Jennifer R. Lucarelli
Education and Experience
Attorney Lucarelli graduated from Yale University in 1995 and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1999. She entered private practice in 2000 and then joined Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in the fall of 2002. Attorney Lucarelli was named a partner in the firm in 2010 as a result of her compassionate and dedicated representation of victims suffering from mesothelioma.
Over the course of her career, Attorney Lucarelli has represented over 2,000 victims of mesothelioma and has personally recovered millions of dollars of settlements on behalf of deserving clients and families. She realizes the importance of expediting financial recovery to clients without compromising medical care and treatment. Attorney Lucarelli has a thorough understanding and appreciation of both the legal and medical aspects of asbestos litigation. She is well-versed in the latest treatment options (chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery), clinical trials, and top medical centers and doctors specializing in mesothelioma across the country. Attorney Lucarelli strives to ensure that her clients are seeking and receiving the very best medical care and treatment. She is adamant about not allowing the legal process to interrupt or impede her clients' medical care and treatment.
Attorney Lucarelli has worked on hundreds of cases involving service-related and shipyard asbestos exposures (United States Navy, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard). She has a comprehensive understanding of how veterans suffering from mesothelioma were exposed while serving in the engine and boiler rooms, as well as various other equipment areas, aboard vessels. She has conducted extensive investigations into more than 500 U.S. Navy ships, including battleships, destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, and submarines, on behalf of clients such as machinist’s mates, boiler tenders, and others.
In addition to her work with veterans, Attorney Lucarelli has extensive experience representing those suffering from mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos in a wide range of occupations and environments, including the automotive, farming, carpentry, construction, railroad, and household settings. She frequently works with clients who held union-affiliated roles such as welders, pipefitters, plumbers, machinists, and insulators, among others.
Attorney Lucarelli is admitted to practice law in Connecticut (1999), New York (2000), and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (2001). She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York State Bar Association.
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of Connecticut
- State Bar of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Industry Accolades
- Best Lawyers® - The oldest and most highly regarded peer-review publication company in the legal profession. Best Lawyers selection methodology.
- 2018-2026: Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven, CT)
- 2023: Named “Lawyer of the Year” - Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions–Plaintiffs (New Haven, CT)
What Clients Say about Jennifer
In November 2009, my father-in-law Chuck was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos. He was a railroad worker for 39 years. After his diagnosis, we started researching law firms who specialize in this field and my daughter-in-law came upon your firm while researching for us on the internet. We contacted your firm and we were put in contact with Ms. Jennifer Lucarelli. It was a breath of fresh air and relief for us to have her helping us. She flew out to our father-in-law's apartment in St. Paul, and he was immediately taken with her down to earth personality. She laid everything out such as time lines as to how this type of lawsuit proceeds and she was very honest and up front in everything she explained to us.
Sadly, we lost Chuck on August 2, 2010. He was able to hold the first of the proceeds checks from one of the companies that Jennifer helped us recover. All he said was, “I can’t believe it” with tears in his eyes. He thought this may all have been a waste of time, but thanks to Jennifer and her associates, we were able to prove him wrong and he passed knowing everyone would be taken care of.
Steven and Katherine Nahl - Lino Lake, MNI would like to express our gratitude to you and your entire staff for the excellent service. I was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in February 2009. I contacted your office and within a few days Jennifer Lucarelli arrived at our door and met with my entire family. Jennifer knew more about mesothelioma than most doctors that I had seen. Making the decision to pursue a lawsuit did not come easy, but it was the right decision.
Bob Sweeney arrived a few weeks later and worked with me, asked questions and investigated my work history. Bob helped alleviate the stress of doing a deposition. Bob worked with us in good times and in bad during the numerous issues that I incurred. I felt free to call upon him at any time.
I also would like to thank Donni for her hard work at court and after court, along with others too numerous to mention.
Your firm is extremely knowledgeable in mesothelioma laws. You have all worked hard on my behalf. I sincerely want to thank you for your dedication, kindness and friendship.
Frank A. "Butch" BlanchardA Video From Heather Von St. James
Mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James shares her personal experience working with Attorney Jennifer Lucarelli.
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