Mesothelioma and the Occult Exposure
In my thirty-three years as a mesothelioma lawyer, I have learned to investigate and identify those responsible for my clients’ asbestos exposure. Of all the exposures to asbestos, the occult – or unknown – is perhaps the most...
Asbestos Removal and Disposal: A Continuing Hazard
Most Americans now know that asbestos is a dangerous mineral which can cause respiratory diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. For many years, however, asbestos was used in a wide variety of products such as drywall, insulation,...
A Day of Hope & Remembrance at the International Mesothelioma Program
My client Hisae came to my office recently to share her experience at the International Mesothelioma Program’s “A Day of Hope & Remembrance” at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. The International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) holds a...
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Remembering a Pioneer in Medical Research
May 20, 2012, marked the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Dr. Irving J. Selikoff, one of the greatest advocates for public health that this country has ever known. As I reflected upon his passing, I wanted to...
Reliving History Aboard the SS American Victory
During my long career as a mesothelioma lawyer, I’ve had the opportunity to represent hundreds of Navy veterans and shipyard workers. This work has given me a profound appreciation for our country’s historic Navy vessels and victory ships. ...
History of the Ether Dome Offers Hope that Scientists Will Discover a Cure for Mesothelioma
Scientists are working every day to discover a cure for mesothelioma. I have always been optimistic that science will prevail over this terrible disease one day. My optimism was invigorated after recently hearing the story of Massachusetts General...
Hawai‘i Mesothelioma Researcher Makes Exciting New Discoveries
As an attorney who represents clients with mesothelioma, I have been privileged to visit the research laboratories at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center on several occasions. I have met with the incredible staff and gifted researchers who...
Prevalence of Asbestos & Asbestos Disease in US Pacific Islands
It is well known that for decades asbestos was used worldwide in an overwhelming number of construction and industrial applications, as well as in many consumer products. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can cause debilitating lung diseases, including mesothelioma,...
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