Why Choosing a Local Mesothelioma Law Firm Can Be Better Than a National One

Another common question that we get from clients and potential clients is why should I choose a smaller local firm over a national firm. And the answer really has to do with the nature of asbestos lawsuits. Many of our clients were exposed to asbestos, lived their lives in Washington or Oregon. And our firm has for 25 years focused on developing evidence about exposures in Washington and Oregon. And we’re able to leverage that database of documents, exposures, deposition testimony, and other information that has been gathered in hundreds of cases focused on this area to best determine where somebody was exposed to asbestos and what companies might be liable for those exposures. The other important factor when you’re selecting an attorney is that those attorneys are licensed in the state where the lawsuit will be filed. All of our attorneys at Oslund Udo Little are licensed to practice law in Washington. And many of our attorneys, including myself and my partners, Vanessa and Chandler, are licensed to practice and handle many cases in Oregon as well. A national firm, while they may have many attorneys, likely has zero or a few lawyers who are licensed to practice in Washington or Oregon. And that’s why it’s important to hire a law firm that’s focused on and experienced with the unique legal rules and case law that is going to determine whether your case is successful or not in Washington or Oregon.