Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyer
Asbestos exposure in Vermont affects both workers and residents, with risks from both occupational settings and older buildings. If you or a loved one is facing an asbestos-related diagnosis, our talented Vermont mesothelioma lawyers are here to provide the support and legal expertise you need to pursue justice.
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- August 15, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Asbestos Litigation
- Page Last Updated:
- August 15, 2025
Why Trust Our Dedicated Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyers With Your Case?
What Are the Compensation Options for Mesothelioma in Vermont?
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Claims in Vermont?
What Companies Exposed Vermont Workers to Asbestos?
What Occupations Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure in Vermont?
Asbestos Regulations in Vermont
Why Trust Our Dedicated Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyers With Your Case?
Our nationally-recognized mesothelioma lawyers have built a reputation for excellent service and significant results in asbestos-exposure cases. Here are a few reasons why the Lanier Law Firm is the best choice to secure justice for you and your loved ones.
Personalized Attention With the Highest Standards of Legal Care
We’re passionate about giving mesothelioma clients the personal attention and care they need while securing them the compensation they deserve. Our talented attorneys will defend for your rights while providing compassionate legal care and will travel to you for convenient on-site consultations. You can trust us to handle the complexities of asbestos litigation in Vermont while you focus on your health and spending time with your loved ones.
Be Represented by Top Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyers
Hiring the Lanier Law Firm means being represented by one of the best mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys, recognized by both clients and peers. Here are some of our highly recognized asbestos exposure attorneys:
Mark Lanier: Mark has been recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America. Our founder has over 30 years of experience in taking on some of the biggest challenges in the legal field and achieving some of the largest verdicts in history. He is committed to protecting the public and obtaining justice for the victims of asbestos exposure.
Darron E. Berquist: Darron has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, Plaintiffs (2024-2025). He is the Managing Attorney of the Asbestos Litigation practice of the Lanier Law Firm serving clients nationwide. Darron has been an integral part of the legal teams that have secured billions in asbestos exposure cases.
Maura Kolb: Maura is the Managing Attorney of the Asbestos Resolution section of the Lanier Law Firm. Her experience in complex personal injury litigation helps collect millions of dollars for our asbestos exposure clients every year.
We Level the Playing Field: No Up-Front Costs
We can invest significant resources into our Vermont clients’ mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases without requiring any upfront costs or financial obligations. We only get paid if we win your case.
Extensive Trial Experience Against Big Vermont Corporations
We have vast experience at trial and are not afraid to take even the largest Vermont companies to court if they stand in the way of justice. Our award-winning team has recovered billions in settlements and verdicts for our clients nationwide.
Our Case Results: Mesothelioma Settlements in Vermont
Our mesothelioma case results include $3 million for Vermont clients from a nationwide settlement over talc products that may have contained asbestos. We’ve also won a $6.2 million settlement for a former talc miner and secured a $2.2 million wrongful death settlement for the family of a papermill worker. Our Vermont mesothelioma law firm has a strong track record of getting results for our clients.
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.
What Are the Compensation Options for Mesothelioma in Vermont?
There are multiple compensation options available for mesothelioma victims in Vermont, including mesothelioma lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims, workers’ compensation, and VA claims for Vermont veterans.
What Is a Vermont Mesothelioma Lawsuit?
Mesothelioma lawsuits are legal actions that seek to provide mesothelioma victims and their families with financial compensation for their asbestos exposure in Vermont. These types of mesothelioma claims fall into two categories: personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits.
Personal Injury Lawsuits for Mesothelioma in Vermont
A Vermont personal injury lawsuit can be filed against the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to and would allow you to receive significant compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Vermont
Family members and loved ones of deceased asbestos-exposure victims can file a wrongful death lawsuit, among other asbestos claims after death, to recover compensation for funeral costs, pain and suffering of the deceased, loss of companionship, lost income, and other financial and emotional losses.
What Is a Vermont Asbestos Trust Fund?
Asbestos trust funds are money that was set aside for asbestos exposure victims after the responsible Vermont companies declared bankruptcy. Seeking compensation through these funds is often quicker and simpler than pursuing a lawsuit. Zonolite Attic Insulation is a Vermont company that has established an asbestos trust.
What Are Workers’ Compensation Claims for Mesothelioma in Vermont?
Workers’ compensation claims for mesothelioma allow Vermont workers to recover compensation benefits, including partial wage replacement, coverage for mesothelioma treatment, and death benefits for surviving family members of mesothelioma victims who passed away.
What Are Mesothelioma VA Claims for Vermont Veterans?
VA claims allow Vermont veterans to receive monthly tax-free mesothelioma benefits and no-cost health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Find out more about the specifics of VA benefits claims from The Lanier Law Firm’s attorney, Abigail Harris.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Claims in Vermont?
Vermont has a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting at the date of a mesothelioma diagnosis. However, the state has a separate deadline for wrongful death claims, requiring claimants to file within two years of a victim’s passing. Our Vermont mesothelioma attorneys can help you file a timely claim and avoid any stress over deadlines.
What Companies Exposed Vermont Workers to Asbestos?
A wide range of employers and worksites in Vermont are known to have exposed workers to asbestos. These companies include the following:
- Adams Paper Company
- Burlington Light & Power Company
- Central Vermont Railways
- Consolidated Lighting Company
- Eagle Square Manufacturing Company
- Fitzgerald Paper Company
- Georgia Pacific Corp.
- Gilman Paper Company
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber
- Green Mountain Paper
- H.E. Bradford Company
- Howe Scale Company
- IBM
- International Paper Company
- Mack Moulding Company
- Manufacturing Quarrying Company
- National Life Insurance Company
- Owens Illinois Plywood Company
- St. Albans Electric Light and Power Co.
- Twin State Gas and Electric Company
- Vermont Marble Company
- Vermont Yankee Power Plant
- White Mountain Paper Company
- Windsor Manufacturing Corporation
Belvedere Mountain
Vermont became a prominent hub for asbestos mining thanks to natural deposits like those found on Belvedere Mountain, where the first commercial mine opened in the state. The Belvedere Mountain mine continued to operate for years after the dangers of asbestos became public knowledge, finally closing in 1993.
After the mine’s closure, the site contained roughly 30 million tons of asbestos waste. Vermont Asbestos Group, the most recent operator of the mine, agreed to a settlement in 2013 in which it would provide $30 million to assist with cleanup costs.
What Occupations Are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure in Vermont?
Most asbestos exposure in Vermont occurred among workers in certain fields who regularly used the mineral in a multitude of applications. The professions most at risk include the following:
Asbestos mines in Vermont operated from 1823 to as late as 1993. Mining equipment regularly shattered and dislodged asbestos fibers, sending them into the air and causing workers to inhale them.
Power plants often used asbestos to insulate key components like turbines, boilers, and generators from high temperatures. Employees at Vermont Electric Power Company Inc., Montpelier and Barre Light and Power Company, and others might have been exposed if they worked with or near asbestos-containing equipment.
The University of Vermont in Burlington has found asbestos-containing materials on its campus. Teachers, staff, and students in older school buildings might be exposed to asbestos when forgotten or overlooked components containing the material become damaged and release fibers into the air.
Many Vermont paper mills made use of asbestos in their production processes, potentially putting workers throughout the facility at risk of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestos Regulations in Vermont
Vermont has regulations requiring the removal of any asbestos from buildings before any renovations or demolitions. The law also only allows certified contractors to conduct asbestos removal.
Many homes and schools built before the 1980s used asbestos-containing materials, potentially serving as a health risk to occupants or renovators.
Between 1999 and 2020, 150 Vermonters were diagnosed with mesothelioma, and 124 died from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, the dedicated Vermont mesothelioma attorneys with The Lanier Law Firm can help.
Contact Our Knowledgeable Vermont Mesothelioma Attorneys
We pride ourselves on providing serious and sound Legal Care to our clients. Our compassionate Vermont mesothelioma lawyers will do everything in their power to secure your rightful compensation and get you the justice you deserve.
Contact us online today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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