Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyer
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming as you face the challenges it brings. Our Georgia mesothelioma lawyers are here to help you every step of the way, ensuring you get the compensation you need for medical expenses and more, while holding those responsible accountable. Contact us for a free case evaluation with our award-winning attorneys.
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- November 25, 2025
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- What Compensation Options Are Available for Mesothelioma in Georgia?
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The Lanier Law Firm's Georgia Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts
The Lanier Law Firm’s notable mesothelioma case results in Georgia highlight our unwavering commitment to helping those impacted by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. These are just some of our most recent case results:
Why Hire Our Talented Mesothelioma Lawyers for Your Case in Georgia?
Our award-winning mesothelioma law firm has more than 30 years of experience successfully handling mesothelioma cases across the nation. We’ve built a reputation for sound legal representation and excellent service, focusing on giving our clients personalized attention as they go through a harrowing illness.
We’re not afraid to take on large, powerful pharmaceutical companies to get our clients fair compensation. We’ve won billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, including a multi-billion dollar win in an asbestos case involving baby powder and ovarian cancer.
We understand what it takes to be exceptional mesothelioma lawyers and effectively handle cases in Georgia. Our founder, Mark Lanier, outlines the expertise required for asbestos exposure litigation and what you can expect when hiring the Lanier Law Firm.
Transcript:
Mark Lanier:
If you want to know who’s a great mesothelioma lawyer, you want to try and get the total package. You want to step into a law firm that’s got mesothelioma lawyers that, first of all, have the fierce dedication to look out for your interests, not to sign you up and send you to other lawyers.
You want someone that’s personally going to be involved, personally going to work with you, someone you can call on the phone and actually speak to them, knowing they know about your case.
So that personal involvement is one leg of the stool that’s gonna make for a great mesothelioma lawyer.
Second leg is experience. There are a lot of mesothelioma lawyers that may be really good at running an ad on TV or putting together this, that, or the other to sell themselves to potential clients, but you want one that’s got actual experience, that’s going to leave no stone unturned, because here’s the key: your recovery in a mesothelioma case depends entirely upon which defendants produced a product that caused or contributed to your disease.
And if there are 10 defendants, you may have 10 sources of money. If there are 10 defendants, but your lawyer’s only careful enough to get to 3 of them or only has enough experience to recognize 5 of them, you could be leaving a substantial amount of money on the table.
So leg number 1 on the stool is personal involvement, personal attention. Leg number 2 is experience. Leg number 3 is trial skill. You want a lawyer that will try your case and get an incredibly just verdict for you, and this becomes extremely important because defendants will always try to pay you as soon as they’re afraid of what you might do to them in court.
And so you want that firm, you want that lawyer with that trial pedigree that shows a fierce willingness to go to court and to extract justice. But, you get those three legs on the stool and you’ve got a good mesothelioma lawyer.
Call 800-723-3216 now to speak with our award-winning lawyers. Consultations for mesothelioma cases in Georgia are free.
Client Testimonials
Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
“I lost my husband to Mesothelioma. The Lanier Law Firm was there for me from the moment my husband passed. Their kindness and support during this difficult time of my life helped me to deal with all the issues going on in my life. They were my only friends, and I am glad they were they to support me.”
Debra Doyle
“I have worked with The Lanier law firm for 14 years with my aunt’s asbestos case. They have truly been AWESOME each and every time we corresponded, whether by email, phone or text. I highly recommend them and could not be more pleased! Do not hesitate to call them and begin working with them!”
Michael Simmons
“The Lanier Law firm has been such a blessing for our family. My mother passed away from mesothelioma. The settlement 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 Katkowski
Which Employers Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Georgia?
Many prominent industries and fields in Georgia, such as manufacturing and the military, have long been associated with asbestos exposure. From 1999 to 2020, more than 850 people have died in Georgia from mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos.
The following are some of the sites and employers that exposed workers to asbestos in Georgia:
Multiple Locations
- A.P. Green
- ACANDS, Inc.
- Allen Bona, Incorporated
- Allied Chemical Corporation
- American Agricultural Chemical
- American Cyanamid
- American Service Company
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply
- Atlantic Coastline Railroad
- Babcock & Wilcox
- Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
- Celanese Corporation of America
- Central of Georgia Railway Company
- Chemical Products Corporation
- CSX Transportation
- Filtered Rosin Products
- Georgia Kaolin Company
- Georgia Kraft Company
- Georgia Pacific Corporation
- Georgia Power
- Georgia Plywood Corporation
- Georgia State Hospital
- Great Northern Paper Company
- H.W. Lay & Company
- Harbour & Company
- J.P. Stevens & Co.
- Jefferson Mills, Incorporated
- Johns Manville
- Kraft Paper Mill
- Marquette Cement Mfg. Co.
- Minerals & Chem Corp
- National Container Corp.
- Southern Nitrogen Company
- Southern Paper Board Corp.
- Southern Railway System
Metro Atlanta
- Atlanta Airport
- Atlanta Gas Light Company
- Atlantic Steel Company
- Carling Brewing Co.
- Coca-Cola Company
- Delta Air Lines
- Dobbins Air Reserve Base
- Emory University
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
- Georgia Iron and Coal Company
- Georgia Tech
- Grady Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
- National Biscuit Co.
- National Linen Service
- North Brothers
- Pennys Treasure Island
- Procter & Gamble
- Western Electric
Central Georgia
- Armstrong Cork Company
- Bibb Manufacturing Company
- Bibb Mills
- Columbia Nitrogen Corporation
- Continental Can Company
- Macon Mine & Mill
- Southeastern Pipe Line Company
- West Point Stevens
Eastern Georgia
- Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company
- Gilman Paper Company
- Hercules
- International Paper
- Owens Illinois
- Savannah Electric & Power Co.
- Savannah Sugar Refining Corp.
- Seaboard Coastline
- Union Bag and Paper Company
South Georgia
- Cairo Pickle Company
- Georgia State Prison
- ITT Rayonier
- Rayonier Incorporated
North Georgia
- Chicopee Manufacturing Company
- Coats & Clark, Inc.
- Crown Cotton Hills
- Madison Steel Builders
- University of Georgia
Armstrong World Industries
Since 1948, the Armstrong World Industries site in Macon has produced ceiling tiles—a product that used to contain asbestos. The EPA added the site to its Superfund National Priorities List in 2011 after finding that waste disposal at nearby landfills contaminated groundwater, fish, and sediment. Cleanup operations have been underway in some capacity since and are continuing today.
LCP Chemicals Georgia
An oil refinery, power plant, and paint and chemical manufacturing plants are among the facilities that contributed to soil and groundwater contamination at the LCP Chemicals site in Georgia for much of the 20th century through 1994. The contamination is no longer considered a threat to public health, though mercury levels in nearby fish may make them unsafe for consumption.
Cedartown Industries, Inc.
The former Cedartown Industries foundry site made the National Priorities list in 1990 after the EPA found contamination from heavy metals, asbestos, and other materials. After a successful cleanup, regulators removed the site from the list in 2006, and it is considered safe today.
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What Jobs in Georgia Carry the Highest Risk of Asbestos Exposure?
Occupations with asbestos exposure risk in Georgia include:
Personnel and Veterans in Georgia's Military Bases
Asbestos was used for fireproofing in barracks construction and many other products used on military bases, including Ft. Stewart, Hunter Air Force Base, Robins Air Force Base, and the U.S. Naval Hospital. Georgia has one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and many of those vets were exposed to asbestos during their service.
Papermill Workers in Georgia
In addition to asbestos in industrial equipment, some paper mill employees were exposed to asbestos added to paper products for heat resistance and sturdiness. Workers at Georgia-Pacific, Cedar Springs Paper Mill, Great Northern Paper Co., Interstate Paper Corp., and others may be at risk of asbestos-related illnesses.
Worker Exposure in Georgia's Power Plants
Power plants generate a lot of heat to produce energy. Companies used asbestos to insulate pipes, gaskets, turbines, generators, and other key equipment from high temperatures. Plant workers at Georgia Power Co., Hatch Power Plant, or Western Electric may have a high risk of developing mesothelioma.
Georgia's Shipyard Workers
Asbestos was widely used in the shipbuilding industry in the construction and maintenance of vessels. Shipyard workers involved in building, repairing, or deconstructing ships at Savannah Shipyard, Port Brunswick, or other sites may have been exposed to asbestos fibers.
What Compensation Options Are Available for Mesothelioma in Georgia?
The most common method for recovering compensation for a mesothelioma diagnosis in Georgia is filing a mesothelioma lawsuit against the parties responsible for the asbestos exposure. Victims can pursue damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Some companies were overwhelmed by their mesothelioma liability and filed for bankruptcy protection. The courts required them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate current and future claimants. Pursuing compensation from these funds is a relatively simple and quick process for eligible recipients.
Military veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can file a claim for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Available benefits include medical coverage and monthly compensation.
Transcript:
Sam E. Taylor:
When we were contacted by clients for representation in an asbestos-related case whether it be lung cancer or mesothelioma, one of the considerations, in addition to establishing the liability, that is the responsible parties for the disease, we also have to evaluate the damages sustained by the client, the monetary damages.
So in lawsuits, in these kinds of lawsuits, particularly, we cannot make the mesothelioma go away. We cannot bring back the health of our client.
What we can do for our client is recover monetary damages to help with the strain, the financial strains that frequently go along with this type of diagnosis.
So in evaluating the damages, there are several factors that we look at. One is the pain and suffering and mental anguish that the person suffers as the disease progresses.
Mesothelioma is a horrible, horrific disease and it’s painful, and there is a lot of suffering that goes on to the final day. And so that is one of the elements of damage sustained by the client that we take into consideration.
Another element of damage would be that of the loved ones. So not only has the person who has the diagnosis suffered. The wife and the children of the client have also suffered and they are entitled to recover damages for wrongful death. So we evaluate the relationship between the client and their family members and evaluate the damages sustained by them.
Another factor that we look at in these cases is punitive damages.
These companies knew as early as 1942 that asbestos was carcinogenic and despite that knowledge, they continued to put this deadly toxic material out in the stream of commerce and subjected millions of Americans to exposure to a deadly toxin. They knew that, they knew it was carcinogenic and because it was a cheap product and they could make money doing it, they did it anyway.
So an element of damage that is seriously considered and a big part of every case is making those companies accountable for that conduct. You know, in criminal cases, accountability is jail time. In a civil case, we can’t put a company in jail. So in civil cases, accountability is money. And, that’s how we attempt to hold these companies responsible and accountable for this gross conduct of exposing millions of Americans to a deadly toxin.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Georgia
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for filing mesothelioma lawsuits, starting from the victim’s diagnosis or death. However, state law also restricts who can file a lawsuit and when. A 2016 Georgia Supreme Court ruling shielded asbestos manufacturers from liability for secondary exposure, also known as “take-home exposure,” severely limiting the extent to which they can be held accountable.
Additionally, Georgia only allows current residents or those exposed to asbestos in the Peach State to file mesothelioma lawsuits. However, depending on the circumstances of your case, our mesothelioma attorneys may be able to file suit in a different state that could provide a more favorable outcome.
Contact Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys in Georgia
Asbestos exposure can have deadly consequences, and employers must be held accountable for the damage it causes. Our experienced Georgia mesothelioma lawyers can help you win the compensation you deserve and recover your peace of mind. Contact us online to learn more about what we can do for you.
Darron E. Berquist specializes in asbestos exposure and product liability. He was part of the team that secured a $4.69 billion jury verdict in Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson, linking asbestos in talcum powder to ovarian cancer. Recognized by Best Lawyers for Mass Tort and Product Liability Litigation (2024-2025).
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