California & Nationwide Mesothelioma Help
Whether exposed to asbestos in California or other states, our team of lawyers has experienced and highly trained staff ready to help you obtain the compensation you deserve and have successfully helped clients in all 50 states. Our clients worked in factories, construction, military service, and even second-hand exposure from decades of living with a loved one exposed to asbestos. Regardless of the circumstance, they were entitled to compensation, and our team helped them get it.
Your Health Comes First
Being sick is stressful, not only for the mesothelioma victim but for the entire family. Our mesothelioma team will work to ensure that treatment comes first and make sure we recover the maximum compensation for you and your family.
When you are sick, it is essential that you put in place the documents to protect you and your family when settlement monies come in. So that your family knows and has the authority to act in your best interest when the doctors ask what type of treatment you want.
Will, Trust and Estate, Family Law, Mediation
Richard McDonald has been practicing law for over 28 years. He has a team of lawyers who have represented clients from across California and the country, including Michael O'Connor who specializes in wills, trusts, and estate planning. Richard received his law degree from Loyola Law School in 1986; afterward, externed for Justice Kaus of the California Supreme Court. He was also a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, Scott Moot Court Honors Board, and 1985 Best Oralist in Moot Court Competition. Richard also has a Masters in Public Administration from U.S.C. and his B.A. from U.C. Berkeley. For years, Richard has served his community by serving on several City Commissions, Boards, Operating Companies, and numerous youth organizations. Michael received his law degree from Southwestern Law School and holds a legal Masters in taxation from Georgetown University. Michael was an editor of the Southwestern Law Review and externed the Honorable Consuelo B. Marshall of the Central District of California. Michael is also pending bar admission in Arizona.
With Decades of Experience, we can help with:
- Wills & Trusts
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Power of Attorney
- Special Needs Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Health Care Directives
- Medicaid Planning
- Asset Protection
- Probate
Veterans, Mesothelioma & VA Benefits
Asbestos was one of the most widely used products in navy vessels, heavy engines, and manufacturing in the military from the 1930s to the 1980s. Unfortunately, the asbestos manufacturers hid the dangers of asbestos from the public and military. Therefore, tens of thousands of veterans were needlessly exposed to this extremely dangerous product. Now, 1 out of every 3 mesothelioma cases occurs in U.S. Veterans. Although the military did not know asbestos was dangerous, we can still work with them to ensure you get the assistance you need.
Veterans with Mesothelioma Lung Cancer are eligible for V.A. benefits. Contact us for more details and find out the best time to file your V.A. Claim.
Every veteran should have a valid Will and Health Care Directive.