William A. Levin

Area of Focus

We currently represent victims and their families in product liability cases, including asbestos and pharmaceutical cases. Current practice is focused exclusively on representing injured workers and families in products cases against manufacturers. Prior practice involved serving as national and litigation counsel for manufacturers of products. Trial practice with special expertise in the trial of complex toxic tort and product liability cases. Have tried over one hundred cases to verdict throughout the country, including numerous trials in Texas and California. National trial practice has included representation of clients in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona and New York.

Education

J.D., Boston University
B.A., cum laude, University of Michigan

Admitted

Admitted to practice before all California State Courts, United State District for the Northern and Eastern District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Bar and Professional Associations

American Bar Association; State Bar of California.

Legal and Technical Experience

Founder and Partner, Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick, 2002 to present; Partner, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP, 1990 to 2001; Associate, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison 1985 to 1990; Associate, Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley and Wagner 1983 to 1985; Associate, Law Offices of Ronald Hothem, 1981 to 1982.

Representative Clients

Over 350 families in product liability cases in California, Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania involving terminal mesothelioma from asbestos, and pharmaceutical cases involving devastating injuries to kidneys, liver, heart and brain. Current practice involves representing only injured workers and families in products cases.

Levin Simes Kaiser & Gornick, LLP brings unsurpassed experience to representing individuals injured by defecting products and fraudulent practices. In recent years, the firm’s mesothelioma lawyers, NSF lawyers and Byetta lawyers have obtained settlements and verdicts in a wide range of cases. The firm is also involved in business litigation involving unfair practices and False Claims Act cases.

The firm was formed by lawyers with over 100 years of collective experience litigating and settling complex and high value cases. LSKG’s partners have tried cases over the past 20 years involving dozens of plaintiffs with substantial medical claims. Before deciding to use their experience to help individuals, Bill Levin, Jeff Kaiser and Lawrence J. Gornick represented some of the nation’s largest corporations as partners at a national law firm. During the same time period, Laurel Simes was protecting the rights of workers and their families in her own plaintiff's practice. This unique background gives LSKG the upper hand in representing injured individuals and their families against large corporations and the mega law firm’s those companies hire.

When litigating against some of the largest companies in the world it is critical to not only have experience, but also to have the necessary financial resources. All of the work LSKG performs on behalf of its clients is done on a contingency basis. The firm fronts all of the litigation costs and is only paid if the clients recover money. If the opposing party doubts the plaintiff’s willingness or ability to spend the money necessary to fully prepare and litigate a case then getting full compensation is virtually impossible. Because of its track record of success, and history of litigating some of the largest cases in the country, the companies that LSKG sues understand that the firm can and will do whatever is necessary to achieve the best result for our clients.

In addition to financial resources, Levin Simes Kaiser & Gornick, LLP places substantial personal attention on every case. The firm typically staffs cases with at least one partner, a senior attorney, a junior attorney and at least one paralegal. This ensures that the clients will get the personal attention and the result that they deserve. Using this approach the firm has collected multiple eight figure settlements on behalf of individual plaintiffs and has collectively collected over $400 million on behalf of their clients.

To learn how LSKG may be able to help you or your loved ones receive the compensation you deserve, contact the firm today.

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Get the facts you need about Mesothelioma and the justice you deserve.

If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis — or have been exposed to asbestos and are at risk — you may be entitled to compensation.

Let Us Help You

For nearly 30 years, Sokolove Law has been helping victims of mesothelioma & their families understand their legal options. Our mesothelioma lawsuits have helped nearly 2,000 victims get the compensation they deserve. Choose a mesothelioma attorney with experience and knowledge of the laws regarding mesothelioma — and what they mean for you. Or call now: (888) 572-2218

Your Legal Rights

An experienced mesothelioma attorney can help explain your legal rights in-depth and answer any questions you may have. Discover the facts. From mesothelioma diagnosis to initiating a mesothelioma lawsuit, you can count on Sokolove Law every step of the way. Fill out the form or call today for your FREE, no-obligation legal consultation to determine if you have a mesothelioma legal case.

About Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer with no known cure caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibers are so small they can be breathed into the lungs or swallowed. Some people's occupations — such as those who worked in shipyards, mills, and the automotive industry — left them particularly vulnerable to a mesthelioma diagnosis. Those with a mesothelioma diagnosis can often seek damages from an employer or asbestos manufacturer. With Sokolove Law, a mesothelioma lawsuit may help you obtain financial support, seek justice against a corrupt industry, or simply prevent this tragedy from happening to another family.

Our Promise to You

Use the form or call now to have your mesothelioma case evaluated for FREE by an experienced Sokolove Law Case Manager. There is absolutely no obligation. There is never any charge for any meeting or phone call with our firm. We get paid only if you receive money. If you have a case, we'll start working on it right away so you don't have to waste precious time — guaranteed.

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Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. - Edwardsville, IL

At the law firm of Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. in Edwardsville, Illinois, we are focused on obtaining justice for mesothelioma patients and the victims of asbestos exposure throughout the United States. Our dedicated lawyers bring extensive experience to our practice and work directly with every client, providing them with the effective, compassionate representation they deserve.

Our law firm is a nationwide leader in asbestos litigation with more than 20 years of experience, and attorneys and staff who are highly qualified and specially trained to handle these complex cases.

Our lawyers have handled thousands of asbestos exposure claims and hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits. We have obtained more than $1 billion in verdict awards and settlements for our clients.

If you choose the law firm of Gori Julian & Associates, P.C., you'll be working directly with attorneys who will guide you and your family through the asbestos litigation process and address your questions and concerns throughout this very difficult time.
Practice Areas

    * Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
    * Mesothelioma & Asbestos
    * Benzene
    * Drugs & Medical Devices
    * Products Liability Law

Previous Law Firm Name

    * Wise & Julian, P.C.

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Representing California Asbestos Exposure Victims

Why Gori Julian? Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. is a nationwide leader in asbestos litigation with more than 20 years of experience and a staff that is highly qualified and specially trained to handle complex asbestos cases. Our lawyers have handled thousands of asbestos exposure cases in California and throughout the nation, obtaining more than $1 billion in verdict awards and settlements for our past clients.


Today, we are still highly committed to this work, and we are strong in our resolve to see the right thing happen for the people and families we represent. We are located in Madison County, Illinois, a jurisdiction with a designated asbestos docket.
Experienced Mesothelioma Attorneys for Californians

Our firm represents exposure victims and the families of victims, including those who were exposed to asbestos at:

    * Power plants — Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Los Angeles County Water and Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric Power Plant, Southern California Edison and San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant
    * Oil refineries — Anchor Refining, Atlantic Richfield, Chevron, Equilon, Exxon, Golden Bear, Greka Energy, Huntway Refining, Kern Oil, LA Refining Company, Martinez Refining Company, Mobil, Occidental Oil Company Refinery, San Joaquin Refining, Paramount Petroleum, Bakersfield Refining Company, Shell Oil, Tosco, Ultramar Diamond, Union Oil Refinery and World Oil
    * Shipyards — Bethlehem Shipyard, San Francisco Drydock, Todd Shipyard, Consolidated Shipyards, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Kaiser Shipyard, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Moore Drydock, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego Naval Shipyard, Southwest Marine Shipyard, National Shipyards, Naval Repair Center, Naval Weapons Station, Richmond Shipyard, Rough and Ready Island Ship Repair, Alameda Naval Shipyard, Todd Shipyard, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Terminal Island U.S. Naval Shipyard and U.S. Naval Operating Base, Vallejo Shipyard and Western Shipyard
    * Steel Mills and Metalworks — California Steel Industries, Inc., Harvey Aluminum, Kaiser Aluminum, Aircraft Alloys, Inc., High Temp Metals and Alcan Aluminum Plant

Call Us for a Free Case Assessment

Nationwide Toll Free: 888-362-6890

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer or any type of mesothelioma, please call our law offices directly or contact us online. An experienced attorney will be available to discuss your potential lawsuit and answer your questions, and he or she may even be able to recommend doctors whom we've worked with in your area.

Personal Injury (Asbestos-Related Claims):

"In any civil action for injury or illness based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for the commencement of the action shall be the later of the following:

Within one year after the date the plaintiff first suffered disability or

Within one year after the date the plaintiff either knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that such disability was caused or contributed to by such exposure .

'Disability' as used in subdivision means the loss of time from work as a result of such exposure which precludes the performance of the employee's regular occupation." Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 340.2.

Wrongful Death (Asbestos-Related Claims):

"In an action for the wrongful death of any plaintiff's decedent, based upon exposure to asbestos, the time for commencement of an action shall be the later of the following:

Within one year from the date of the death of the plaintiff's decedent or

Within one year from the date the plaintiff first knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that the death was caused or contributed to by such exposure. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 340.2.

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San Diego Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawyers

Frederick Schenk, a senior partner of the firm, has been practicing law for over 28 years. In 1996, he was selected by San Diego Magazine as the best asbestos attorney in San Diego and obtained the largest verdict ever against an asbestos manufacturer in the County of San Diego. In 2005, the San Diego Daily Transcript ranked him as one of the Top 10 lawyers in San Diego, and was again recognized as a top lawyer in 2007. 

Since 2005, he has been honored by being listed in Woodward and White’s “Best Lawyers In America”. In addition to his successful mesothelioma litigation practice, Mr. Schenk has tried and litigated numerous product liability, automobile collision, premises liability, F.E.L.A., maritime, and other serious personal injury cases. He also participated with other partners of Casey Gerry in representing Governor Gray Davis achieving the nation’s largest settlement against the tobacco industry; a settlement on behalf of Californians of over $25 billion. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award presented by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, for having received the largest ever asbestos personal injury verdict in San Diego County.

His unique knowledge in the area of automobile collision litigation was also recognized when he was selected as a consulting editor for Matthew Bender’s Legal Publication, "Pleading and Practice Vol. 8", on Automobiles. In addition, he is co-author of LexisNexis Publishing’s, "California Automobile Collision Handbook," first published in 2000 and updated yearly.

In 1994, Mr. Schenk was elected by his peers to serve as president of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. In 2006, he served as the president of the Civil Justice Foundation, a Washington D.C. based non-profit organization which raises money and grants funds to consumer groups that assist people throughout the United States. He was vice president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association (Del Mar Fairgrounds) in 2006, having served on the fair board between 2002-2006.

Between 2000-2002, Mr. Schenk served as president of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center of San Diego. Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, Mr. Schenk speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he likes to travel with his wife Shari and their three children. He is a devoted Padres baseball fan and enjoys playing racquetball.

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Mesothelioma Patient Support

Family and friends are for all timeSignificantwhen you have mesothelioma, but you may alsoGet backit beneficial to be in contact with others who share similar challenges. It has been given away that emotional support and begin tolerant dialogue of issues helps cancer patients' attribute of life.

There are different categories of support. First and chief do not underestimate the importance of support from family and friends. Human connections in difficult times turn out to be even more important and precious, uniquely with people with whom you are close. You may want to be concerned about counseling, whether individual, couples or family, as a way to help agreement with emotions like anger or sadness and concern about the future. This counseling can also help communications in the middle of family members.

In adding up to family and friends, mesothelioma patientsshould consider a number of viable support services:

* Religious Leaders: Members of the clergies of many faiths are trained to agreement with the concerns of mesothelioma patients: pain, fear of death, feeling alone, and searching for implication.

* Home Care Services: State and local governments offer many services useful after cancer treatment. A nurse or objective therapist may be able to come to your home. Check the phone book for non-profit and for-profit Social Services, Health Services or Aging Services.

When it comes to cancer or mesothelioma support groups, it is Of the essence to remember that different support groups may have different focuses and procedures. Some groups are facilitated by a psychologist or social worker, but the fundamental of the meeting is the personal sharing of the members. Others are led by group members, and are referred to as peer or self-help groups. Some groups are designed to be educational and structured, others emphasize emotional support and shared experience. The key is in finding a group that matches your needs

Support group dynamics

It is normal to be hesitant about sharing personal issues with a group of strangers, but it is important to memorize that support groups are designed to provide a confidential atmosphere where patients can openly substitute information about their illness and the emotional ramifications of cancer, as well as practical issues such as how to administer the side effects of treatments.

For the caregivers of cancer patients, support groups are also important in dealing with the stresses of economicworries and changing roles within theHousehold. Some support groups are specific to the family and friends of those with cancer; other groups encourage family and friends to participate along with the patient. Many support groups are free, but some demanda fee. You may wish to see if your insurance will cover the cost.

Finding a support group

Malignant mesothelioma is a moderatelyrare disease which affects 2,500 to 3,000 people a year. Since many support groups are for cancer patients in common, finding a group with othermesothelioma patients may be difficult. This should not prevent you from joining a group.

Support Resources

* Support services at Major Cancer Centers

* Travel to and Lodging at Major Cancer Centers

* Thoughts of a Cancer Patient

* The Association of Cancer On-Line Resources (ACOR) runs a mailing list for people with mesothelioma - this can be a great way to interact with others who have mesothelioma.

* Mesothelioma Web (http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org) - The most comprehensive overall site on the Internet for mesothelioma

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Cancer Links

The National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER

The American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345

Hospice Links

* National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)

* The NHPCO's On-Line Find a Hospice Program - a useful on-line tool for finding a hospice near you

* HospiceNet

* Other mesothelioma links

Abdominal mesothelioma

Delerium in mesothelioma patients.

Nail and skin changes due to chemotherapy

Informed consent in considering mesothelioma cancer treatment

Source: www.mesothelioma-aid.org/support.htm

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Mesothelioma Lawyers San Diego, Find a Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyer

Mesothelioma Lawyers in San Diego

To recognize how to choose a lawyer for this disease, you should first understand the basics of the disease. In the simplest signification, mesothelioma is a cancer of the protective layers of the body cavities, known as the mesothelium.

These tissues have different names depending on the organs they protect. You have probably heard of the peritoneum–this is the covering just about the stomach and intestines. Other organs and cavities have their own membranes as well.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of these tissues. They often do not just affect the tissues–they affect the organs they surround and can spread exposure to asbestos, a highly dangerous mineral often found in floors, ceilings, and some products.

Employers and landlords are supposed to protect you from asbestos, but often this does not happen. If you have mesothelioma you have in all probability been exposed to asbestos. If so, you should contact mesotheloma attorneys in your area to see if you have a case against the party responsible for your exposure.

How Do I Choose?

San Diego is a big place. The whole area is so large it is almost connected to Los Angeles now with no real division. Choosing a professional in this area is a daunting task for busy people, so here are some steps to take to make the deal witheasier.

Mesolthelioma lawyers get to know the doctors who treat the disease. Over time they develop relationships and form help networks for patients. Often a doctor will have several contacts in the legal field and a lawyer will have several contacts in the medical field. This helps save you time.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, your oncologist may be your best source of names for attorney contacts. She will likely haveBefore now worked with them on cases and can tell you not only who specializes in your type of cancer but who is best and who is within a short space from your home or work. If she does not have the right kind of specialist, there are other ways to find the right professional for your case.

You can check with other doctors who deal specifically deal with mesothelioma if your doctor is more of a general oncologist. These doctors may have worked more closely with mesothelioma lawyers in your area of southern California. You can also call local hospitals, various cancer support groups–area law schools are also excellent for references. Also check your union or professional group if you were exposed on the job.

Nevertheless of where you find your contacts, interview the lawyer, check on his or her background, and get references if you can. If you are ill, the last thing you need is more trouble.

Source:www.mesotheliomalawyerssandiego.org

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