Los Angeles Mesothelioma Lawyer & Asbestos Attorney
Our talented mesothelioma lawyers have 35 years of experience securing compensation for victims of asbestos exposure in Los Angeles. We have won multiple honors and awards for our asbestos litigation work, including recognition in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
We can help you identify sources of exposure in Los Angeles and build a strong case against all liable parties to maximize your compensation. We provide free consultations and award-winning legal representation with no upfront costs.
Contact a Lanier Law Firm mesothelioma lawyer near you by calling (310) 277-5100 to get the compensation you deserve.
Our Los Angeles office:
2829 Townsgate Rd.
Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA 91361
- Legally Reviewed By:
- Case A. Dam
- Page Last Updated:
- August 11, 2026
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- The Lanier Law Firm’s Mesothelioma Case Results in Los Angeles, CA
- Quick Facts About Mesothelioma in Los Angeles
- How Was I Exposed to Asbestos in Los Angeles?
- Obtain Compensation for Your Asbestos Exposure in LA
- How Long Do You Have to File a Los Angeles Asbestos Claim?
- Why Should You Choose Our Talented Mesothelioma Lawyers in LA?
- Our Featured Los Angeles Mesothelioma Attorneys
- What Our Los Angeles Clients Say
- Reach Out to Our Los Angeles Office
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The Lanier Law Firm’s Mesothelioma Case Results in Los Angeles, CA
Our award-winning mesothelioma lawyers have handled multiple mesothelioma cases in California, including Los Angeles, and securing millions of dollars in asbestos settlements and verdicts for our clients. Below are some of our notable case results.
Call today at 800-723-3216 to see how our experienced Los Angeles asbestos lawyers can help you recover medical costs, lost wages, and other damages. Free consultation.
Quick Facts About Mesothelioma in Los Angeles
- The Centers for Disease Control reports that in Los Angeles County alone, 323 people were diagnosed with mesothelioma from 2017 through 2021
- 227 people died of mesothelioma in Los Angeles County from 2018 to 2022
- The companies that manufactured and supplied asbestos have known since the 1930s that asbestos exposure leads to mesothelioma and other deadly diseases but refused to warn the public or stop producing it. As a result, millions of people have developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis
How Was I Exposed to Asbestos in Los Angeles?
Asbestos-related diseases in Los Angeles may result from primary or secondary occupational exposure. Exposure for Los Angeles residents may have also occurred during military service.
Asbestos Exposure Sites in Los Angeles
Workers may have experienced occupational asbestos exposure at the following sites in Los Angeles:
- Long Beach Naval Shipyard
- Todd Pacific Shipyard in San Pedro
- The former California Zonolite/W.R. Grace & Company site in Glendale
- Alcoa in Vernon
- Firestone in Los Angeles
- Harvey Aluminum/Martin Marietta in Torrance (Harbor Gateway)
- Kimberly-Clark in Fullerton
- Lockheed Corporation in Burbank
- McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach
Past Occupational Exposure
Although asbestos is no longer widely used, the effects of exposure to the toxic material continue to plague workers who worked in industries with heavy asbestos usage.
Many industries widely used asbestos in numerous applications until the late 1970s, when the EPA began regulating asbestos. Los Angeles is a center of industry that has long served as one of the largest manufacturing hubs in the United States. Throughout much of the 1900s, the following manufacturing sectors flourished in Los Angeles while exposing workers to heavy asbestos levels:
- Aircraft and aerospace manufacturing
- Automobile production
- Oil and petroleum refining
- Food processing
- Textile and apparel manufacturing
Asbestos was used in brake linings and clutches in aircraft and automobiles, boiler insulation, and insulation at oil refineries. It insulated buildings and created watertight seals in plumbing and engine gaskets. It strengthened cement and improved the performance of paint and adhesives.
Los Angeles is home to the largest seaport in the nation, and thousands of workers were exposed to asbestos while working in shipyards. Asbestos could be found nearly everywhere in ships, including in the hull insulation, engine rooms, plumbing, and bulkheads.
Railroad workers in LA have also experienced heavy asbestos exposure, most notably in engine parts, railroad ties, adhesives, insulation, brakes, and the rail cars that hauled asbestos products.
Secondary Asbestos Exposure in LA
Airborne asbestos fibers often cling to the clothing of exposed workers. This clothing creates a hazard for family members when it is worn home and it’s known as secondary or take-home asbestos exposure. This can impact any member of the family, but historically, housewives have been most impacted. This is most likely due to the disturbance of fibers while laundering the tainted clothing.
Military Professions
Members of the military, especially those in the U.S. Navy, have a heightened risk of asbestos-related sickness when compared to non-military occupations. Military members have often been present in building explosions or demolitions while serving overseas in Iraq, Vietnam and elsewhere.
Additionally, the military used asbestos in naval ships extensively, as well as aircraft and other vehicles. Service members working as shipbuilders, electricians or mechanics, as well as those who served aboard naval ships or spent significant time in military aircraft, experienced high levels of exposure.
Older Buildings
Prior to 1975, asbestos was used in the following building applications:
- Boilers and heating vessels
- Cement pipe
- Conduits for electrical wire
- Heat-protective pads
- Laboratory furniture
- Paper products
- Pipe covering
- Roofing products
- Sealants and coatings
- Insulation products
- Textiles
These products are still present in many of these buildings. Any signs of damage or disturbance to any structure or materials inside these buildings could risk the release of asbestos fibers into the air.
Obtain Compensation for Your Asbestos Exposure in LA
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation through multiple sources. Our experienced asbestos lawyers in Los Angeles can help you recover damages through the following sources:
- Mesothelioma lawsuits: Lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages
- Mesothelioma wrongful death claims: Loss of companionship, loss of financial support, funeral expenses, and similar financial and emotional losses
- Asbestos trust fund claims: Medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages
- Workers’ compensation claim: Lost wages and medical care at your employer’s expense if your diagnosis is the reason you stopped working and your asbestos exposure occurred at your current job
If you were exposed to asbestos in the military, you cannot sue the government, but you can file a mesothelioma VA claim. The VA pays monthly compensation and provides free medical benefits to eligible veterans with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.
How Long Do You Have to File a Los Angeles Asbestos Claim?
The California statute of limitations limits the time to file an asbestos exposure lawsuit to just one year after the diagnosis date. It is important to contact us as soon as possible so our California mesothelioma attorneys can protect your claim.
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- Compassionate guidance through every step of the legal process
- Free case review and no upfront costs
Why Should You Choose Our Talented Mesothelioma Lawyers in LA?
We have 35 years of experience handling mesothelioma cases and millions of dollars in successful mesothelioma settlements and verdicts. Our asbestos attorneys are well-known by our peers and the public for their litigation skills.
Our founder, Mark Lanier, has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Product Liability Litigation. Our law firm has a Tier 1 Best Law Firm rating, the highest rating available by U.S. News & World Report, and recently secured a $39 million verdict for a talc pleurodesis procedure that led to a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Twenty-four of our attorneys were rated among the Best Lawyers in America in 2024, and the Courtroom View Network has recognized us as the firm that achieved the “Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdict” in 2019, which we achieved in an asbestos case. Our attorneys have consistently won recognition as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
With a mesothelioma attorney from The Lanier Law Firm on your side, you can rest assured that your Los Angeles asbestos case will be handled with the skill of one of the most experienced mesothelioma law firms in the world.
We are passionate about leveling the playing field so everyday individuals can successfully stand up to large companies that harm them.
We offer free case evaluations and do not charge fees until we recover your well-deserved compensation.
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What Our Los Angeles Clients Say
Each mesothelioma case we take on is important to us. With a strong history of success across the country, our committed team brings the expertise and resources needed to advocate for you following a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just rely on what we say, check out some of our top client reviews from mesothelioma cases.
“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.”
Nancy K.
“The Lanier Law Firm was with my mother and stepfather through the whole process when we found out my stepfather was exposed to asbestos while working in the naval shipyards. Throughout the last 10+ years, their expert lawyers and team have blessed not only my family but many other lives. My mother made sure that any settlement received 10% was given back to the same church in which we had recently held her memorial service. The Lanier Law firm not only blessed families but provided a way to give back to others.”
Robert T.
“We were immediately greeted with kindness and help. My father was treated with great dignity, honesty, and compassion. Because of his illness, we weren’t able to travel, but that was no problem because they came to us. Quickly. I have never been made to feel like a bother or nuisance when I call with questions. I am always treated with the same kindness and respect that my father received. Lanier Law Firm has gone above and beyond to research every company that had a hand in this horrible cancer! They are making sure that the ones who caused his illness and, ultimately, his death have had to pay for their crimes. There aren’t enough stars to rate this law firm!”
Kristy B.
Reach Out to Our Los Angeles Office
Our Los Angeles mesothelioma law firm office is located in Westlake Village, just off Village Glen. Our address is:
2829 Townsgate Rd.
Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA 91361
We are a nationwide mesothelioma law firm with law offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Houston. Our Los Angeles location handles mesothelioma cases throughout Northern and Southern California and beyond.
Time is of the essence in mesothelioma cases. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Case A. Dam is dedicated to asbestos exposure, representing clients with mesothelioma, asbestosis, and related cancers. He has served veterans, automotive mechanics, and workers in various industries. Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, among others.
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