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Christopher Meisenkothen
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Christopher Meisenkothen

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265 Church Street, 11th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510

Asbestos Litigation, Mesothelioma and Workers' Compensation

About Christopher Meisenkothen

Chris Meisenkothen is a partner at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, a national law firm based in Connecticut. Since joining the firm in 1999, he has devoted his legal career to advocating for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Over the years, Attorney Meisenkothen has successfully litigated hundreds of mesothelioma cases, securing millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. In 2023, he co-led a trial on behalf of a maintenance worker who tragically lost his life to mesothelioma. That case resulted in a historic $20,000,000 verdict—the largest asbestos jury award ever recorded in Connecticut.

Attorney Meisenkothen's excellence in the legal field has earned him multiple prestigious accolades. He has been recognized as both a "Rising Star" and later a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for no more than 5% of attorneys in each state. Additionally, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, the longest-standing peer-review publication in the legal industry. His experience extends to Connecticut Workers' Compensation claims, where he has helped asbestos and mesothelioma victims seek justice. In recognition of his impact on asbestos litigation in Connecticut, he was featured in the Connecticut Law Tribune's "Dozen Who Made a Difference" in 2012.

Beyond his litigation work, Attorney Meisenkothen has contributed to the field through published articles and speaking engagements on mesothelioma.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Toxic Torts 1
    • Asbestos Litigation
  • Mesothelioma
  • Other 1
    • Workers' Compensation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
  • Additional Links
    https://www.elslaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Connecticut
    1999, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    2000, New York
    2000, Maine
    2000, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    2005, Massachusetts
    2001, Georgia
    Memberships

    American Association for Justice

    American Bar Association

    Connecticut Bar Association

    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Connecticut
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    with distinction
    Other Education
    University of Connecticut
    Class of 1996
    B.A.
    with distinction
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests

    For many years, Attorney Meisenkothen has provided pro bono legal support as U.S. counsel for AFeVA, an organization representing Italian asbestos victims and their families from Casale Monferrato, Italy. AFeVA has been actively advocating for the removal of honors awarded to a Swiss asbestos billionaire, whose former asbestos-cement factory in Casale Monferrato caused a devastating mesothelioma epidemic among workers and residents, as well as a severe environmental crisis.

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