National vs. Local Asbestos Law Firms

Why Hire a National Asbestos Law Firm?

When it comes to asbestos litigation, choosing the right law firm can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. National firms are often able to provide resources and experience that smaller local firms simply can't match.

Find out about the advantages of working with a national asbestos law firm: 

• Able to file claims in different states: We’ll pursue your case in the state that’s most likely to maximize your compensation, whether that’s where you were exposed, where you live now, where the company is headquartered, or where filing deadlines are most favorable.
• Established reputation: When companies know they’re facing a firm with a track record of achieving results, they may be more likely to offer a settlement and provide you with compensation faster.
• Extensive experience: Decades of handling asbestos litigation have allowed us to compile a database of internal corporate documents, product records, and affected job sites to build the strongest case possible on your behalf — even if you don’t remember how you were exposed.
• No upfront costs: We cover the costs of investigating and litigating your claim upfront, and you pay nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.
• Relationships with experts: From medical professionals to industry leaders, we have connections with experts who can testify in your case to help strengthen your claim.
• Top legal talent: Our teams include attorneys who focus exclusively on asbestos litigation and bring decades of experience to each case.
• We come to you: With many offices across the country, our attorneys and staff can travel to meet with you anywhere in the U.S., whenever it’s convenient for you.

Top attorneys also understand mesothelioma case values and can fight for the most compensation possible, taking into account your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Sokolove Law is one of the first truly national law firms for asbestos exposure, and no firm has handled more mesothelioma claims. Let us put our experience to work for you.

Ability to Prove Asbestos Exposure

Proving asbestos exposure is the heart of any mesothelioma claim — and it’s often the most challenging part. Exposures can span across states, decades, and industries, but conducting a thorough investigation can help families get the compensation they deserve.

A local law firm may not have the resources needed to trace your exposure back decades, connect it to a specific product, or investigate companies headquartered in another state.

In contrast, our national asbestos law firm has: 

• An extensive database of internal corporate documents, product catalogs, union logs, and other records built up over decades of litigation
• Experience identifying exposure across different industries, like construction sites, shipyards, and manufacturing plants, and different types of exposure, like firsthand on the job, indirectly by someone else who worked with asbestos, or through products containing talcum powder
• On-staff investigators who know which questions to ask to identify all potential sources of asbestos exposure

We can reconstruct work histories from even the smallest clues and locate witnesses who moved across the country, allowing us to tie a diagnosis to specific products, manufacturers, or job sites.

Because we’ve handled over 9,200 asbestos and mesothelioma claims, we may have already represented someone who worked at the same job site or was exposed to the same products as you.

Access to Top Talent Nationwide

Choosing a local firm limits you to whichever attorney happens to be practicing nearby. When you work with a national mesothelioma law firm like Sokolove Law, we can bring some of the best asbestos attorneys in the country directly to your door.

Your legal team will include multiple lawyers who have spent their lives helping mesothelioma patients and their families fight back against corporate wrongdoing, and many have been recognized with awards and honors for their work.

Find out about the results we’ve secured for families in your state:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Small Teams Dedicated to Your Case

Some families worry that working with a national firm means becoming “just a number,” but at Sokolove Law, the opposite is true. We provide each client with a small, dedicated team to focus on their case.

Our legal teams always include: 

• A senior partner
• Experienced asbestos attorneys
• Investigators
• Nurses
• Paralegals

They’ll take time to truly get to know you and your family, and you’ll always have someone you can contact 24/7 to answer questions or discuss your case.

Billions of Dollars in Results

When your family’s financial future depends on the outcome of your case, experience and reputation aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential.

Since 1979, Sokolove Law has stood at the forefront of asbestos litigation. To date, we’ve secured over $5.3 Billion total for families impacted by mesothelioma.

Some of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts include: 

• $40 Million to a U.S. Navy veteran in Washington
• $11.12 Million for a mesothelioma patient in Arizona
• $9.6 Million to a California construction worker
• $9.3 Million for a Massachusetts family whose loved one passed away
• $5.12 Million to a union millwright and laborer in Michigan
• $8.26 Million for an auto mechanic in Louisiana
• $10.99 Million to the family of a laborer who passed away
• $11.49 Million for a Florida demolition worker

As an established law firm, companies know we’ve been around the block and aren’t afraid to take on the tough battles. They understand the quality of our work and often choose to settle instead of facing us in a trial.

Over 99% of our mesothelioma cases are resolved without going to court, allowing many families to receive the compensation they need sooner.

Centuries of Cumulative Experience

At Sokolove Law, our firm has handled thousands of asbestos claims over the last 45+ years, using the knowledge gained in each case to inform the next. Together, this adds up to centuries of combined experience fighting for families like yours.

Smaller local firms may only ever see a handful of mesothelioma lawsuits, if at all. In many cases, smaller firms may even have to reach out to larger firms for help successfully navigating the case.

Our firm has also established systems of quality control. Senior partners review cases and attorneys share strategies to ensure clients receive the same level of service, no matter where they live in the U.S.

Ability to File in All 50 States

Mesothelioma claims aren’t only filed in the state where you currently live. They can also be filed where you were exposed to asbestos or where the company responsible for your exposure is located.

With a national reach, we can determine which state offers the strongest path forward, whether that means higher potential compensation or more time to file.

Since each state has its own deadlines or statutes of limitations for filing a claim, working with a national firm can also help keep your options open.

Broad & Specialized Experience

National asbestos law firms have attorneys who focus exclusively on mesothelioma litigation. This means they understand the nuances of asbestos claims and have honed their strategies to help families get the results they deserve.

At the same time, national firms can tap into a wide range of related legal knowledge. Our firm includes attorneys familiar with a variety of legal matters that may be relevant to your case, including:

• Asbestos trust funds
• Disability denial
• Medical malpractice or delayed diagnoses
• Veterans’ benefits
• Wills and estates

Having this mix of specialized and broader experience lets us look at your case from different angles, find all possible sources of compensation, and make sure nothing is missed.

We’ll Travel to You

No matter where you live in the United States, we can travel to meet with you in person at a time and location of your choosing.

This may be at:

• Your home
• A local restaurant or cafe
• The hospital or center where you’re undergoing treatment
• Another location that works best for you

We understand that a mesothelioma diagnosis can make travel difficult, so we do everything possible to make the legal process easier. As a national law firm, Sokolove Law has the resources and staff to meet clients wherever they are, which is something smaller or local firms often can’t provide.

Resources to Hold Corporations Accountable

Many asbestos-related companies are backed by large legal teams and billions of dollars in funds. Taking them on often requires significant resources and financial assets, which local firms may not have.

As a national firm, we have what it takes to hold the companies responsible for your illness accountable, including established relationships with:

• Doctors
• Industry professionals
• PH.D. researchers
• Scientists

These experts can provide key insights to help strengthen your case and testify about the link between your asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis.

Because of our financial resources, we also don’t have to accept a low-ball mesothelioma settlement. Our team can front the cost of a trial if needed and see your case through to the end.

No Cost to File, No Fees Unless We Win

At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our asbestos law firm. We have the foundation needed to cover the financial expenses related to your case, ​​like the costs of investigating, researching, and filing your claim.

National firms like ours don’t rely on retainers or expensive hourly fees to operate. As a result, families can focus on their health and loved ones, rather than worrying about the cost of pursuing legal action.

With free case reviews and a contingency-fee agreement, you pay nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.

The Limitations of Local Law Firms

While a local firm may seem appealing at first, they may not be equipped to handle an asbestos lawsuit as effectively as a national firm. These lawsuits are often difficult to litigate, and many local firms only focus on general personal injury cases.

Smaller local law firms often:

• Can’t maximize your compensation: Local firms are often only able to file asbestos trust fund claims or mesothelioma lawsuits, not both. Experienced national law firms like Sokolove Law can pursue compensation from a variety of different sources for our clients.
• Don’t have nurses on staff: Nurses can provide relevant medical updates to your attorneys, help you find mesothelioma specialists, and prepare medical documents for your case.
• Have limited resources: Small firms may not have the same tools and financial resources as national firms. They may lack a comprehensive database on asbestos-containing products, have fewer investigators to track exposure, and may not be able to afford expert witnesses needed to build a strong case.
• Lack experience: Local firms may have limited experience handling mesothelioma cases. Because exposure can come from many sources over decades, smaller firms may not be familiar with the full range of scenarios, like secondhand exposure. Larger firms have the experience and shared resources needed to build every case to its fullest potential.
• May not be able to cover all costs upfront: Building a strong mesothelioma case can require significant resources for travel, expert witnesses, and more. National firms have the financial resources to cover these expenses upfront and only collect a fee if they secure compensation for you.
• Refer to national firms: Sometimes, a local firm will start a claim but then refer it to a national firm when the case’s complexity becomes clear. Families may be able to get a head start on their claim by choosing a national firm from the start.

A local law firm may be easier to drive to, but the convenience can come at a steep cost — including potentially leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table.

Don’t miss out on the compensation you deserve. Look for a national asbestos law firm with a proven track record of securing results for families like yours.

Sokolove Law: Fighting for Families Nationwide Since 1979

For over 45 years, our national asbestos and mesothelioma trial lawyers have helped families across the country hold negligent corporations accountable and secure the financial support they deserve.

With our decades of experience, access to key resources, and unwavering commitment to clients, we’re here to guide you through every step of the legal process.

To date, we’ve recovered more than $5.3 Billion for mesothelioma patients and their families.

Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our contact form to get a free case review. Our team is standing by to answer any questions you may have.

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