Asbestos, Silica and Mixed Dust
Asbestos liability is a growing concern among more and more businesses, as they suddenly find themselves entangled in litigation they had always assumed had no relation to them. It no longer matters whether asbestos products were manufactured or sold by the defendant. Indeed, companies which engaged in such pursuits are largely bankrupt. These days, liability is just as likely to be based on some extenuated corporate relationship with a former manufacturer; ownership of premises where such materials may have been present; or disturbance of such materials in the course of maintenance, repair or other contracted activities.
Businesses need lawyers who not only appreciate the subtle intricacies of these new theories of liability, but who also have a solid historical knowledge of what has come before. There is no substitute for experience when in comes to contending with the various personalities of plaintiffs' counsel, appreciating the diverse styles of the judiciary, or discerning the many faces of a jury.
Jackson & Wallace LLP attorneys have been helping businesses defend asbestos claims since the first cases were filed in the late 1970's. The Firm has had, and continues to have, an active role in shaping the asbestos litigation and the rules that govern it. Our clients benefit from the respect our attorneys have earned from the courts and counsel as longstanding national experts in this specialized field.
There is strength and economy in numbers. Our asbestos, silica, and mixed dust practice is staffed by more than 40 attorneys in 3 offices and supported by an equal number of paraprofessionals. Jackson & Wallace LLP asbestos clients not only benefit from this wealth of experience, but also enjoy substantial cost savings. Our efficient business model provides for representation of multiple clients in most cases, each of whom pays only a pro rata share of common costs and fees.
Indeed, some clients rely on Jackson & Wallace LLP to manage their asbestos defense on a regional or nationwide basis. Gabriel Jackson has managed the litigation for clients of various profiles for over twenty years. Jackson & Wallace LLP oversees and coordinates the work of local counsel in a variety of jurisdictions, ensuring consistency of approach and quality, all the while providing an overlay of experienced strategy and economy.
Recently, Jackson & Wallace LLP has successfully defended its clients in silica litigation. Based on our aggressive attacks on the complaints in these cases, we have been able to obtain dismissals of all cases against our clients in San Francisco and Alameda Counties. These dismissals were obtained while still in the initial pleading stage of these cases.
When legal assistance is required to defend asbestos, silica, or mixed dust claims, no one can offer the combination of experience, economy, and quality provided by Jackson & Wallace LLP.
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