Brian Early Named 2027 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in New York
August 20, 2026
Best Lawyers® recently named Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) attorney Brian Early its 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in New York City for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.
Brian Early serves as the managing attorney of ELSM Law’s New York City office and has represented individuals and families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure for more than two decades. He also serves as Liaison Counsel to the court in the New York City Asbestos Litigation, a role that reflects his extensive involvement in asbestos litigation in New York.
For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services in identifying attorneys qualified to represent them in unfamiliar specialties or jurisdictions. Honorees included in The Best Lawyers in America® are divided by geographic region and practice area and evaluated by their peers based on professional expertise.
Best Lawyers recognizes only one attorney as “Lawyer of the Year” in each practice area and designated metropolitan area. Recipients earn the distinction based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review process.
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Results
The mesothelioma settlements and jury awards we have received for our clients are among the highest in the country.
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
State
MD
Results
~$1,500,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
CA
Results
~$966,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Mechanic
State
WA
Results
~$102,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
State
AZ
Results
~$89,300,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
UT
Results
~$20,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
TX
Results
~$15,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Home Renovator
State
RI
Results
~$15,100,000
Occupation/Exposure
Electrician
State
NV
Results
~$13,800,000
Occupation/Exposure
Plumber
State
CA
Results
~$13,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Abatement Worker
State
CT
Results
~$12,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
State
OH
Results
~$12,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
State
NV
Results
~$12,000,000