Weitz & Luxenberg partner and notable authority on asbestos litigation, Charles M. Ferguson, is serving as a co-chair at the Perrin Conferences New York Asbestos Litigation Conference. It is being held Wednesday, December 7, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in Manhattan, New York. He is speaking at the Opening Remarks session from…

Weitz & Luxenberg partner Ellen Relkin remains as busy as ever this November, with two more speaking engagements lined up. The first is George Washington University Law School’s conference titled Bench, Bar & Bankruptcy: Complex Litigation Forum 2022. It is scheduled for November 17-18 in Washington, DC. The second is HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference: Navigating Current…

Weitz & Luxenberg proudly sponsored the 2022 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Philadelphia Gala dinner. It was held on Saturday, October 22, at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The guest of honor was General David Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corp (USMC). W&L attorneys joined in the festivities to honor such an honoree dedicated…

The nationally recognized rating service Super Lawyers has announced its 2022 list of New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars. On the list are 20 of the attorneys working at our firm, Weitz & Luxenberg. Attorneys Are Evaluated by Peers Annually, Super Lawyers determines its Metro Super Lawyers and Metro Rising…

Weitz & Luxenberg co-founder Perry Weitz, along with partners Lisa Nathanson Busch and Alani Golanski, are heading to Charleston, South Carolina. They are presenting live at the Perrin National Asbestos Litigation Conference being held September 14-15, 2022, at the Charleston Place Hotel. They join other notable presenters and participants from across the country, including plaintiff…

Despite severe restrictions brought on by Covid-19, Weitz & Luxenberg continues to put our clients first and foremost every day — particularly in litigation involving mesothelioma and other asbestos exposure related diagnoses. From coast to coast, our attorneys are overcoming enormous challenges. They continue to welcome the privilege of representing more individuals and families. Our…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorney F. Alexander “Alex” Eiden is speaking at HarrisMartin’s New Jersey Asbestos Litigation Conference. The event is being held at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick on June 13, 2022. Mr. Eiden’s session is scheduled to take place from 11 – 11:30 a.m. His presentation topic is “Relative Liability and Defenses in the…

Weitz & Luxenberg secured a $43 million trial verdict for Deanne and Craig Warren in Los Angeles, California, on May 20, 2022. Partner Benno Ashrafi and attorney Brandon DuPree litigated, in step with Leonard Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval served as lead attorney in the case and is currently of counsel to W&L. The jury awarded the…

TopVerdict.com has ranked Weitz & Luxenberg among its top California Lists for 2021. Our firm is #1 for personal injury settlements and #12 for California verdicts. The list includes cases filed in a state or federal court, as well as those settled prior to going to trial. Southern California Gas Company Leak Southern California Gas…

This month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a ban on all ongoing uses of asbestos. Weitz & Luxenberg supports this historic proposal 100%. The proposed EPA ban must go through a 60 day commentary period before it becomes a “final rule.” “The proposed ban would take effect two years after the effective date…