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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Oregon, you don’t have to face it alone. Our talented mesothelioma lawyers in Oregon are committed to holding corporations accountable and securing the compensation you deserve.
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- December 1, 2025
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- What Occupations Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure in Oregon?
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Why Choose Our Award-Winning Oregon Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Choosing the Lanier Law Firm means having a dedicated legal team that’s passionate about fighting for mesothelioma victims, giving them the personalized attention, and using our extensive experience in Oregon asbestos litigation to secure the justice and compensation they deserve. Below are the many reasons why the Lanier Law Firm should be your mesothelioma law firm.
Proven Track Record of Successful Mesothelioma Case Results in Oregon and Nationwide
Our national mesothelioma law firm has secured billions of dollars for our clients, including a $2.57 million settlement for an Oregon resident exposed to asbestos while serving as a jet engine mechanic in the U.S. Air Force.
Other national asbestos and mesothelioma settlements and verdicts we have secured include:
Experience in Oregon Asbestos Litigation
With decades of experience in asbestos litigation, our team has developed a deep understanding of the Oregon’s legal nuances and its unique asbestos exposure landscape. We leverage our extensive asbestos product library, built over years of representing victims, to help identify hazardous materials and strengthen our cases. Combined with our robust network of experts, including medical professionals, private investigators, and others, we are able to effectively secure compensation for victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in Oregon.
Personalized and Compassionate Legal Representation in Oregon
Our caring attorneys know how difficult a mesothelioma diagnosis can be and are committed to doing everything they can to keep you worry-free throughout the process of pursuing compensation. Our Oregon mesothelioma lawyers offer personalized and dedicated legal representation and will travel to your location for your convenience. We will fight for your rights while you focus on your health and spending time with your loved ones.
Call 800-723-3216 now for a free consultation with our mesothelioma lawyers and see how we can help you and your family.
Our Featured Top Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attorneys
Mark Lanier is the Founder of the Lanier Law Firm and is consistently recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America. During the course of his career he has recovered billions for his clients. Mark has received numerous prestigious awards for his exceptional work in asbestos and mesothelioma, personal injury, and product liability litigation. His top recent awards include:
- Best Lawyers 2024-2025 – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Best Lawyers 2024 – Lawyer of The Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2024-2025
Darron E. Berquist is the Managing Attorney of Asbestos Litigation at the Lanier Law Firm working for clients nationwide. He has received numerous awards for his exceptional work in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. His most recent accolades include:
- Best Lawyers – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs (2024-2025)
- Best Lawyers – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024-2025)
- Super Lawyers – Top 100 (2023)
Kevin LaMarca is an attorney at The Lanier Law Firm, focusing on asbestos litigation, product liability, and toxic torts. He was named to the National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40. Some of his notable case results include:
- $2.2 million settlement for the family of a deceased papermill worker exposed to asbestos
- $1 million settlement for the family of a woman exposed to asbestos-containing talc powder
- $1.8 million settlement for the family of a deceased woman through her husband’s asbestos-tainted clothes
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
What Are the Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma Compensation in Oregon?
Oregon victims and their loved ones can pursue various asbestos and mesothelioma compensation options, including filing a lawsuit, accessing trust funds, and seeking veterans’ benefits.
Oregon Mesothelioma Lawsuits
The most common method of recovering compensation for asbestos exposure in Oregon is to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the responsible parties. These are usually personal injury or mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuits. Victims can seek economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Asbestos Trust Funds in Oregon
Some asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy protection. They have set up asbestos trust funds to compensate claimants. Companies with asbestos trust funds that operated in Oregon include Owens Corning and W.R. Grace.
VA Claims for Oregon Veterans
Oregon veterans exposed to asbestos through military service can seek disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including monthly payments and medical coverage.
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- Experienced team with a track record of success in mesothelioma litigation
- Over $20 billion recovered for our clients
- No upfront costs or fees
How Long Do You Have To File a Mesothelioma Claim in Oregon?
Oregon has a three-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims, starting from the date of the patient’s diagnosis or death. Getting started on your claim as soon as possible gives you the best chance to recover compensation and avoid missing any legal deadlines.
Learn what to expect when getting started on your mesothelioma claim with the Lanier Law Firm from our attorneys, Sam E. Taylor and Abigail Harris.
Which Employers Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Oregon?
Worksites and companies in Oregon known to have exposed workers to asbestos include:
Multiple Locations
- Amalgamated Sugar Company
- American Can Co.
- Cascade Fiber Company
- Edward Hines Lumber Company
- Erickson’s Market
- Fiberglass Engineering & Supply Co.
- Hanna Nickel Smelting Company
- James River Paper Corporation
- Menasha Corp.
- Northwest Natural Gas Company
- Mountain States Power Company
- Oregon Portland Cement Co.
- Safeway
- Shell Chemical
- Shell Oil
- University of Oregon
- US National Bank
- Western Kraft
- Willamette Industries
- Willamette Valley Lumber Company
Western Oregon
- 3M
- Boise Cascade Corp.
- Eugene Fruit Growers Association
- Foster Dam Fish Hatchery
- Georgia Pacific
- Harris Pine Mills
- International Cedar Corporation
- International Paper Company
- Oregon Pulp & Paper Company
- Oregon State Penitentiary
- Publisher Paper
- Roseburg Lumber Company
- Scott Paper Company
- Simpson Logging Co.
- Spaulding Pulp & Paper Company
- St. Helens Pulp & Paper
- Tektronix
- U.S. Plywood Corp
- Wah Chang Corporation
- Weyerhaeuser
- Wright-Schuchart & Harbor Company
Central & Eastern Oregon
- Brooks Scanlon Inc.
- Kinsua Pine Mills
- Ochoco Lumber Co.
- Pendleton Woolen Mills
Portland Metro Area
- Acme Trading & Supply Company
- Albina Shipyards
- American Timber Trading Company
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply
- Asbestos Supply Company
- Billings Victory
- Borden Chemical Company
- Columbia Asbestos
- Columbia Steel Casting Company
- Commercial Iron Works
- Crown Willamette Paper Company
- Crown Zellerbach
- Dillingham Shipyard
- E.J. Bartells Company
- Esco Corporation
- Gilmore Steel Corporation
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Gunderson Brothers Shipyard
- Hercules Powder Co.
- Kaiser Gypsum
- Kaiser Shipyard
- Mobil Refinery
- Niasco
- Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
- Oregon Shipbuilding
- Oregon Steel Mills
- Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
- Owens Corning Fiberglas
- Owens Illinois Glass Company
- Pacific Asbestos & Supply
- Pacific Power and Light Company
- Portland Gas & Coke Co.
- Portland General Electric
- Portland Woolen Mills
- Reynolds Metals
- Standard Oil
- Swan Island Shipyard
- Swift and Company
- Texaco Oil
- Tri State Mill Supply
- Union Meat Company
- Union Pacific Railroad Company
- W.R. Grace – Vermiculite Exfoliation Plant
- Willamette Iron & Steel
North Ridge Estates
The North Ridge Estates site near Klamath Falls was contaminated with asbestos after a collection of military barracks was improperly demolished. The EPA added the site to its Superfund National Priorities List in 2011. After successful cleanup efforts, the site is now a residential neighborhood.
Portland Harbor
The Portland Harbor site along the Willamette River includes numerous shipyards and other industrial facilities, contaminating nearby water and soil over decades. Several of these facilities built and repaired ships for the U.S. Military during World War II, heavily using asbestos.
- Portland Shipyard:
- This facility was one of the leading facilities for ship repair and construction on the West Coast.
- Asbestos was often used in the shipbuilding and repair process.
- If you worked here, you could have been exposed to asbestos.
- Cascade General
- Cascade General acquired many of the shipyards in this state, including Portland Shipyard, Astoria Voyage Repair Station, and Swan Island Shipyard.
- The shipyard played a major role in WWII, repairing and constructing ships for the U.S. Marines. Thus, many workers and service members were exposed to asbestos.
What Occupations Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure in Oregon?
The occupations associated with asbestos exposure in Oregon include:
Oregon Miners
Workers mined asbestos at locations like the Mount Vernon Deposit in Grant County, Raspberry Creek deposit in Jackson County, and L.E.J. Asbestos mine in Josephine County. As solid asbestos becomes unsafe when disturbed, miners involved in unearthing it were likely exposed to deadly fibers loosened by their equipment.
Shipyard Builders in Oregon
Oregon’s coastline made it a prime location for shipyards, including the Astoria Voyage Repair Station and Swan Island Shipyard. Asbestos was widely included in vessels for fire resistance, potentially exposing shipyard workers involved in building or servicing them.
Oregon Chemical Plant Workers
Workers at Oregon chemical plant facilities like the Borden Chemical Plant and Rhone-Poulenc Chemical Plant may have been exposed to asbestos fibers and put at risk of developing mesothelioma.
Paper Mill Workers in Oregon
Paper and lumber mills have historically played a large role in Oregon’s economy. However, many Oregon paper companies used asbestos in parts of their production process. Workers at St. Helens Pulp and Paper Company, Willamette Paper Mill, and others may have been exposed.
Oregon Manufacturing Workers
The heat-resistant properties of asbestos made it a popular inclusion in many different industrial components. Some Oregon manufacturers, including General Supply Company and Oregon Sugar Company, operated in older buildings that also contained asbestos and may have exposed their manufacturing plant workers.
Contact Our Dedicated Oregon Mesothelioma Attorneys
Our compassionate Oregon mesothelioma lawyers are ready to help you get the justice you deserve. We can handle every aspect of your case, helping you pursue all available avenues of compensation while keeping you informed and worry-free.
Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
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).
Oregon Asbestos and Mesothelioma Legal Questions
Are Contractors in Oregon Liable for Asbestos Exposure?
Under Oregon law, contractors that use asbestos-containing materials at the direction of a project owner are generally shielded from liability.
How Does Oregon’s Evidentiary Burden for Asbestos Cases Compare to Other States?
Oregon has a lower evidentiary burden for proving asbestos exposure than many other states, making it easier to prove asbestos and mesothelioma claims.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire an Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyer in Oregon?
There are no upfront costs to hiring the Lanier Law Firm. Our Oregon mesothelioma lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. Furthermore, our firm will advance all litigation costs needed to secure the compensation you deserve.
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