New York Mesothelioma Lawyer
Our New York mesothelioma lawyers have spent over 20 years fighting for people affected by asbestos-related diseases, and we’re ready to put that experience to work for you. When you’re dealing with the catastrophic effects of a mesothelioma diagnosis, you can trust The Gori Law Firm to pursue every available source of compensation on your family’s behalf.
We serve clients statewide from our office at 122 E. 42nd St., Suite 4700, in New York City. Call 618-659-9833 today for a free consultation about your legal options.
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- Why Choose Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers?
- Our Asbestos and Mesothelioma Case Results
- We Serve Clients Across New York
- What You Need to Know About Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in New York
- Our New York Mesothelioma Attorneys
- Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in New York
- What Compensation Is Available for Asbestos Exposure in New York?
- How Much Time Do I Have to File a Mesothelioma Claim in New York?
- Where to File Your New York Mesothelioma Lawsuit
- Contact Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers
Why Choose Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers?
Asbestos litigation is our primary focus, and we know how to get results for victims and their families. Our team has spent over 20 years advocating for people affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. During that time, we’ve recovered over $4 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients nationwide.
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Our Asbestos and Mesothelioma Case Results
The compensation recovered through a mesothelioma claim can provide lasting financial security for a victim and their family. Our attorneys secured significant settlements and verdicts by pursuing results that reflect the full impact of the disease on our clients’ lives.
What Our New York Clients Say
Our clients turn to us during an incredibly difficult time. Their reviews show how seriously we take that responsibility.
We Have the Resources to Identify Asbestos Exposure Sources and Liable Parties in New York
A mesothelioma diagnosis often comes 20 to 60 years after a person is first exposed to asbestos. That means recovering compensation for mesothelioma requires evidence of asbestos exposure that occurred decades before the diagnosis.
Our team has the resources to take on that challenge. Over 20 years of asbestos litigation, we’ve developed extensive evidence involving common exposure sites across New York, asbestos-containing products, and the companies that manufactured, supplied, and used them. We also have access to a network of experienced third-party experts who can provide insight into the industrial practices that may have contributed to your asbestos exposure.
What Our Mesothelioma Attorneys Can Do for You
Your family has enough to handle after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Our attorneys are prepared to manage every aspect of the legal process on your behalf, allowing you to spend your energy where it matters most. When you choose us to represent you, we will:
- Investigate your asbestos exposure history to identify the companies responsible for your illness
- Gather employment records, medical records, witness testimony, and other evidence needed to support your claim
- Document your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses to establish what your case is worth
- Determine which court systems have jurisdiction over your claim
- Pursue every available source of compensation, including lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims, to maximize your recovery
- Handle all filings and paperwork before important deadlines hit
- Explain what to expect at each stage and keep you updated on developments
- Negotiate for a fair settlement and represent you at trial if necessary
We Serve Clients Across New York
We understand that traveling may be difficult while undergoing mesothelioma treatment or managing the aftermath of a loved one’s asbestos-related death. Our attorneys can travel to meet with you, no matter where you’re located in New York State. We serve clients in many different locations, including:
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Buffalo
- Yonkers
- Rochester
- Syracuse
- Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- Schenectady
- Utica
- White Plains
- Troy
- Niagara Falls
- Binghamton
- Long Beach
- Ithaca
What You Need to Know About Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in New York
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. If you developed the disease after encountering asbestos, you may have the right to seek compensation from the parties responsible for your exposure. Pursuing these claims can involve coordinating multiple sources of recovery and meeting state-specific requirements.
Coordinating Asbestos Claims and 9/11 VCF Benefits
- New York asbestos lawsuits: You may file a lawsuit against manufacturers, property owners, contractors, or other parties responsible for your exposure.
- Asbestos bankruptcy trust funds: If a responsible company established a trust during bankruptcy, you may submit a claim for payment under that trust’s rules.
- 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, or VCF, claims: If you were present in an eligible exposure zone during 9/11 or the cleanup efforts and later developed mesothelioma, you may qualify for a federal VCF award. Filing a VCF claim generally waives your right to pursue a civil lawsuit, including certain asbestos product liability claims involving a covered 9/11-related condition. Registration alone does not waive these rights. Because strict waiver, settlement, and dismissal rules apply, our attorneys can review your options before you file.
How NYCAL Handles New York City Asbestos Cases
New York City remains an epicenter of toxic tort litigation. That’s why a dedicated New York City Asbestos Litigation, or NYCAL, court docket exists specifically to coordinate asbestos claims.
For terminal patients, NYCAL offers an accelerated trial calendar—frequently referred to as the “rocket docket”—that can move cases through pre-trial discovery to trial on a faster schedule. With extensive experience navigating this system, our attorneys can determine whether this option may apply based on your circumstances.
Proving Asbestos Exposure and Causation Under New York Law
Winning an asbestos claim in New York requires more than establishing presence at a job site. Under the New York Court of Appeals’ decision in Nemeth v. Brenntag, toxic tort plaintiffs must present scientific evidence connecting their exposure to a level sufficient to cause their disease.
Our legal team collaborates with premier board-certified industrial hygienists, pathologists, and occupational health experts to develop scientifically supported exposure assessments. These experts can explain how products such as gaskets, valves, boilers, and spray-on insulation released asbestos fibers. When a claim involves demolition work, we may also investigate whether the building owner complied with the asbestos survey and remediation requirements under New York Labor Law § 241(10).
Our New York Mesothelioma Attorneys
When you turn to our firm after a mesothelioma diagnosis, you’ll benefit from the collective experience of our award-winning New York mesothelioma attorneys. Members of our team have been selected for Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40, Leading Lawyers, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Some have also received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating for professional ability and ethical standards.
Samuel D. Elswick
Attorney
Samuel D. Elswick has represented mesothelioma victims and their families for nearly 15 years. He is licensed in New York and five other states, allowing him to efficiently handle asbestos claims involving exposure across multiple jurisdictions. Mr. Elswick is a member of the American Association for Justice, an organization dedicated to protecting injured people’s rights.
Patrick J. Moroney
Attorney at Law
Raised in New Jersey, Patrick J. Moroney attended Queens College and New York Law School, where he studied at night while working as an asbestos litigation paralegal. Since becoming an attorney in 2016, he has helped victims of asbestos-related diseases recover millions of dollars in compensation. Mr. Moroney is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in New York
For much of the 20th century, hard-working New Yorkers encountered asbestos in shipyards, power plants, factories, construction sites, railroad facilities, and many other industrial settings. Workers could inhale asbestos fibers while installing, repairing, or removing asbestos-containing materials, such as insulation, boilers, pipes, gaskets, tiles, and shingles. Some workers also carried fibers home on their clothing or equipment, resulting in secondary asbestos exposure among their family members.
New York’s aging buildings remain another potential source of exposure to people without a history of working in high-risk industries. Older apartment buildings, houses, schools, and office facilities have long contained asbestos materials, and even an ordinary home repair project could release fibers into the air.
World Trade Center Asbestos Exposure
The collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, is another major source of asbestos exposure in New York. This catastrophic event released a massive cloud of building materials across Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Because the buildings contained asbestos materials, the toxic dust cloud may have exposed at least 500,000 responders and residents to asbestos fibers.
Mesothelioma’s long latency period means the full effects of this exposure may not yet be known. Researchers have begun documenting mesothelioma cases among people exposed to World Trade Center dust, and more are expected to emerge in the coming decades. If you suspect your or your loved one’s time near Ground Zero contributed to a later mesothelioma diagnosis, we can investigate the circumstances and potentially help you pursue compensation.
What Compensation Is Available for Asbestos Exposure in New York?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation from multiple sources. Depending on the circumstances of your asbestos exposure, these may include an asbestos personal injury lawsuit, a trust fund claim, or a wrongful death lawsuit. When we take on your case, we’ll identify all of your options and pursue the full compensation available through each.
New York Asbestos Lawsuits
You may have the right to file a lawsuit against the companies that manufactured, supplied, or sold the asbestos products responsible for your illness. This may cover any losses you’ve suffered while living with mesothelioma, such as medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Many asbestos lawsuits end in negotiated settlements. However, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to trial if the responsible companies refuse to settle for what your damages are worth.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims in New York
Many asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy in the late 20th century as large numbers of victims began taking legal action. As part of the bankruptcy process, the courts often required these companies to establish trust funds for people who would later develop asbestos-related diseases because of their products. This option offers compensation for many of the same damages as a personal injury lawsuit, but the trust’s payment percentage rules may limit your total award.
Billions of dollars currently remain across dozens of asbestos trust funds. If we determine that the company responsible for your asbestos exposure has an active trust fund, we’ll help you file a claim and seek the compensation available under the trust’s rules.
A New Asbestos Trust Fund May Be Available Soon
Although many asbestos trust funds have accepted claims for decades, new bankruptcy proceedings may lead to additional compensation options for mesothelioma victims. In February 2026, Vanderbilt Minerals filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York while facing lawsuits alleging that its talc products were contaminated with asbestos.
The bankruptcy remains ongoing, but the proceedings could eventually lead to a new trust fund option for people who developed mesothelioma after exposure to Vanderbilt talc. Our attorneys are monitoring the case and can explain how the bankruptcy may affect your legal options.
New York Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claims
When someone dies from mesothelioma in New York, the personal representative of their estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit for the benefit of the surviving family members, such as their spouse or children. This type of legal action may seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, lost household services, and lost parental guidance.
Given the highly aggressive nature of mesothelioma, our attorneys have extensive experience handling these types of claims. We’re here to support your family during this difficult time and pursue compensation for the full financial impact of your loved one’s death.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Mesothelioma Claim in New York?
New York’s statute of limitations determines how long you have to take legal action in a mesothelioma case. In most cases, you have three years from the date you received your mesothelioma diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the person with mesothelioma has died, the estate’s personal representative has two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Different deadlines may apply to asbestos trust fund claims, as each trust sets its own filing requirements. Our attorneys can determine which deadlines apply to your case and take timely action to protect your right to seek compensation.
Where to File Your New York Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma in New York were exposed to asbestos in another state. You or your loved one may have relocated after working with asbestos, served at multiple military bases across the country, or encountered asbestos products at job sites in several different states. As a result, it’s not always clear which court system will handle your asbestos lawsuit.
Before you can sue a company in a particular state, that state’s courts must have personal jurisdiction over the defendant. A court may have this authority because the asbestos exposure occurred in that particular state or the responsible company is headquartered in that state.
After we identify the source of your asbestos exposure, our attorneys can identify where to file your lawsuit. As a national mesothelioma law firm, we can handle claims that cross state lines and coordinate court proceedings that take place outside of New York, often without the need for you to travel.
How Long Do New York Mesothelioma Lawsuits Take?
The time it takes to resolve a New York mesothelioma lawsuit varies significantly between cases, but many lawsuits take 12 to 18 months or more.
Various factors can influence the timeline, including the complexity of your exposure history and whether the defendants are willing to negotiate fair settlements. If the court gives your case expedited processing, that may reduce the time it takes to receive compensation.
Contact Our New York Mesothelioma Lawyers
You have enough to deal with after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Let The Gori Law Firm help protect your financial future while you focus on your health and your family.
We’re ready to investigate your decades-old exposure history, identify the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure, and pursue fair compensation from every available source. Contact us online or call 618-659-9833 for a free, confidential consultation. We will make a donation to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation if you allow us to review your case.
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