed career.
Senior Litigation Counsel
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list every year since 2008, Sam has tried over 40 personal injury jury trials, including mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases.
Managing Attorney, Asbestos Resolution
Her management of the Asbestos Resolution Team meets voluminous challenges head-on and is key in collecting millions of dollars for clients every year.
Senior Attorney
Honored by National Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40, Manny is a key member of asbestos exposure legal teams and provides legal support for Spanish-speaking clients.
Senior Attorney
Kevin focuses his practice on asbestos litigation, product liability, toxic torts, and personal injury and was recognized by National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40.
Senior Attorney
Megan has been recognized by National Law Journal’s Appellate Hot List 2021 and is a well-seasoned attorney advocating on behalf of asbestos exposure victims.
What Kind of Mesothelioma Compensation Can You Recover?
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related illnesses, you may be eligible for the following types of compensation:
- Economic damages: medical expenses, lost wages, future lost earning capacity, and costs associated with ongoing care
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of society, and similar damages without a measurable monetary value
- Exemplary damages: punitive damages in cases where companies failed to warn workers of the dangers, even though they were aware, especially in cases of intentional coverups
The type and amount of mesothelioma compensation you can receive will vary based on the severity of your condition, your life span, the details of your exposure, the circumstances of the negligent company, and the types of asbestos and mesothelioma claims you are eligible to file.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
The significant number of workers harmed by the misconduct of asbestos manufacturers has led to the bankruptcy of many of these companies, which reorganized under Chapter 11 U.S. Code § 524(g), setting up trust funds for the benefit of asbestos exposure victims.
These asbestos trust funds allow claimants to file a claim directly without going through the state tort system. As a result, the process is faster, and victims may receive compensation sooner.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury lawsuits are the primary options for plaintiffs injured by companies that have not gone bankrupt. In many cases, multiple sources of asbestos exposure can be identified, and you may be eligible to file personal injury lawsuits against solvent responsible parties and trust fund claims against bankrupt companies.
Personal injury lawsuits claiming mesothelioma or other injuries stemming from asbestos exposure require experienced Houston mesothelioma attorneys who are aware of all your legal options and well-equipped to stand up against large companies.
Our Houston personal injury lawyers are skilled negotiators who have won significant settlements, but we are also skilled trial lawyers with a track record of winning substantial verdicts in court.
We work hard to negotiate a fair settlement for each client, but when the amount offered by the opposing party is insufficient, we are well prepared to take the case to trial.
Asbestos Claims After Death and Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Houston
Families whose loved ones pass away because of mesothelioma can pursue an asbestos claim after death, including asbestos trust fund claims and wrongful death lawsuits against companies. Family members can receive the following compensation:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Pecuniary damages: the projected lifetime earnings of the deceased, had they survived
- Pain and suffering of the deceased
- Pain and suffering of the family
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of parental guidance
VA Claims for Houston Veterans
Veterans with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related illnesses resulting from military exposure can file a VA claim. You or your family may be eligible for VA benefits such as disability compensation, aid and attendance, and VA health care, among others.
How Long Do You Have To File an Asbestos Claim in Texas?
The statute of limitations for asbestos claims varies based on the type of claim. Asbestos trust funds individually set their own statutes of limitations.
The state of Texas has set the statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits at two years after diagnosis. VA claims can be filed at any time after diagnosis.
It is important to contact a Houston asbestos and mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after diagnosis to ensure the lawyer has adequate time to build your case before the statute of limitations runs out.
How Were You Exposed to Asbestos Fibers?
You could have been exposed to asbestos fibers while working in Houston or even at your own home. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have almost certainly been exposed to asbestos and most likely over an extended time period. Identifying the exposure source is critical for filing a claim for financial compensation.
Asbestos-related illnesses, including mesothelioma, can have a latency period of 20 to 50 years, which makes pinpointing the source of exposure challenging. However, the Houston asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers at The Lanier Law Firm have over three decades of experience and have successfully helped clients trace even the most obscure sources of exposure, some going as far back as 50 years.
Past Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Exposure to asbestos at work was the most common source of exposure. Asbestos is a group of silicate minerals that are nonconductive, chemically inert, and resistant to heat and fire, making them desirable in industrial and commercial applications.
Industries That Use Asbestos Products
In Texas, the most common industries where asbestos was used are as follows:
Oil and gas production
Power generation
Chemical manufacturing
Refineries
Paper mills
Cement plants
Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act
The Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act created standards for building owners and contractors to protect the health and safety of the public and especially workers by performing the following:
- Complete asbestos surveys to determine if asbestos is present and in what quantities
- Hire only licensed asbestos professionals in asbestos-related activities, such as removal
- Notify the Texas Department of Health Toxic Substances Control Division/Asbestos Programs Branch using the required two-page form in the following circumstances:
- At least ten days prior to any asbestos abatement efforts
- Prior to demolishing a public building or facility, whether or not asbestos has been identified, using the required two-page form
Secondary Occupational Exposure
Secondary exposure to asbestos most commonly occurs when Houston workers transport asbestos fibers home on their work clothes. Housewives have the second-highest mortality rate from malignant pleural mesothelioma after those exposed directly. The highest rates of exposure most likely occur while laundering tainted clothing.
Household Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos construction products were used to build many homes in Houston and throughout Texas, especially homes built prior to 1980. The most common locations of asbestos in older homes include the following:
- Roofing shingles
- Siding shingles
- Vermiculite attic insulation
- Textured paint and patching compounds in wall and ceiling joints, which were used prior to 1977
- Artificial ashes and embers for gas fireplaces
- Paper, millboard or cement sheets around wood-burning stoves
- Vinyl floor tiles and sheet flooring
- Hot water pipe and steam pipe coatings
- Oil and coal furnaces
- Fire doors
- Fire-rated wallboard
Asbestos products are not limited to the construction of the home. Asbestos was once used in more than 3,000 consumer products, including the following common household products:
Cigarette filters
Crockpots
Fire blankets
Hairdryers
Ironing board covers
Oven mitts
Potting soil
Talcum powder
What Should You Do if You Have Been Exposed?
Early detection and initiation of treatment of most cancers are known to result in improved prognosis. Symptoms of mesothelioma often mimic common, less serious conditions, resulting in a delayed diagnosis. While there is no known cure for mesothelioma, an early diagnosis can result in better outcomes:
- More treatment options
- Better quality of life
- Longer life expectancy
There is no definitive early screening test for mesothelioma, but your doctor may be able to assess your risk by performing imaging scans and blood tests to identify changes in the lungs that could indicate cancer.
Can I File a Claim if I Know I Was Exposed to Asbestos?
Texas personal injury laws require that you experience an injury before you can file a claim for damages. Asbestos exposure increases your risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses, but it does not guarantee you will develop these conditions.
Contact Our Mesothelioma Lawyers in Houston, TX
During our 32 years of experience representing mesothelioma victims, our Houston attorneys have witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by mesothelioma, and we are passionate about getting justice and ensuring our clients receive compensation that will provide access to the most advanced treatment available and financial security for victims and their families.
Our Houston law firm is located at: 10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77064
Contact us today via our easy contact form or call us at (800) 723-3216 to schedule your free consultation.
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