Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 5,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM devotes nearly 100 percent of our resources to mesothelioma cases and has been doing so for over 40 years.

The attorneys at ELSM have extensive knowledge about the companies that distributed, manufactured, and supplied products containing asbestos and have used this knowledge to obtain settlements and jury verdicts which are among the highest in the country.

ELSM assists clients not only in filing civil lawsuits to recover for their injuries, but also in filing workers compensation and bankruptcy claims where appropriate.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos related disease. Although uncommon, mesothelioma cancer is no longer considered rare.

• What Is Mesothelioma?
• Mesothelioma Risk Factors
• Mesothelioma Symptoms
• What Is Asbestos?
• Occupations at Risk
• Asbestos Products
• Asbestos Job Sites

Mesothelioma Treatment

Ongoing research and mesothelioma treatments like Alimta® can give mesothelioma patients hope.

• Diagnosing Mesothelioma
• Mesothelioma Types
• Mesothelioma Staging
• Treating Mesothelioma
• Treatment Near You
• Clinical Trials
• Prognosis and Outlook
• Mesothelioma Survivors
• Mesothelioma Books

Your Legal Rights

Our justice system allows those suffering from mesothelioma to seek compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos and asbestos-containing products.

• Why Protect Your Rights
• Typical Case Process
• Viable Defendants
• Bankrupt Defendants
• VA Benefits
• Workers' Compensation
• FAQ's
• Asbestos News

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is nationally recognized for our representation of mesothelioma victims, and for our understanding of and compassion for victims and their families. Our experience in these matters spans over three decades.

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• Why Hire Us?
• Settlements Obtained
• What Our Clients Say
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• Help Find a Cure
• Asbestos Awareness

ELSM is proud to support MARF (Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation) in its work to fund mesothelioma research.

I am very pleased with the law firm Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen and feel that they have always had my best interest at heart. Whenever I have had questions to be answered, I could (and can) count on prompt answers by calling the person with whom I have had the most contact, Jennifer Lucarelli. She has always treated me like a life-long friend.

-Shirley Lamphere

FLB Law is a Westport-based full-service law firm. Founded in 2021, FLB Law prides itself in having a cohesive team of experienced, compassionate, and community-minded lawyers who have practiced together for decades. We are deeply rooted in Fairfield County, Connecticut and are particularly adept at meeting the high expectations of the community in which we live and work. FLB Law is committed to its clients – individuals and businesses across a broad range of industries – and is steadfast about delivering peace of mind with every client engagement. When clients retain FLB Law, they benefit from the breadth of experience of the entire team. There are no silos; only collaboration and cooperation among our attorneys to provide thoughtful, practical, and innovative resolutions to complex legal challenges. FLB Law is committed to supporting our community. Through our charitable program, ACCELERATE, we support creative solutions to the challenges of local nonprofits and small businesses. With our wealth of experience and valued networks, we strive to accelerate our community one organization at a time.

Frost Law LLC is a law firm experienced in handling complex criminal cases and civil disputes in federal and state courts. Conveniently located next to the federal and state courthouses in New Haven, Connecticut, the firm represents individuals and companies who need a New Haven criminal lawyer to handle white collar investigations, felony and misdemeanor criminal trials, and criminal appeals. We also can represent you in civil lawsuits, civil appeals, and attorney disciplinary proceedings. We provide personal attention to each matter, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, while aggressively pursuing the clients’ goals and objectives.

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856, and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.

Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, with a global reach, and represent clients locally, regionally and nationally. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates. 

Harris Beach Murtha is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent firms with in-depth experience in more than 125 countries worldwide. As part of the Lex Mundi global network, Harris Beach Murtha can provide clients with preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact. Lex Mundi allows Harris Beach Murtha to seamlessly handle clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes. 

The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Ithaca, Niagara Falls, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts and Newark, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.harrisbeachmurtha.com.

Klingman Law LLC is a leading law firm with Patrick A. Klingman recognized by Best Lawyers in 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2024. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Klingman Law LLC has on their team. Patrick A. Klingman has been recognized in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Klingman Law LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Klingman Law LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

MeehanLaw LLC is a leading law firm with 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2023. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that MeehanLaw LLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Family Law Mediation, Family Law and Family Law Arbitration.

MeehanLaw LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. MeehanLaw LLC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

In legal matters, clients are well-served to make prudent decisions by engaging highly skilled and credentialed professionals. Parrino|Shattuck, PC has a well-earned reputation for assisting clients in complex and high-asset matters.

The source of most clients whom Parrino|Shattuck, PC represents arises from personal referrals by well-satisfied former clients and spouses of former clients who appreciate the talented representation that we provided.

For more than 70 years, the attorneys at RisCassi & Davis, P.C. have fought for justice for our clients, winning some of the largest personal injury verdicts and settlements in Connecticut history. We are an experienced and dedicated injury law firm ready to protect your rights and fight for rightful compensation for your injuries. Whether you were injured in a car accident, suffered harm as a result of medical malpractice or a defective product, or need someone to guide you in any other type of personal injury case, our firm will always do what is necessary to protect your rights.

We were one of the first law firms in the country to fight effectively for consumer rights, and very few law firms in this region have received the honors and recognitions we have. We are proud of our many successes in the area of personal injury law, as they demonstrate the tangible ways in which we have helped ordinary individuals and families obtain justice.

In 1982, Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC was established by Arnold H. Rutkin, a dedicated trial family law attorney with 47 years of experience. During the past 30 years, our team has grown to include some of the most respected and accomplished family law attorneys in Connecticut — attorneys who are truly committed to the best outcomes for our clients. Our attorneys include Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, those selected as “Best Lawyers” ™; “SuperLawyers”™, “AV™ Preeminent™ rated” and members and officers of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section and Executive Committee, among others.

Our team approach and case selectivity

To give you the highest degree of personal service and attention, we limit the number of cases we take and employ a team approach that fits your individual needs. Your team may include a managing lawyer, an associate, a research attorney, a paralegal assistant, and outside forensic financial, custody and other experts where appropriate. This ensures that someone who is well-acquainted with your case is always available to respond to telephone calls and attend to case needs.

In addition to our experienced attorneys, our paralegals and assistants provide you with substantial support and create a warm, professional environment.

Advocates for family law justice

We are devoted to supporting the highest ethics and fairness in family law through aggressive litigation of cases when the circumstances require. Our lawyers have testified for passage of important legislation and have litigated landmark family law cases. For years, members of our firm have worked together to coauthor Connecticut Family Law and Practice, an essential resource for practitioners and judges alike, and often quoted by the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Connecticut.

Consult a Connecticut divorce law firm that has served the community for more than 30 years

Learn more about your family law rights from an established law firm. Call the Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC Westport office at 203-227-7301 or our Greenwich office at 203-869-7277 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.

- See more at: www.rutkinoldham.com

Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC is a leading law firm with 6 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Collaborative Law: Family Law.

Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.