Asbestos Litigation

The law firm of Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., is a pioneer with a national reputation in asbestos litigation. It has vigorously and successfully pursued the rights of asbestos workers and their families since 1976.

In 1978, our firm won the largest wrongful death verdict in the history of Virginia for an asbestos worker's family against Johns-Manville Corporation.

In 1979, our firm won the largest personal injury verdict in the history of Virginia for four asbestos workers.

In the 1980's, the firm prosecuted an average of two asbestos trials per month, achieving one of the most active and most successful asbestos trial dockets in the United States.

In 1987, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association presented Richard S. Glasser the special "Courageous Advocacy Award" for his superior representation of asbestos victims.

In 1990, our firm obtained more than sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) in judgments against the Manville Corporation.

In the 1990's, our firm has continuously and successfully represented asbestos workers and their families from virtually all over the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and an experienced staff of approximately 70 paralegals. Many lawyers and doctors refer cases to our firm for handling.

Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., is prepared to assist asbestos victims from all walks of life, trades, and work sites, regardless of the nature of the asbestos-related disease.

Our firm specializes in the service of asbestos victims and their families. Our other specialized areas of concentration in asbestos litigation include:

Shipyard Litigation

The Shipyard group specializes in the successful representation of shipyard workers, naval personnel, seamen, and their families with asbestos-related diseases.

Railroad Litigation

The Railroad group specializes in the successful representation of railroad workers and their families with asbestos-related diseases.

Land-Based Litigation

The Land-based group specializes in the successful representation of construction workers, plumbers, sheet-metal workers, electricians, boilermakers, powerhouse workers, and others who are exposed to asbestos.