Firm News: Oct. 2015

W&L supporting Mesothelioma research at Harvard-affiliated MA Hospital

Until now only two things have been certain about the rare cancer called Mesothelioma: First, that it is with near certainty caused by exposure to asbestos; Second, that the disease is terminal. Mesothelioma affect some 3,000 victims each year – mostly retired blue collar laborers who were exposed years ago to the lethal substance when…

W&L Wins MDL Designation For Claims Against Johnson & Johnson Power Morcellators

Nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that one of its lead attorneys, Paul J. Pennock, successfully argued to a federal court judicial panel to consolidate into a single multidistrict litigation dozens of lawsuits claiming injuries from use of power morcellators manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary…

Why W&L Employees Call the Firm ‘Home, Sweet Home’

It says something very positive about a law firm when 50 of the people working for it have been part of that organization’s family for 15 years or longer. In the case of Weitz & Luxenberg, it says that those lawyers, paralegals, administrative assistants, clerical workers, technical support specialists and others really like the job…

Honoring Women Lawyers Benefits Clients Most, Says Attorney Gaffney

Philadelphia-area attorney Mary Gaffney believes the conferring of honors on high-achieving women lawyers is good for their career prospects. However, she believes it is even better for individuals in need of legal assistance as it helps them make smarter choices about who should represent them in a court fight. According to Gaffney, women attorneys earning…

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