Despite severe restrictions brought on by Covid-19, Weitz & Luxenberg continues to put our clients first and foremost every day — particularly in litigation involving mesothelioma and other asbestos exposure related diagnoses. From coast to coast, our attorneys are overcoming enormous challenges. They continue to welcome the privilege of representing more individuals and families. Our…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorney F. Alexander “Alex” Eiden is speaking at HarrisMartin’s New Jersey Asbestos Litigation Conference. The event is being held at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick on June 13, 2022. Mr. Eiden’s session is scheduled to take place from 11 – 11:30 a.m. His presentation topic is “Relative Liability and Defenses in the…

Weitz & Luxenberg secured a $43 million trial verdict for Deanne and Craig Warren in Los Angeles, California, on May 20, 2022. Partner Benno Ashrafi and attorney Brandon DuPree litigated, in step with Leonard Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval served as lead attorney in the case and is currently of counsel to W&L. The jury awarded the…

Benjamin T. Clinton has officially joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s team of experienced mesothelioma and asbestos exposure litigators as an associate attorney. He originally accepted a position as a paralegal in this practice area with the firm and quickly learned this was where he wanted to be. “I feel very lucky to have found my niche…

TopVerdict.com has ranked Weitz & Luxenberg among its top California Lists for 2021. Our firm is #1 for personal injury settlements and #12 for California verdicts. The list includes cases filed in a state or federal court, as well as those settled prior to going to trial. Southern California Gas Company Leak Southern California Gas…

This month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a ban on all ongoing uses of asbestos. Weitz & Luxenberg supports this historic proposal 100%. The proposed EPA ban must go through a 60 day commentary period before it becomes a “final rule.” “The proposed ban would take effect two years after the effective date…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are recognized nationally for their experience and skill. Participating in important legal learning opportunities for colleagues comes with the territory. Three of our attorneys have been invited to participate at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar. It is being held at the end of this month. Attorney Michelle…

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has inducted Weitz & Luxenberg Co-Founder Perry Weitz and W&L Partner Michael P. Roberts into the school’s Inaugural Hall of Fame. They are being honored at a celebratory gala on April 5, 2022, along with 48 other alumni and…

As the latest in a continuing series on the current state of affairs in nationwide asbestos litigation, Perrin Conferences is hosting the Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference. This conference is being held in Beverly Hills, California, from March 7-8, 2022. The most recent previous conference was held in New York City. Weitz & Luxenberg…

Weitz & Luxenberg welcomes Jamie Mattera to our team of mesothelioma and asbestos-experienced trial litigators. “I’ve known since I was young, that I wanted to be an attorney,” Ms. Mattera says. “And if you want to do plaintiff’s work, Weitz & Luxenberg is the premier law firm.” “The work I am doing here is an…