Washington Mesothelioma Lawyer

Simmons Hanly Conroy is a national mesothelioma law firm that has fought for victims of asbestos exposure for over 25 years. We have the resources and experience necessary to help mesothelioma patients and their families across Washington pursue the justice they deserve.

Our mesothelioma lawyers have recovered more than $10.1 billion on behalf of thousands of clients affected by mesothelioma, including over $213 million for families in Washington alone. Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our Washington mesothelioma lawyers can help you.

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Working with Mesothelioma Clients Across Washington

When you or a family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, everything changes. While no amount of compensation can fix the pain caused by this cancer, our mesothelioma law firm can file a lawsuit on your behalf to help lessen financial burdens and allow you to focus on your health and loved ones.

Our Washington mesothelioma lawyers will handle every step of the legal process on your behalf. We only get paid if your case results in compensation, and contacting us is free. We’ll even travel to meet you whenever and wherever is convenient for you.

Over the past 25 years, we have represented clients throughout Washington, including families in:

Bainbridge Island
Bellevue
Everett
Kent
Longview
Oak Harbor
Port Townsend
Renton
Seattle
Shelton
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Wenatchee
Yakima

Mesothelioma Verdicts for Washington Residents

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we stand by our clients and fight on their behalf to achieve the best possible results in each case. In doing so, our firm has secured some of the largest jury verdicts in history — including substantial verdicts for mesothelioma patients and their families in Washington.

Mesothelioma Verdict for a Veteran

$40.1 Million

A jury awarded $40.1 million to a Washington resident and U.S. Navy veteran who was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. While working in the engine and fire rooms of naval ships, he was exposed to asbestos-containing gaskets manufactured by Goodyear.

Top 100 Jury Verdict

$30.2 Million

A jury awarded $30.2 million to a Washington construction supervisor and his wife. At work, he was often exposed to asbestos-containing transite pipes sold by J-M Manufacturing (J-MM) and later was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.

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Our Past Washington Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts

Our Washington asbestos attorneys have recovered more than $213 million to help Washington families affected by mesothelioma pay for medical bills and hold those who harmed them accountable.

A few of our past mesothelioma settlements and verdicts recovered for our Washington clients are listed below.

$13 Million

Carpenter & Project Manager
Bellingham, WA

$3.72 Million

Welder & Millwright
Renton, WA

$10.2 Million

U.S. Navy Veteran & Boiler Tender
Cosmopolis, WA

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$4.72 million to a Camano Island heavy equipment mechanic with pleural mesothelioma
$2.97 million for a chemical engineer in Bellevue
$2.31 million to a U.S. Army veteran and roofer in Woodinville
$2.5 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and machine operator from Oak Harbor
$1.97 million for a union plumber and U.S. Army veteran in Yakima
$2.47 million for a Vancouver woman who was exposed to asbestos secondhand
$1.9 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and farm machinery worker in Spokane
$3 million for a Walla Walla union pipefitter with pleural mesothelioma
$2.86 million for a mechanic and construction company owner in Brewster
$2 million for a U.S. Army veteran and truck driver in Kennewick
$2.44 million to an X-ray technician and civil field engineer in Vancouver
$2.29 million for a Wenatchee communications specialist and drywaller
$2.3 million to a laborer and cook in Bellfair
$2.3 million for a Lamont boilerman and cattle rancher
$2.86 million for a minister and officer worker in Federal Way
$2.2 million to a U.S. Navy veteran and farmer
$1.8 million for a construction worker and drywaller in Vancouver
$2.35 million for an 86-year-old Seattle man who worked as an oiler
$2.38 million for a custodian living in Dayton
$1.85 million for a drywall finisher in Algona with pleural mesothelioma
$2 million for an Enumclaw accountant
$1.8 million for the family of a U.S. Army veteran and pipefitter in Yakima
$2.1 million to a pleural mesothelioma patient from Washington who was a radiator repairman
$1.7 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and shipfitter in Graham
$2.31 million for an accountant in Bainbridge Island
$1.8 million for an Ocean Shores truck driver who died from pleural mesothelioma
$2.38 million for an engineman and mechanic in Westport

Our firm represents people harmed by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers on an individual basis, and the results above reflect the unique details of each claim. Results will vary by case depending on the individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis, and several other factors.

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See What Our Clients Say

Every mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to standing for our clients and giving them a powerful voice in our country’s legal system. But you don’t have to take our word for it — see what some of our past clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

“Hiring Simmons Hanly Conroy was the smartest decision we ever made. They become your family.“

– Lori, Washington Wife of a Construction Worker

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“It was a hands-on approach, and that’s what drew me, cause that’s the way I do things, a hands-on approach.”

– Walter, U.S. Navy Veteran in WA

“My lawyer took time to listen to me and explain things. I was able to call or text him at all times of the day and night.”

– David, Farmer with Mesothelioma

“I didn’t do much other than pick up a telephone. Beyond that, they took care of everything,”

– Alan, Mechanic with Mesothelioma

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Filing a Washington Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Our asbestos attorneys in Washington are prepared to help you understand the lawsuit process and guide you through the legal system. We have more than 60 mesothelioma lawyers at our firm who focus solely on helping people like you.

Each senior attorney operates within a small team of several experienced attorneys, legal staff members, and registered nurses, which ensures you’ll receive personalized attention while your case progresses.

Your legal team can pursue mesothelioma compensation in several ways:

Asbestos Trust Fund Claims: Over $30 billion is estimated to still be available in asbestos trust funds for mesothelioma victims and their families — and you don’t have to step foot in court to get it.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Filing a lawsuit can secure significant compensation from the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure and illness.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases because asbestos was used across all branches of the military. VA benefits can offer victims health care and monthly compensation.

Together, your team can handle every step of the legal process on your behalf, from collecting evidence for your case to filing your claim in time.

Deadline on Filing in WA

State laws called statutes of limitations restrict how long mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a lawsuit. In Washington, the mesothelioma statute of limitations is 3 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one.

It’s important to contact an asbestos lawyer in Washington as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance to take action.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in Washington

During the 20th century, more than 1 million U.S. workers were exposed to asbestos, a dangerous mineral that can cause the cancer mesothelioma, and many face serious health risks to this day.

Quick Facts About Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural mineral that is durable and resistant to heat
Over 3,000 household and industrial products contained asbestos, including roofing shingles, talcum powder, automobile brakes, insulation, boilers, and more
Multiple industries, like manufacturing, steel working, and shipbuilding, used asbestos
Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after initial exposure
Secondary exposure occurs when asbestos is brought home on a worker’s clothes, skin, or hair, exposing others indirectly

Some job sites, homes, and older buildings in Washington may still contain asbestos, putting workers and residents at risk of exposure even today.

What If I Don’t Know How I Was Exposed?

Our knowledgeable Washington mesothelioma attorneys have helped many clients identify where they were exposed to asbestos and which companies may be responsible.

Over the past two decades, we’ve gathered evidence on thousands of Washington job sites where asbestos was used. It’s possible we’ve already represented someone who worked at the same spot as you.

Let us put our experience to work for your family. Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started for free.

Job Sites with Asbestos in Washington

Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in Washington have been tied to asbestos exposure. The following is a partial list of some of those sites that have been linked. Please note this isn’t a complete list and may not necessarily reflect current conditions.

Everett
Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant
Everett Pulp & Paper
Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill
Scott Paper Mill
Simpson Lee Paper Mill
Todd Shipyard
Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill
Fort Lewis
Fort Lewis Army Base
Longview
Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill
Long Bell Lumber Company
Longview Fibers Paper Mill
Reynolds Aluminum
Standard Dairy
Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill

Seattle
Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant
Duwamish Shipyard
Hydraulic Supply Fabrication Shop
Isaacson Iron Works
Lake Union Shipyard
Lockheed Shipyard (Harbor Island)
Sand Point Naval Station
Todd Shipyard (Harbor Island)
Spokane
Black Carbon Coal Company
Fairchild Air Force Base
General Electric Company
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Spokane Airport
Union Carbide Company

Tacoma
Asarco Smelter
Boeing Aircraft Plant
Champion Paper Mill
Hooker Chemical Plant
Kaiser Aluminum Plant
Simpson Kraft Paper Mill
Champion Paper Mill
Todd Pacific Shipyards, formerly Seattle-Tacoma (SEA-TAC)
U.S. Oil & Refining Oil Refinery
Vancouver
Aloca
Boise Cascade Paper Mill
Columbia River Paper Mill
Kaiser Shipyard
Vancouver High School

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During the 20th century, workers at Todd Shipyard built and repaired naval ships. This process often involved extensive exposure to asbestos-containing materials, putting countless employees at risk of developing mesothelioma.

These aren’t the only Washington companies that used asbestos.

If you believe your occupational asbestos exposure may have caused a mesothelioma diagnosis for you or someone you love, contact a mesothelioma lawyer in Washington now for a free legal consultation.

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Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys in Washington

When you work with the Washington mesothelioma attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy, you get the personal support of a local legal team with the resources and reach of a national law firm. Meet a few of our firm’s top mesothelioma lawyers in Washington below.

Get to Know “Best Lawyer in America” Jen Alesio

Learn About 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” Jim Kramer

Meet Top 100 National Trial Lawyer Gary DiMuzio

Get to Know “Best Lawyer in America” Larry Nassif

Our Mesothelioma Clients in Washington

Every person diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease has a unique story. Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, we believe there is power in sharing those stories.

Our lawyers have helped many people over the decades secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a significant difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

As you learn about our clients’ stories, please understand that recovery results vary. No two stories and no two cases are exactly alike. Each mesothelioma case reflects the unique parts of each person’s story.

Walter’s Story

In 1954, Walter Twidwell joined the U.S. Navy as a boiler tender and fireman. He conducted maintenance and repairs in the engine and fire rooms of naval ships ported in New York, California, and Washington until retiring in 1973 as a Chief Petty Officer.

During his 20 years of service, Walter worked with Goodyear gaskets, which contained asbestos. Decades later, he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Walter reached out to our Washington mesothelioma lawyers for help proving that Goodyear was responsible for his illness.

“They could go back to day one and had the paperwork to back them up,” said Walter. “I couldn’t stop thinking to myself, ‘Oh, wow! These boys know what they’re doin.’”

By working with our mesothelioma lawyers in Washington, Walter was able to hold Goodyear accountable for their negligence and secure financial compensation for his medical expenses.

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Norris’ Story

Norris worked as a construction supervisor for approximately 20 years, where he oversaw employees who cut asbestos-containing pipes manufactured by J-M Manufacturing (JMM).

More than four decades after his initial exposure to asbestos, Norris was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Upon learning that many companies knew about the dangers of asbestos, he was furious. Norris and his wife Lori decided to contact our Washington mesothelioma attorneys for help.

Before passing away at the age of 65, Norris was able to have his day in court. He found peace in delivering a powerful message of wrongdoing to the companies that caused him harm.

“It truly made such a difference for my husband to know that good guys can actually win and bad guys can actually lose,” said Lori. “And there’s somebody out there that wants to help you make that happen.”

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Giving Back to the Local Washington Community

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. We passionately stand up for clients in the courtroom and in local Washington communities by giving back.

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Miles for Meso in Federal Way

Miles for Meso is a 5K race that raises funds and awareness for mesothelioma, while bringing together a community of those affected by asbestos exposure. In 2009, Simmons Hanly Conroy hosted the first race at the firm’s national headquarters in Alton, Illinois, and the firm is a national sponsor of the race to this day.

Since that first race, 10 other states have held Miles for Meso races, including one in the Federal Way area of Washington.

“The whole run and the purpose of it is to bring awareness to the community,” says Diana Stewart, Washington Miles for Meso race director. “[Mesothelioma] is hard to pronounce, hard to spell, hard to treat. So we’re trying to educate… the community about asbestos and how it affects people — and perhaps a cure can be found.”

The first Miles for Meso 5K Memorial Run/Walk in Washington was held in 2012. More than 100 people came to the first race and raised approximately $12,000 for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The WA Miles for Meso Run/Walk is held over Fourth of July weekend at the Federal Way Community Center. Together, Miles for Meso races across the country have raised over $952,000 for mesothelioma research and advocacy.

Mesothelioma Attorney in Washington FAQs

What is a Washington mesothelioma lawsuit?

A Washington mesothelioma lawsuit is a type of product liability claim against the companies that made or used the asbestos products a mesothelioma patient was exposed to.

Since many companies knowingly hid the dangers of asbestos from their employees and consumers, victims may be able to hold asbestos companies accountable and pursue compensation for injuries they suffered as a result of the companies’ products.

Contact us now to see if you may be able to seek compensation from a Washington mesothelioma lawsuit.

Can you sue for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in Washington?

Patients and their loved ones may be able to pursue a mesothelioma claim with the help of our experienced Washington asbestos attorneys.

You may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in Washington if you:

Were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease
Are the family member or estate representative of someone with mesothelioma

Even if your loved one has passed away, you may still be able to seek compensation on their behalf by filing a mesothelioma claim after their death.

What is the mesothelioma statute of limitations in Washington?

Unfortunately, asbestos exposure victims only have a short window of time after their mesothelioma diagnosis to file a claim due to statutes of limitations, which are state-specific deadlines on when you can file a lawsuit.

In Washington, you only have 3 years after your diagnosis or the death of a loved one to file a mesothelioma claim. Once these deadlines pass, it’s too late to take legal action for your illness.

Contact us as soon as possible. Our team can listen to what’s going on and let you know if you still have time to take legal action — even if you think the deadline may have already passed.

What can a Washington mesothelioma attorney do for you?

Our Washington mesothelioma attorneys can handle every step of the legal process for you, from filing your lawsuit before any deadlines to fighting for compensation on your behalf.

If you have a case, our legal team can:

Determine how you were exposed to asbestos by thoroughly investigating your work history and potential sources of exposure
Hold asbestos companies accountable for the role they played in exposing you to this dangerous substance
Pursue financial compensation to help with your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses
Provide ongoing support to you and your family while staying available via phone and text
Travel to meet with you on your terms, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you

We’re prepared to fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves — all while making the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Call (800) 326-8900 now to see if you may be eligible to file a claim with the help of a Washington mesothelioma lawyer. It costs nothing to speak with us.

How do I choose the best Washington mesothelioma law firm for me?

When choosing a Washington mesothelioma law firm, look for a firm that has:

Free Consultations: It costs nothing to speak with our team and find out if we may be able to help you take legal action.
Extensive Experience: We’ve handled mesothelioma claims for over 25 years, allowing us to successfully navigate even the most complex cases.
No Upfront Costs: There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our mesothelioma attorneys in Washington.
Databases of Evidence: With a warehouse of information on asbestos companies and dangerous products, we have the resources to build a strong case on your behalf.
Given Millions for a Cure: Our team has donated over $21 million to mesothelioma research and advocacy efforts, helping the fight for a cure.
Helped Thousands of Families: We’ve assisted more than 7,750 families affected by mesothelioma nationwide.
A History of Record-Breaking Results: Our attorneys have secured over $10.1 billion for families impacted by mesothelioma, including the highest mesothelioma verdict against a single defendant ($250 million).

By working with Simmons Hanly Conroy, you’ll get all the benefits of a national firm in addition to the personalized attention and dedication your case deserves.

How much does it cost to hire a Washington mesothelioma attorney?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Washington mesothelioma attorneys.

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family.

Will I have to travel to file Washington mesothelioma claims?

Our Washington asbestos lawyers will come to you, wherever you may be and whenever it’s convenient for you. We will travel to meet with you in the comfort of your own home or in a location of your choosing.

Though we can’t guarantee you won’t ever have to travel during your case, it’s very unlikely you will need to leave the area you live in to receive compensation.

“Our attorney came out to meet us within a week of calling him,” said Alan, a firm client. “He and his team hit the ground running.”

Do your mesothelioma lawyers in Washington have good reviews?

Yes. Our mesothelioma lawyers in Washington are committed to providing clients with the best experience possible, offering personalized support, clear communication, and strong legal representation in their fight for justice.

See what our clients have to say about their experience working with us by reading Simmons Hanly Conroy reviews.

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John Simmons is a founder and Chairman of Simmons Hanly Conroy. After serving in the U.S. Army, he went on to earn his Doctor of Law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He has helped recover some of the biggest verdicts and settlements in asbestos litigation history and is rated as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

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