Brian Early
Education and Experience
Brian Early graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1996 with an A.B. in economics. At Harvard, Brian was awarded the Harvard College scholarship for academic achievement and was on the Dean's List all semesters. He then attended Georgetown University Law Center where he served as an editor on The Georgetown Law Journal and graduated magna cum laude in 2000. After law school, Brian worked at Willkie Farr & Gallagher before joining Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in 2001.
With years of experience as a New York mesothelioma lawyer, Brian serves as the managing attorney of the firm’s New York City office, where he concentrates his practice on representing mesothelioma victims and their families. He serves as Liaison Counsel to the court in the New York City Asbestos Litigation. He is a member of the bar in New York, California, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Additionally, he is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. Outside of his law practice, Brian is involved with Riprap Friends, an organization that supports pediatric oncology patients.
Brian is a frequent speaker at professional conferences on asbestos litigation. For several years, he has served as the moderator of the Judicial Perspective panel at the Perrin New York Asbestos Litigation Conference, working alongside distinguished members of the judiciary. He has also presented on topics including asbestos-related lung cancer, the plaintiff’s perspective, and the New York City Asbestos Litigation Case Management Order.
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- State Bar of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Industry Accolades
- Best Lawyers®- The oldest and most highly regarded peer-review publication company in the legal profession. Best Lawyers selection methodology.
- 2024-2026: Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® - Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, (New York, NY)
- Super Lawyers® - A rating service acknowledging professional achievement and peer recognition. No more than 5% of the lawyers in any given state are awarded this prestigious designation. Super Lawyers selection process.
- 2026: Named “Super Lawyer”
What Clients Say about Brian
I am writing this brief letter to let you know how pleased I am with the work you and your staff in New York has accomplished on my case. I initially had my doubts about filing a lawsuit. The process appears intimidating, and I constantly hear horror stories about lawyers, who are out to make a quick buck at the expense of their clients. After dealing with you and your law firm, I know that you are tremendously ethical and accomplished mesothelioma lawyers. Any phone call I made to your firm was responded to, and any question I had was immediately answered.
The results of my case speak for themselves. Dealing with my infliction has been very difficult, but you have given me a little bit of peace. I can honestly say that there is no finer law firm out there than your company. Thank you for all you have done.
Donald J. FischettoWhen I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first thing I did was research my medical treatment options. Then I made a decision and got my treatments started. I have to admit, the treatment choice I selected turned out to be pretty brutal. Fortunately, I’m doing well now. The other item I researched was what, if any, legal options did I have? It turns out I had many. I researched several of the law firms that advertised specialization in cases of mesothelioma and then I started with telephone interviews. That was followed by a handful of face to face interviews and finally I decided to work with the Early group. Brian Early and Matthew Park were the people I worked with the most. No time was wasted in filing suit against the appropriate corporations. Depositions were scheduled soon after. Most importantly, I am happy with the results of the lawsuits. I was fortunate that reasonable settlements were able to be negotiated by Brian and Matthew. An actual trial was avoided. If I was ever in a similar situation I would be happy to work with these talented professionals again. I think I would be hard pressed to find two attorneys as knowledgeable about the science behind mesothelioma and as skilled in presenting the details of my case as Brian Early and Matt Park. I am very grateful for all that they have done for me and for my family.
Jim S
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