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"Many of my clients are or were steamfitters. So is my husband — he’s a steamfitter, too. Being married to one makes me that much more connected to the work I do on behalf of asbestos-exposure victims — and that much more passionate about seeing justice done for them. I know exactly how hard these guys work. I also know how enraging it is for them — after having spent decades toiling and building for their retirements — to now be fighting to stay alive instead of enjoying their sunset years doing the things they always dreamed about doing. It’s not fair at all that they’ve been robbed of their retirement dreams by toxic substances. I’m grateful for the opportunity to try and make things right for them."
"Weitz & Luxenberg Los Angeles is able to get great results for so many clients because, one, we have people with the right blend of credentials and backgrounds and, two, we enjoy national reach through our offices in New York, New Jersey and other locations, which cumulatively gives us leverage that’s hard to equal. As for me, personally, there aren’t too many jobs where you really get to help hard-working people who are so deserving. Asbestos cancer shatters people’s lives. I can’t make the injury or its consequences go away, but I can help give them back some of their lost dignity and stolen worth."
"Our clients are good people who spent the majority of their lives working tirelessly to provide for their families. Unfortunately, some companies were more concerned about money than human life. These companies made conscious decisions causing countless people to be exposed to asbestos, a known carcinogen that can poison people. What they did is wrong. I am dedicated to fighting for our clients and their families. I want to give them a voice and use the legal process to help them any way I can."
"The most satisfying aspect of my work as an asbestos attorney is helping families. For the most part, these families are blue collar. I come from a blue-collar family — my father, grandfathers, uncles, and cousins, all of them had blue-collar jobs. I know that these men work extremely hard to support their families. It distresses me that the manufacturers of the products, equipment and materials didn’t take the time to warn these men of the dangers of asbestos. I understand that filing a lawsuit can be a stressful experience and I do my best to make sure my clients feel as comfortable as possible. I treat every client the way I would want my dad or grandfather to be treated."
"What matters most to me about my work is the opportunity to represent real people with real problems, people whose lives have been devastated by corporate greed and misconduct."
"The personal relationships I develop with my clients are the most satisfying aspect of my work. Even though it’s heartbreaking to work with cancer victims — most of whom are very sick and will at some point pass away — it’s my responsibility to help them because this is their time of true need. They were only doing their jobs, yet they fell prey to one of the asbestos cancers — and it happened because irresponsible companies chose to gamble with their health. They won’t get back their health, but as their attorney I can help give them peace of mind in knowing that their families will be financially secure. And I’m glad that I can make the process of suing less intimidating. Being able to make people’s lives a little better at a terrible time, that’s the aspect of being a lawyer that makes me most proud."
"I represent people who have been injured as a result of asbestos exposure. I also represent their families because the injury usually extends to them as well. My goal is to see to it that the companies responsible for causing asbestos exposure injuries are held accountable. To me, nothing is more rewarding than bringing about that accountability. Working at Weitz & Luxenberg, a law firm that truly understands what it takes to win, makes success in the quest for accountability possible."
"The practice of law in the context of mass-tort litigation is, in practical reality, a dynamic, communal activity, and necessarily so, for the needs of our clients demand a law firm capable of highly focused, precise, and timely legal work to right the devastating wrongs they have experienced at the hands of those interests responsible. Weitz & Luxenberg has assembled a uniquely effective, collegial, litigation team that is equipped to provide meaningful help to our clients and their families who demand justice. I am honored to have a hand in it."
"One of the most important things to know about Weitz & Luxenberg is that all the attorneys really care about their clients. They want the same things that their clients want: justice. Caring attorneys, a desire to see the right things done. That’s a winning combination."
"When someone is diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as lung cancer or mesothelioma it is my job to help the victim and his or her family members obtain justice against the product manufacturers who negligently caused such harm. It gives me great pleasure to help my clients receive substantial financial compensation from these manufacturers to pay for medical bills, make up for lost wages, and provide reparation for pain and suffering."
"At Weitz & Luxenberg, it is inspiring to be surrounded by individuals who believe so deeply in the work that we do, and who fight so passionately for the rights of the clients that we serve."
"My favorite part about working at Weitz & Luxenberg is helping people and getting to know our clients and their families. These relationships are everything. Our clients become like family to me. I can’t undo the damage that has been done, but I want to do everything I can legally to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Even after their case is resolved, I like to stay in touch."
"Our clients worked their entire lives supporting their families. They looked forward to their Golden Years. Corporate greed and irresponsibility took that away from them. I work tirelessly to ensure that our clients do not have to worry about the financial hardships and burdens that come along with a diagnosis of mesothelioma or lung cancer."
"Our typical client is a man who has worked his whole life to provide for his family — he didn’t do anything wrong, and yet he ends up with this awful disease. Money can never fully compensate him for the loss of his health. But, often, a client will tell us that it is a great comfort to him, knowing that even though he is sick, he is still providing for his family through the settlements and verdicts we obtain on his behalf. Our team works to make sure that our client’s lifetime efforts to support his family are not in vain. Personally, I‘m involved in every step of the litigation, right from the very start. We have a close working relationship with experts in the field who treat asbestos-related diseases, which helps both in court and in helping clients gain access to the best medical care available."
"If you’re a plaintiff, being able to put your trust in a strong, powerful law firm is a tremendous advantage. I’m proud to say that Weitz & Luxenberg is exactly that kind of friend."
"Weitz & Luxenberg has a history of protecting everyday individuals. We care about our clients. We go the extra mile. To me, the most satisfying part about my work is the time I spend with my clients, getting to know them, caring about them, helping them in a time when help is needed most. Weitz & Luxenberg’s attorneys are renowned for their extraordinary trial skills, but, even more than that, they have great compassion for the people they’re here to help."
"I have been in the room when a doctor says, ‘You have mesothelioma.’ I have seen my father with tubes coming out of his body. I know what it looks like to watch a strong man become weak. That gives me the desire to help the victims of this terrible disease."
"Most people would be amazed by the amount of preparation that goes into asbestos exposure and environmental toxic tort litigations. Thinking painstakingly about the correct approach for each case, and developing the right theory, and all of the research this involves, are the keys to getting a great result. Research into the facts of each case, the legal principles and decisions, and the types of experts who should be retained, are just the beginning. I find it very rewarding to participate in this outstanding project as a member of the Weitz & Luxenberg litigation team."
"Perry [Weitz] has never done anything but encourage us to spend whatever it takes to do the very best job, because he was a trial lawyer. If anything, he’ll say, ‘Why didn’t you do another focus group? Why didn’t you spend more money to prepare? Why not do more?’ It’s not just that they don’t say ‘no.’ They actually encourage you to do everything that you can to win."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice, Environmental Pollution
"Our clients worked their whole life to take care of their families. They looked forward to retirement when they could spend more time with their families and watch their grandchildren grow up. But the companies they worked for exposed them to asbestos. Now, instead of enjoying their retirement, our clients must undergo surgeries and procedures to deal with a disease they never should have gotten. It’s horrible and I want to do everything I can legally to help them."
"When working with clients harmed through the actions and decisions of others, two main goals come to mind. First, our clients deserve financial justice. I want to make sure they and their families are provided for. They deserve at least that. But, ultimately, I want these companies to stop their hurtful conduct and harmful practices so people don’t continue to become sick. This shouldn’t happen to anyone."
"Weitz & Luxenberg has secured impressively large verdicts and settlements on behalf of thousands of plaintiffs, which provide very clear evidence of the knowledge and expertise we have in this area."
"It’s difficult to quantify the value of the help we offer to our clients. Yes, of course, one measure is the size of our verdicts and settlements — over $7 billion at last count. But how do you quantify the value of simply being there to offer comfort, support, and encouragement to someone who is dying of mesothelioma or one of the other asbestos cancers?"
"Ever since high school, I knew I wanted to be an attorney — someone who would help people and be a voice for those who were hurt by others. When it comes to asbestos, some companies expose people and simply hope to get away with it. They act just like people who commit criminal acts and hope they won’t get caught. That is not acceptable. I want to make sure our clients get the justice they deserve."
"The executives at companies that manufacture products containing asbestos may smile, put on a friendly face, and try to charm you. But we’ve known since the early 1900s asbestos is harmful. These corporations shouldn’t be able to get away with trying to pull the wool over our eyes. That’s why Weitz & Luxenberg is so important and why I feel privileged to be here. We need to stand up for the people who have been marginalized by the system and not let these unscrupulous companies get away with endangering people’s lives."
"We have a tireless commitment to fight against the harm caused by exposure to asbestos. It’s a good fight, a worthy fight. The men and women who built this country deserve to be compensated by the companies who put them in their unfortunate situation, and that’s why we do what we do here."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice
"Not only does Weitz & Luxenberg provide excellent legal services, and obtain settlements and verdict values probably significantly greater than most law firms, but the lawyers here really care about the clients that we represent — blue-collar workers, the men and women who built this country, who went to work every day just trying to earn a living for their families, and many decades later had the misfortune of being diagnosed with a horrible disease. We’re here to represent them and try to right the wrongs that have been done to them."
"The cause of mesothelioma is no mystery. It is the result of negligence—and sometimes even malice— on the part of a corporation that cared only about enriching itself at the expense of its employees and customers. I help the victims of mesothelioma track down the corporations responsible for inflicting this terrible cancer upon them. And, once those culpable businesses are found, I then help see that they are brought to justice. With great pride I do this as an associate attorney with the law firm ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News & World Report for personal injury and mass tort claims."
"There are companies run by people willing to hurt other people. In the case of asbestos, some companies knowingly exposed people to this deadly carcinogen. That’s horrible. They could have implemented safeguards so our clients were not exposed to asbestos and did not develop mesothelioma, a devastating cancer. My colleagues and I want to make sure those responsible are held accountable. They need to own up to what they’ve done and provide compensation to our clients for the injuries suffered."
"For me, I’ve always known I wanted to be the attorney who gets to know his clients. Human interaction is the most important thing — 100%, no doubt about it. I want to meet my clients one-on-one. To hear their stories. And to know the faces that go with those stories of asbestos exposure."
"When Perry Weitz and I founded this firm in 1986, we took the position that every client’s case would be treated as if it were the most important because we believe every client deserves his or her lawyer’s diligent attention, compassion, and excellence. We had but one goal: providing exemplary, custom-tailored legal service. Nothing has changed since the beginning, except that we’re now the largest mass-tort and personal injury litigation law firm in New York City and a powerhouse of legal innovation on the national scene as a result of holding fast to our founding principles.
We find ourselves fortunate to have the opportunity of practicing law at its highest level for America’s most vulnerable citizens as well as furthering ambitious philanthropic and social initiatives."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice, Environmental Pollution, Consumer Protection
"To my knowledge, no other asbestos exposure and mesothelioma law firm fights as hard as Weitz & Luxenberg to see that its clients get the justice they deserve. That’s because no law firm cares as deeply about its clients as Weitz & Luxenberg."
"The people who come to us for help are almost always those in the most dire need of justice. They’re in the poorest medical condition. They’re in the worst financial straits. And it’s because they’re the ones who have been most wronged."
"Our clients worked hard all their lives, putting their trust in the companies that employed them and believing they had their best interests at heart. Now, all these years later, our clients discover that was never the case. These companies betrayed their trust; now our clients and their families are facing a devastating disease and unimaginable circumstances. It’s horrible what these companies did and they should be held accountable for their actions."
"I’ve been an attorney for a very long time, and I’ve yet to encounter a firm with the same level of commitment and resolve to winning and securing justice for its clients as Weitz & Luxenberg."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice
"Obtaining justice from defendants in an asbestos injury case parallels to an extent what transpires in a criminal case. In both you have an accused wrongdoer, a victim, a harm — and an opportunity to make things right."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Personal Injury and Malpractice
"For a Weitz & Luxenberg attorney, the most satisfaction gained from assisting clients comes when they receive a measure of justice for the harms they have suffered at the hands of indifferent and unscrupulous corporations. It is a distinct honor and pleasure to be part of this process."
"I have been with Weitz & Luxenberg since the very beginning. Throughout those years, in my role as a senior trial attorney, I have been able to help many people suffering from debilitating diseases and incapacitating personal injuries. I have obtained for my clients some of our firm’s largest mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer verdicts. I have also obtained some of our firm’s largest verdicts for people injured in construction and motor vehicle accidents and for those injured by defective products. I am quite proud of what our firm has been able to accomplish."
"It is a privilege to represent the clients I represent. The list of representative professions of people I have had the privilege to represent in successful asbestos cases is varied. It ranges from professions historically associated with asbestos exposure such as Armed Forces service members who protect our country, construction workers who helped build our city, as well as utility workers, police officers and firefighters who keep our city safe to professions with less common exposures, such as dentists, artists, bakery workers, stage actors and musicians."
"Our clients at Weitz & Luxenberg have spent their entire lives working hard and giving so much of themselves to provide for their families and contribute to society, and I feel honored to represent them. They deserve to be fully compensated by those who harmed them, and I want to use all the tools our system of justice provides to make that possible."
"No person should have to suffer from an asbestos-related disease, and no family should experience that heartache. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases cause suffering that would never have happened if companies who profited from asbestos-containing products had acted responsibly. As an attorney, I can’t undo the pain these companies have caused, but I can work through our legal system to secure the justice and compensation our clients and their families deserve."
"Fighting to uphold our clients’ well-deserved verdicts is incredibly gratifying. I am proud to be their voice and I am proud to be a part of the Weitz & Luxenberg team."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Personal Injury and Malpractice
"Helping people fight a good fight and knowing that every day I’m making a positive difference in their lives, those are the most satisfying aspects of my work as a Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyer."
"I enjoy the David versus Goliath aspect of asbestos litigation — fighting for the rights of individuals who were harmed through no fault of their own against corporations who placed their bottom-line above the health and safety of their consumers."
"Having family and friends who have labored in the building trades and served in the U.S. Navy, I feel a special kinship with those who we represent, so many of whom have toiled to build our cities and served to protect our country."
"At heart, I am an advocate who really would be happy to change the world. Changing it for one person at a time is a great way to start! Clients come to us when they are at their most vulnerable. They are going through a very difficult time and need a genuine connection. My goal is to make that connection, to assure them that I will fight on their behalf and to let them know that they are in good and capable hands."
"Asbestos has wreaked havoc with so many lives because of its extremely harmful health effects. The real tragedy is that, had the makers and sellers of asbestos products only supplied adequate warnings of the dangers surrounding asbestos exposure, there would have been fewer cases of sickness and death. Since the asbestos marketers couldn’t be bothered with taking so simple an action, it falls to us at Weitz & Luxenberg to try to make things right for the innocent people who’ve been harmed."
"From the moment I began working at a law firm that handled asbestos cases, I fell in love with this practice area. I knew this was exactly what I wanted to do. This is one area of law where you can always feel really good about what you do — helping people who have developed serious medical problems simply because some companies were trying to make as much money as possible. These companies did it giving no thought to the people they were hurting."
"I want to be a voice for people who are not in a position to stand up for themselves. In the case of asbestos and mesothelioma, you’re dealing with large companies that didn’t care that they exposed regular, hard-working Americans to this cancer-causing substance. My ability to help people is really motivating. I feel a huge sense of satisfaction when I achieve a really great outcome for our clients against defendants who were responsible for making our clients sick."
"Doing asbestos litigation is about doing detective work. There’s a kind of energy that drives you to prove the case, to hold the companies responsible. You investigate, talk to witnesses, obtain documents, and pursue all available evidence. You want to do all that you can to help the people who are sick and not allow irresponsible companies to escape from the consequences of their actions."
"One of the great things about working for Weitz & Luxenberg is that you know you’re part of something bigger than just yourself. We’re all here to help people harmed in some way — by a company or a person who was irresponsible or, in the case of asbestos manufacturers, downright contemptible. When one of us achieves a “win” for a client, we all feel the satisfaction of having done something important, something that really matters to the people we’re trying to help."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice
"Weitz & Luxenberg is known across the country as a firm with an exceptional reputation for helping its clients. But even more, everyone here — the attorneys and the staff — really cares about people. They go above and beyond. They give their all. Everything begins with establishing a trusting, caring relationship with every client we represent. And that’s what drives us every day."
"When I joined forces with Arthur Luxenberg many years ago, we created a firm dedicated to protecting workers’ rights and the legal rights of the disadvantaged while, at the same time, returning something back to the people of New York. Our employees take great pride in knowing that the Weitz & Luxenberg law firm is so often associated with charitable causes and activities. Our efforts are motivated by the firm’s commitment to give something back to the communities in which we live and work."
Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos, Defective Drugs and Devices, Personal Injury and Malpractice, Environmental Pollution, Consumer Protection
"Our asbestos-injured clients have had their lives stolen from them. What I desire above all else is that they receive the justice they are owed from those who did the taking."
"There is no law firm more determined to help people suffering the horrific consequences of exposure to asbestos than Weitz & Luxenberg. It is a high honor to be part of this family of talented, caring attorneys."
"My stepfather died in 2002 of lung cancer. Not until some years later did my mother and I learn that he may have been exposed to asbestos. If I had known then what I know now about the legal rights that asbestos exposure victims possess, I might have been able to give my stepfather in his final months and days greater peace of mind. That’s what I strive for in my work today with the asbestos-exposure victims who become my clients. My stepfather is my inspiration for that."
"What really motivates me is the power disparity — when powerful CEOs, managers, and others take advantage of people who are at a disadvantage. Our clients at Weitz & Luxenberg trusted large companies, including their own employers, to be honest and decent. Instead, many of these companies violated these hard-working people’s trust out of greed and with callous disregard for their health and safety. The truth about what these companies have done needs to come out, and our clients should receive just compensation for all they’ve suffered."