Oslund Udo Little: Our Commitment to the Pacific Northwest Community
Since 1995, Oslund Udo Little has represented individuals and families throughout Washington and Oregon during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. That commitment doesn’t end with legal representation. We also invest in medical research, survivor advocacy, and community organizations working to improve the lives of people across the Pacific Northwest.
Brendan Little, Partner, Oslund Udo Little Last Updated: September 30, 2026
- Oslund Udo Little is the Pacific Northwest’s premier mesothelioma law firm, recovering more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for asbestos victims.
- Oslund Udo Little’s award-winning attorneys are recognized by WSAJ, SuperLawyers, The National Trial Lawyers—and Partner Vanessa Oslund recently received the prestigious Tom Chambers Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.
- Oslund Udo Little has won more multi-million-dollar asbestos verdicts than any other firm in Oregon and Washington.
- No Upfront Costs — Oslund Udo Little operates on a contingency fee structure. This means you pay nothing up front for our services. Instead, we get paid a percentage of your total compensation. If we are unable to recover anything for you, you pay nothing.
- Beyond advocating for our clients, we also believe meaningful community partnerships create lasting impact by advancing medical research and strengthening survivor advocacy organizations. We remain committed to helping build healthier, safer communities.
Advocating for Families Confronting Life-Altering Hardships
The people who contact Oslund Udo Little are often facing uncertainty about their health, safety, future, or family. Some are coping with a mesothelioma diagnosis or the effects of toxic exposure. Others are seeking answers and accountability after experiencing abuse or other wrongdoing. Whatever brought them to our firm, many are looking for guidance, trustworthy information, and a path forward.
For more than 30 years, our team has represented individuals and families throughout Washington and Oregon in complex cases involving negligence, toxic exposures, and institutional wrongdoing. Legal action can provide accountability, but it doesn’t solve every challenge a family is facing. That’s why we support organizations that advance medical research and expand survivor services.
These values shape our community involvement. We actively aid research efforts and promote organizations that strengthen resources for individuals and families throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Support for Regional Medical Foundations and Patient Advocacy
For our clients facing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, access to experienced physicians, specialized treatment, and ongoing research can be just as important as the legal process itself.
Oslund Udo Little has supported the Swedish Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program for several years, helping train the next generation of thoracic surgeons while advancing research into mesothelioma and other thoracic diseases. That ongoing collaboration earned the firm the Swedish Community Impact Award from the nonprofit healthcare provider in 2022.
Supporting the fellowship means advancing the future of mesothelioma care. As researchers develop new treatments and physicians receive specialized training, future patients may have access to new treatments, physicians with specialized training, and more options than were available to previous generations. Throughout the legal process, we also help connect clients with trusted mesothelioma doctors and treatment centers, and educational resources. We want families to have access to the information they need as they navigate both their medical care and legal claims.
Our commitment to supporting asbestos-related disease research is rooted in the hope that future patients will have access to better treatments, improved quality of life, and greater hope in the fight against mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Brendan Little – Partner, Oslund Udo Little, PLLC
Empowering Local Legal Aid and Civil Rights Organizations
Our firm supports organizations that help protect the rights of individuals facing powerful institutions. Our attorneys actively participate in the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). These organizations help protect access to the civil justice system while providing education and advocacy that strengthen the rights of people harmed by negligence and institutional misconduct.
We’re also proud to contribute to the Sexual Violence Law Center (SVLC). In 2024, Oslund Udo Little sponsored the Change Makers and Silence Breakers Celebration in Seattle, which raised more than $16,000 to support survivor advocacy. SVLC attorneys connect survivors with legal guidance, safe housing, victim services, and provide other assistance that allows each person to decide what support is right for them.
Strengthening The Pacific Northwest’s Legal Community
Oslund Udo Little believes strong legal communities create stronger advocates for individuals and families throughout Washington and Oregon. We also believe that investing in the legal profession strengthens the communities we serve.
In recognition of her contributions to the legal profession, Vanessa Oslund received the Tom Chambers Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. The honor recognizes attorneys who advance the art and skill of advocacy through exceptional trial work and mentorship. Vanessa’s collaborative approach to advocacy and her commitment to mentoring other attorneys reflect the firm’s belief that when experienced attorneys share their knowledge and mentor future trial lawyers, more families benefit from skilled legal representation.
Partnering with Our Community: Reach Out to Oslund Udo Little
Beyond advocating for our clients, we also believe meaningful community partnerships create lasting impact. Whether that means funding mesothelioma and medical research, strengthening survivor advocacy organizations, or working alongside local nonprofits, we remain committed to helping build healthier, safer communities. We sponsor local organizations and support services for survivors throughout Seattle, Portland, and the Pacific Northwest.
If your nonprofit, advocacy organization, or community initiative serves individuals and families in Washington or Oregon and is seeking a community partner, reach out to Oslund Udo Little to learn more.
Seattle: 206-957-9510
Portland: 503-447-6230
The following are some of the organizations that benefit from our active involvement which include civic and social service organizations, health and welfare organizations, and youth groups:
Oslund Udo Little Research Fellowship. After more than 25 years representing families affected by mesothelioma, Oslund Udo Little is ensuring that their clients, and other patients like them, can get the best treatment possible by supporting the Swedish Thoracic Surgery program. Patients with mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and other organs, can endure a daunting combination of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. But thanks to research, more people are living longer with the disease. One of Oslund Udo Little’s founding partners, remembers one client who devoted the six and a half years he lived after his surgery to advocating for other mesothelioma patients before Congress. “He was an incredibly articulate and forceful advocate,” says the original founder, “who wanted to use his limited time to make a difference for other mesothelioma victims.” Eric Vallieries, MD, and his team of surgeons at Swedish Thoracic surgery, provide high level care to mesothelioma victims both in their technical implementation of medicine and through personal care and compassion. Most fellows who join the research program are finishing up general surgical training aiming to move on to thoracic surgery training. Their year-long stint at Swedish provides dedicated time for research. “They get a chance to spend time delving into thoracic surgery and diseases of the esophagus and chest without any other clinical duties,” says Brian Louie, M.D., the director of thoracic research. And while preparing for the next steps in their career, fellows are also driving new developments in the field. “Research advances practice. It may change the way we do things or provide information about clinical problems that other surgeons encounter,” says Dr. Louie. After each physician completes their training, they take all they’ve learned as Oslund Udo Little research fellows wherever they settle. “Our hope is that the physicians we’re training will be the leaders in thoracic surgery around the country,” says Dr. Louie. “We’re grateful for the firm’s support.” For Oslund Udo Little, our support of the Swedish Thoracic Surgery program is another way we can continue to take care of our clients.
Proceeds supporting The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
Learn more about the foundation here: https://www.curemeso.org/
Learn more about the event here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/FederalWay/MilesforMeso5KRunWalk
A family foundation in honor of their parents, Michael & Carrie Woeck Foundation (our previous clients), with proceeds supporting Seattle Care Alliance’s Family Assistance Fund.
Learn more about the foundation here: https://michaelcarriefoundation.org/about-us
A community-led movement supporting communities and movements through lawyering and a systemic approach.
Learn more about the organization here: https://columbialegal.org/
The PlayGarden was founded in 2002 on the core principles of Adventure Play, Garden to Table and Full Inclusion the PlayGarden was designed to be a safe, supportive, accessible and innovative place for children of all abilities to play.
The mission of the King County Bar Association is to promote and support a diverse and collegial membership; work with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefit the community through public service and engagement in public policy.
Learn more about the association here: https://www.kcba.org/
Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice.
Learn more about the mission here: https://www.mscenterforjustice.org/about-center/mission
In operation since 1979, the Pike Market Food Bank is a fixture of Market life and part of a community approach to ensure that all residents of downtown Seattle have access to quality and nutritious food.
Learn more about the organization here: http://www.pmfb.org/
Treehouse promotes and takes action toward racial equity by embracing and reflecting on the racial and cultural diversity of our community.
Learn more about the organization here: https://www.treehouseforkids.org/
Union supporting Heat and Frost Insulators & Firestop Workers in Seattle and areas of Alaska.
Learn more here: http://www.local7insulators.org/
The American Association for Justice provides trial attorneys with information, professional support and a nationwide network that enables them to most effectively and expertly represent clients.
The Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) is the oldest and largest civil justice advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest.
Learn more about the organization here: https://www.washingtonjustice.org/
John Rogers Elementary is located in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of Northeast Seattle and has been serving Seattle’s children since 1956.
Learn more about the school here: https://rogerses.seattleschools.org/
An independent K-5 school, we are located in a grand, century-old building nestled in a verdant Meridian Park in Wallingford.
Learn more about the school here: https://www.meridianschool.edu/