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If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Boston, you may be eligible for substantial compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit, asbestos trust fund claim, or VA claim. Our award-winning Boston mesothelioma lawyers have the experience and resources to defeat wealthy asbestos product manufacturers and win you the compensation you deserve.
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- November 25, 2025
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As a major manufacturing hub with a rich history in shipbuilding, fishing, and education, Boston is filled with job sites containing asbestos. Workers exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer with a devastating prognosis.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Boston mesothelioma attorneys. You may be eligible to recover substantial compensation.
Why Should You Trust the Lanier Law Firm With Your Boston Mesothelioma Claim?
When you need a mesothelioma lawyer in Boston, you need a law firm with experience handling mesothelioma cases and significant financial resources to fight wealthy asbestos companies and win. We have been helping asbestos-exposure victims recover significant financial compensation for over 30 years.
During that time, we have won historical verdicts against large corporations that thought they could use their wealth to get away with harming the very workers that helped them become wealthy.
What Sets Us Apart
Founder Mark Lanier is well-known for his unconventional use of props in the courtroom and his uncanny ability to connect with juries. His effective approach and dedication to each client give our law firm powerful leverage in settlement discussions with even the most reluctant asbestos companies.
Under his leadership, our staff of over 60 attorneys displays the same level of determination and resourcefulness, which is why our clients win big. Mark, our firm, and our team of talented mesothelioma lawyers have been honored with the following awards and recognitions by our peers:
- Most Feared Plaintiffs Law Firm
- U.S. News Best Law Firms, Tier I Rating
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
- Trial Lawyer of the Year
- Most Impressive Plaintiff’s Verdict
More than $20 Billion Recovered
Our mesothelioma settlements and verdicts include the following historic wins:
Call 800-723-3216 now to see if our Boston mesothelioma attorneys can pursue compensation for you and your family. Consultations are free.
Client Testimonials
It means everything to us that our clients have been through so much, yet they still take the time to send us glowing testimonials about our services, such as the following:
“It has been a pleasure working with Darron and the Lanier Law Firm on a matter that is not pleasant at all. I feel that Darron really cares about his clients. I would recommend the Lanier Law Firm.”
Winnie O.
“They are the very best! Helped me through a very difficult lawsuit regarding my beloved dad. Walked me through and supported me every inch of the way. Everyone worked their hardest to acquire the highest settlement and still is…A professional firm; I love them all. Don’t think twice–they are sincere and professional, [and they] take a personal interest.”
Janet S.
“The Lanier Law Firm came into our lives after we learned that Mom had mesothelioma. Darron Berquist, our attorney at Lanier, called and wanted to meet with us to talk about our options…spent several hours explaining everything to us and answering all our questions. Darron and the Lanier team stayed in touch with us through every step of the process…we’ll always think of Darron as part of the family. Everyone we worked with at Lanier was personable, caring, and professional. I highly recommend the Lanier Law Firm.”
Terrie E.
What Businesses in the Boston Metropolitan Area Have Exposed People to Asbestos?
The following Boston-area businesses have been found liable for asbestos exposure:
- American Optical
- American Sugar
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Edison Company
- Boston Logan Airport
- Boston University
- Boston Naval Shipyard/Charleston Navy Yard
- General Electric
- Gilbane Building Company
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- National Grid
- New England Insulation
- Polaroid
- Procter & Gamble
- Prudential Building
- Revere Sugar
- Suffolk ConstructionTurner Construction
These are not the only businesses in the Boston area where asbestos exposure has occurred. If you or your loved one has developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in and around Boston at any worksite, contact our skilled mesothelioma attorneys in Boston immediately.
Asbestos Exposure in Boston
Occupational asbestos exposure was more common before 1980. During the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Products Safety Commission restricted most uses of asbestos in building components and added additional limits throughout the 1980s. By this time, the public was aware that asbestos was dangerous.
Before the 1980s, construction workers, millwrights, insulation workers, boiler workers, floor installers, drywallers, and many others handled asbestos directly, resulting in a high level of exposure over an extended period. These workers had the highest risks of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses, including lung cancer and asbestosis.
Many buildings, factories, and structures built from the early 1900s until 1980 still stand today, and asbestos remains in many of them. As a result, workers and patrons may be exposed to asbestos if the components that contain asbestos become worn or damaged.
Even if asbestos is no longer a threat at your workplace, mesothelioma is a latent illness, meaning it can develop decades after exposure. Workers in shipyards, textile mills, and factories may still develop mesothelioma.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the State Department of Health enforce EPA asbestos guidelines and regulate the containment, handling, and disposal of asbestos in commercial buildings today.
Asbestos in Boston Area Colleges and Schools
The Boston area is home to many elite schools built centuries ago. Asbestos has been found in many school buildings, including at Tufts University, MIT, and Harvard University. Asbestos was also discovered at Boston College, which was built in 1964 when asbestos use was still common.
Asbestos is also a significant concern in Boston Public Schools. The average school in Boston is 80 years old, which means asbestos is lurking in the average Boston public school building. Schools may contain asbestos in the following building components:
- Pipe insulation
- Flooring
- Ceiling tile
- Drywall
- Building insulation
- Boiler rooms
Floor tiles that contain asbestos are especially dangerous because they are susceptible to excess wear due to heavy foot traffic. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, or AHERA, requires schools to inspect for asbestos, disclose findings to the public, and develop an abatement plan. The EPA enforces AHERA.
You can obtain information about the school where you teach, work, or send your child by contacting the main office of your school. The AHERA-designated contact person for Boston Public Schools is Jeffrey P. Lane.
Boston Area Businesses Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
Businesses are legally obligated to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates workplace asbestos. OSHA imposes limits on how much asbestos can be airborne at any one time and how asbestos must be contained and handled throughout the workplace.
As recently as November of 2022, OSHA recommended that Suffolk Construction and NorthStar Contracting Group pay nearly $700,000 in penalties for failure to properly oversee and inspect an asbestos containment area and for not requiring workers to wear personal protective equipment properly.
This isn’t the first time this has happened in Boston. William A. Berry & Son, an asbestos abatement company from Danvers, faced a $136,000 fine in 2010 for 19 violations related to improper asbestos removal at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Violations included failures to provide protective clothing, establish a decontamination area, and use HEPA vacuums to collect debris.
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What Are the Options for Mesothelioma Financial Compensation in Boston?
If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be eligible to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages for your pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial and emotional losses. Compensation is available through the following routes:
- A mesothelioma lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of materials containing asbestos
- An asbestos trust fund claim against asbestos product manufacturers or distributors that declared bankruptcy
- A VA mesothelioma claim for asbestos exposure during military service
- A workers’ compensation claim against an employer for workplace exposure to asbestos
Transcript:
Sam E. Taylor:
At the Lanier Law Firm, frequently we are contacted by families of mesothelioma victims after their loved one has passed away.
And the question is, do they have a claim? Is it possible to bring a lawsuit for the wrong that was inflicted on their family member? And the answer is yes. And those are called wrongful death claims.
They’re also called a different type of cause of action that is filed simultaneously is the survival cause of action. So when a person is injured by the wrongful conduct of another and they pass away before the conclusion or even before a lawsuit is filed, that person’s cause of action survives his or her death.
The estate of the person can bring a lawsuit on behalf of this deceased family member for that person’s survival claim. That type of cause of action involves the cause of action for the pain and suffering and mental anguish and medical bills. All the damages that the person who passed away suffered before his or her death.
Separate from that is what we call wrongful death causes of action. It varies a little bit from state to state, but most states provide that the spouse, children, and the estate have causes of action as resulting from the death of a loved one.
So yes, the answer is, when a client asked me that, absolutely you have a cause of action, as long as it’s within the statute of limitations. So if a person passes away, it’s important that family members contact an attorney as soon as possible because as I stated, some states statute of limitations is one year.
So I mean we know and respect the fact there’s a grieving process and we, we know that, but as soon as possible contact a lawyer about the potential cause of actions you have.
When Should I Contact a Boston Mesothelioma Lawyer?
It is important to contact a reputable Boston mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after you receive your diagnosis. State law gives you three years from the date of your diagnosis or after your family member has died from mesothelioma to file a mesothelioma claim.
If you do not file your claim before the mesothelioma statute of limitations expires, you are forever time-barred from pursuing financial compensation for your illness or your loved one’s death. A Massachusetts mesothelioma lawyer will need as much time as possible to gather evidence, identify the liable parties, and prepare an effective claim against those who exposed you to asbestos.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With Our Boston Mesothelioma Lawyers
If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, we may be able to help you recover substantial compensation, but time is limited. Call an experienced Massachusetts mesothelioma lawyer at our law firm today at (800) 732-3216 for a free consultation.
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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