Mesothelioma & Asbestos Law Firm Helping Patients & Families

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has more than 40 years of nationwide experience helping mesothelioma victims and their families receive compensation.

Why Choose Our Law Firm to Handle your Mesothelioma Case?

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Experience

With over 40 years of experience, we are one of the oldest mesothelioma and asbestos law firms in the United States. ELSM has obtained nearly $5 billion dollars in total settlements on behalf of our clients.

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Dedication

Our complete focus on mesothelioma gives us an unrivaled depth of knowledge and an unparalleled passion for helping mesothelioma patients and defending their legal rights.

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Compassion

We understand our clients face a variety of complicated situations, emotions, and struggles, and we meet them where they need us. We share everything we know about mesothelioma, how it is treated and what to expect.

Our Attorneys


The legal team at ELSM has helped thousands of clients obtain settlements or favorable verdicts over the last four decades.

Our Clients


ELSM has helped families all over the United States file mesothelioma lawsuits – see what they have to say about us.

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We are proud to represent hardworking men and women across the United States.

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Mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James discusses what influenced her decision to hire the mesothelioma law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC to handle her case.

Recent News from ELSM


New Research Highlights Mesothelioma Risks for Factory Workers - April 2025

ELSM mesothelioma lawyer, Christopher Meisenkothen, recently published new research that uncovers serious health risks linked to chrysotile asbestos.

2025 Asbestos Litigation Trends

While we continue to file lawsuits on behalf of veterans, union workers, tradesmen and other more traditional occupations, we have seen a recent uptrend in filing cases on behalf of clients exposed to talcum powder and cosmetics contaminated with asbestos.

2025 Asbestos Trust Information and Updates

The ELSM Bankruptcy Department has filed over 50,000 asbestos trust claims on behalf of its clients. Learn more about recent happenings and what we do.

7 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is pleased to announce that 7 asbestos lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Connecticut Jury Awards $15 Million Mesothelioma Verdict - August 2024

A Connecticut jury recently awarded $15 million for the death of a Milford, Connecticut resident who died from mesothelioma.

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