I couldn’t have joined a better team of litigators. In the California office, we are a small but highly dedicated group of attorneys backed by hundreds of our colleagues on the East Coast. As a national law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg is prepared to take on some of the most challenging asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cases across the country. I’m so excited to be part of this team.”
Camila Soto is an associate attorney with Weitz & Luxenberg’s Mesothelioma and Asbestos Practice Group. She focuses primarily on mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure, and due to unsafe work environments. She also represents clients harmed by contaminated talc products.
W&L is pleased Ms. Soto decided to join our knowledgeable team of litigators who work on behalf of victims endangered by asbestos exposure. To date, we have achieved more than $8.5 billion in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.
Helping People Is What Really Matters
“The idea of going to law school was always in the back of my mind growing up. What I’ve always been sure about, though, was wanting to help people,” Ms. Soto says.
“I’ve gotten degrees in psychology and strategic communications, which are incredibly helpful when I work with clients. In fact, that’s the most important part of what I do at Weitz & Luxenberg,” Ms. Soto emphasizes.
W&L Is on the Job 24/7
“I was so fortunate to be hired as a law clerk here in 2024. The very first week I started observing, talking with clients, and helping with trial preparation in any way I could,” Ms. Soto remembers.
“It’s amazing to watch such a talented group of litigators. In trial, everyone here is on 24/7. Just one example is what happened in a trial a few months back. We’d already selected the jury, but even outside the courtroom, our attorneys were talking about the case late into the night,” Ms. Soto explains.
“Then, news of a settlement came in at midnight,” Ms. Soto exclaims.
The Sooner a Just Outcome, the Better
“We always think of what’s best for our clients. Not only are clients going through such a hard time, but the litigation process itself can seem overwhelming. We do our best to act quickly to get you the help you need as soon as possible,” says Ms. Soto.
She continues, “In a case we settled, I felt I really made a difference. Our client spoke some English, but he was really more comfortable speaking Spanish. Growing up, my parents made sure that we only spoke Spanish at home so that I wouldn’t lose the language, and in that moment, I was so thankful for that decision.”
Ms. Soto adds, “Our client was going through such a difficult time. His wife developed mesothelioma from secondary exposure. She passed away. I worked closely with him to prepare him for trial. But a settlement meant we’d won our case, so he didn’t have to testify on the stand. The sooner we reach a resolution, the better.”
Everyone As an Individual Deserves Help
“Deciding to be a plaintiffs’ attorney was easy. People who are harmed by others deserve all the help they can get. And it doesn’t get more black and white than asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. There is no gray area,” Ms. Soto points out.
“The companies that endangered people’s lives have done the wrong. And the people so grievously harmed by asbestos exposure deserve the best legal representation possible,” Ms. Soto emphasizes.
Getting Her Legal Education
Ms. Soto is licensed to practice law in California. She earned her J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles. She earned a master’s degree in strategic communications from the University of Western Australia in Perth. Her Bachelor of Arts in psychology was awarded by the University of Maryland in College Park.
On the Personal Side
Outside the office, Ms. Soto enjoys reading, traveling, and making ceramics. She has even taught ceramics to high school students.
