Best Law Firms in New Haven, CT for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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.

• Attorneys
• Where We Work
• Why Hire Us?
• Settlements Obtained
• What Our Clients Say
• Martindale Rating
• 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

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the law firm of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. was founded in 1988 to represent injured individuals and families throughout Connecticut. Since that time, our attorneys have built a strong reputation for handling personal injury, medical malpractice and workplace accident claims with dedication and careful attention to each client’s needs.

Our Record Reflects Our Commitment to Clients

An established law firm should be able to point to meaningful verdicts and settlements obtained on behalf of its clients. At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C., we take pride in the results achieved for people injured in accidents, assaults and incidents involving medical negligence.

Our reputation within the legal community is also important to us. For more than 25 years, our firm has worked to provide ethical and effective legal representation to injured clients across Connecticut. Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. holds an AV® rating* through Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system. In addition, three of our attorneys have been recognized by Connecticut Super Lawyers magazine for multiple years among attorneys in the state.

Responsive Representation for Injury Claims of All Sizes

At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C., we represent clients in both straightforward and complex injury matters. We recognize that even injuries viewed as minor can affect a person’s health, finances and daily life. Our attorneys also handle serious accident claims involving catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and cases with multiple defendants.