Several of Weitz & Luxenberg’s attorneys played significant roles in the annual Perrin New York Asbestos Legislation Conference earlier this month. The conference was held on December 7, 2021, at the Sheraton New York Times Square., Charles Ferguson, head of W&L’s Asbestos Litigation Group, commented on the strong participation of attorneys from W&L at the…

Toxic Chemical Exposure Statistics “In 2017, 41 U.S. workers died on the job after a single episode of inhaling chemicals and chemical products.” Some of the worst offenders included carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and methane gas. “Inhaling carbon monoxide led to the most fatalities” from 2011 to 2016. But inhalation…

Before becoming an associate attorney, Nicole A. Hyatt has been working in Weitz & Luxenberg’s Trusts and Estates Department as a law clerk for several years. She works alongside her colleague and supervisor, attorney David Kaufman. They are instrumental in guiding, supporting, and assisting our clients and their families as they face some of the…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have again been selected by Best Lawyers as some of the best attorneys in America. Nine W&L attorneys from the New York and New Jersey offices are selected as Best Lawyers in the United States for the 2022 edition. Another four attorneys from the New York office are placed on the…

The attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg were able to secure a multimillion dollar settlement for the wife and family of a lifetime millwright and Navy veteran. “Our client died before reaching 70 years old, and before his lawsuit could go to trial, but our Weitz & Luxenberg team was able to get justice for his…

Brandon DuPree is an associate attorney who joined our Los Angeles, California asbestos team in 2016. After admission to the California Bar, he behttps://www.weitzlux.com/our-attorneys/?location=los-angeles-california-office&practice-area=mesothelioma-and-asbestoscame one of our asbestos litigators. “From the very beginning, I sensed that working at Weitz & Luxenberg was a great fit,” says Mr. DuPree. “I have had the opportunity to learn…

At The Perrin Conferences: Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference on May 6, discussion featured topics covering the current state of asbestos litigation. Charles M. Ferguson from our firm, Weitz & Luxenberg, was a conference co-chair and spoke at one of the sessions. Also presenting was Weitz & Luxenberg attorney Joseph J. Mandia. Virtual Conference…

What Talc Is Used For Talc, found in products such as talcum powder, is a mineral that exists naturally in our environment. It is made up of magnesium, silicon, oxygen and hydrogen. Talc, like other minerals, has to be mined for use. Talc is known for its absorbent properties. Talc also reduces friction. Because of…

Joseph J. Mandia has joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s team of litigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He comes to us with extensive experience. He specializes in complex plaintiff’s personal injury and toxic tort actions in both state and federal court. Mr. Mandia has an emphasis on representing people with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Fighting…

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has been and continues to represent people who have been using talc regularly and consistently for several years and were diagnosed with mesothelioma. The largest manufacturer of talc powder products was Johnson & Johnson of New Brunswick, New Jersey. It manufactured Shower to Shower and Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder. Another…