• About Mesothelioma
• Asbestos Exposure
• About Pleural Effusion
• About The Lanier Law Firm
• Our Asbestos Verdicts & Settlements
• Lanier Law Firm's Asbestos Museum
• Cancer Treatment Centers
• Cancer Online Resources
• Contact Us for a Free Evaluation

---

Our Track Record

Our attorneys are well-versed in the medical, scientific, and legal issues that shape mesothelioma litigation, and have years of experience putting this knowledge to work for clients. Learn about some of our past mesothelioma verdicts and settlements.

Cancer Treatment Centers

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has designated numerous cancer treatment facilities nationwide. These centers are recognized for scientific excellence and extensive resources on cancer and cancer-related problems.
Find an NCI designated Cancer Center

Additional Online Cancer Resources

For those seeking additional resources regarding information, treatments, and support groups, we have compiled a list of cancer- and mesothelioma- related online resources.
Click here

What is Mesothelioma ?

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, which is protective lining that covers the body's internal organs, including the heart, lungs, and abdomen. Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer that has been conclusively linked to asbestos exposure. Most diagnoses of mesothelioma are due to workplace exposure to asbestos fibers or particles. The risk of asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, increases with heavier exposure to asbestos and longer exposure time. However, some individuals may develop mesothelioma after brief or indirect exposure. For example, family members may develop mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers on their spouse’s clothes or hair. Learn more about mesothelioma

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is highly resistant to heat, electrical, and chemical damage. Asbestos was widely used in buildings, and in many industrial products, including cement, pipes, brake linings, ceiling tiles, roof shingles, flooring products, sealants, textiles, and insulation. Asbestos is a highly toxic material and a recognized carcinogen. Asbestos minerals have a tendency to separate into microscopic-size particles that can remain in the air and are easily inhaled or swallowed. Inhalation or ingestion of tiny asbestos particles can cause serious health problems or illnesses, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Learn more about asbestos exposure

Pleural Effusion

Sometimes referred to as "water on the lungs" or "fluid in the chest," pleural effusion is an abnormally excessive amount of fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the area surrounding the lungs. Excessive fluid in the pleural cavity can impair breathing by limiting expansion of the lungs during inhalation. Pleural effusion can result due to a number of medical conditions including congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and less commonly, lung cancer and the asbestos-related cancer known as mesothelioma. More about pleural effusion

About Us - The Lanier Law Firm

We are lawyers representing victims of asbestos exposure and those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Our law firm has offices in Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto (San Francisco area) and New York, serving clients nationwide. The Los Angeles office of Lanier Law Firm recently added two highly experienced mesothelioma lawyers to the firm’s Asbestos Team.  The Los Angeles based lawyers and support staff are  experienced in prosecuting California asbestos and mesothelioma claims.

Our asbestos-focused legal team has handled more than 800 asbestos-induced mesothelioma cases. In addition, the Lanier Law Firm has amassed a vast collection of asbestos and mesothelioma related evidence. This evidence helps our mesothelioma lawyers to establish liability, even in cases where the asbestos exposure took place decades ago. Our experience, expertise, and resources have helped us to win large verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients in asbestos and mesothelioma and other toxic exposure and personal injury lawsuits. Learn more about our asbestos and mesothelioma team of lawyers

* The content contained herein was not prepared by medical professionals and it is not intended, nor should it be considered, as a substitute for medical advice. The outcome of a case is dependent on many factors. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.