Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are recognized nationally for their experience and skill. Participating in important legal learning opportunities for colleagues comes with the territory. Three of our attorneys have been invited to participate at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar. It is being held at the end of this month. Attorney Michelle…

Weitz & Luxenberg is ranked #2 across the entire United States in the number of cases filed among firms filing asbestos-related cases. We are the #1 New York law firm. Nationwide, mesothelioma filings accounted for nearly half of all asbestos lawsuits. Lung cancer cases constituted 40%. KCIC, a consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., generated…

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has inducted Weitz & Luxenberg Co-Founder Perry Weitz and W&L Partner Michael P. Roberts into the school’s Inaugural Hall of Fame. They are being honored at a celebratory gala on April 5, 2022, along with 48 other alumni and…

As the latest in a continuing series on the current state of affairs in nationwide asbestos litigation, Perrin Conferences is hosting the Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference. This conference is being held in Beverly Hills, California, from March 7-8, 2022. The most recent previous conference was held in New York City. Weitz & Luxenberg…

Weitz & Luxenberg has been named on the list of the Best Law Firms in the United States for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report. Although the pandemic made firm operations particularly challenging, we were able to stay the course thanks to our teams of dedicated attorneys and support staff. U.S. News & World…

Several of Weitz & Luxenberg’s attorneys played significant roles in the annual Perrin New York Asbestos Legislation Conference earlier this month. The conference was held on December 7, 2021, at the Sheraton New York Times Square., Charles Ferguson, head of W&L’s Asbestos Litigation Group, commented on the strong participation of attorneys from W&L at the…

The nationally recognized rating service Super Lawyers has released its list of 2021 N.Y. Metro Rising Stars. Eleven of those attorneys work for Weitz & Luxenberg. These attorneys are peer nominated and reviewed for their accomplishments and abilities. It is an honor to be nominated and selected. Our listed attorneys all work in the W&L…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have again been selected by Best Lawyers as some of the best attorneys in America. Nine W&L attorneys from the New York and New Jersey offices are selected as Best Lawyers in the United States for the 2022 edition. Another four attorneys from the New York office are placed on the…

The attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg were able to secure a multimillion dollar settlement for the wife and family of a lifetime millwright and Navy veteran. “Our client died before reaching 70 years old, and before his lawsuit could go to trial, but our Weitz & Luxenberg team was able to get justice for his…

At The Perrin Conferences: Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference on May 6, discussion featured topics covering the current state of asbestos litigation. Charles M. Ferguson from our firm, Weitz & Luxenberg, was a conference co-chair and spoke at one of the sessions. Also presenting was Weitz & Luxenberg attorney Joseph J. Mandia. Virtual Conference…