Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030.

Industrial Accidents

Work related injuries harm up to 14 million people annually, with harms including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and electrocutions. Around 20,000 to 60,000 workers die each year from accidents, toxins, and violence at their jobs.

Product Defects

Millions of consumers and workers are injured each year because of defective products. Defects can occur when a product is designed poorly, when a product is manufactured in a manner that differs from the intended design, or when the product does not contain proper warnings or instructions. Defects can occur in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction equipment, toys, and other goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Between 1.5 and 2 million elderly reside in nursing home facilities, with studies revealing that 44% have suffered some form of abuse. Many believe the actual number of residents suffering abuse is much higher. Neglect and abuse may result in serious emotional, physical, and financial harm

Our Experience

Paul & Hanley’s legal team has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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The Paul & Hanley Distinction

Paul & Hanley has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in California and the United States. Our approach to legal representation allows us to offer each client the best, individualized representation possible. 
 
Personalized Attention
 
Paul & Hanley understands that each case is unique, so we take the time to get to know you and your family. At the beginning of a case, our attorneys and staff meet with clients to explain their legal rights. Throughout our representation, we remain in frequent contact. Investigators, medical coordinators, and attorneys will all be working on your case to guarantee that no evidence is missed. Even after a case has ended, we regularly remain in communication with many of our clients, sharing in news of children born, homes purchased, vacations taken, and grandchildren graduating.
 
Proven Expertise
 
Paul & Hanley employs experienced attorneys and staff to handle the complex medical and legal issues involved in our clients' cases. Our attorneys have taken hundreds of cases to successful verdict. 
 
As a result of our experience and standing in the community, many of our attorneys have been invited to speak before professional organizations and law schools. Several have written for newspapers and law journals. 
 
Dean Hanley, a founding partner, has been listed in the SuperLawyers™ index since 2006. This index was created to identify outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional success. Mr. Hanley has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlement values in U.S. history.

Jerry Paul, a founding partner, was sworn in by Motion Order of the Supreme Court allowing him to try cases in 2000. He has been working with union members since 1985. Mr. Paul is also the founding board member of the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, volunteering his time to raise funds for mesothelioma research.

 Anthony Vieira, a partner and seasoned litigator, also has earned a national reputation as a skilled and uncompromising litigator. Over the past decade, Mr. Vieira has regularly obtained multi-million dollar verdicts. When not in the courtroom, Mr. Vieira serves as an instructor of trial advocacy skills.  His past teaching experiences include programs with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the University of California's Hastings Law School, and the College of Advocacy.  
 
To ensure that we stay at the forefront of our profession, Paul & Hanley attorneys attend legal and medical conferences, work with some of the most highly regarded hospitals and doctors, and regularly communicate with labor unions and workers.     advocacy have placed P&H at the forefront of our profession.   by attending legal and medical conferences, working with some of the most highly regarded hospitals and doctors, and regularly communicating with labor unions and workers.  
 
Professionalism
 
At Paul & Hanley, we have adopted and abide by a Promise of Ethical Service. We take our duty to the legal profession and to our clients seriously.  We ensure that each client understands our commitment to providing ethical and quality legal service. 

Paul & Hanley's Promise of Ethical Service to Each Client

We will treat you with respect and courtesy.

We will give you and your case individualized attention.

We will respond promptly to telephone calls and written
communications.

We will preserve client confidence learned during the lawyer-
client relationship.

We will exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct and deal
honestly and truthfully with you.

We will answer questions regarding fees, costs, and the status
of your claims.

We will respect your decisions on the objectives to be pursued
in any case or claim made, as permitted by law and the rules of
professional conduct, including whether or not to settle your case.

Practice Network
 
We are proud to be a national law firm, with attorneys licensed in California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. When litigating in other states, we network with experienced plaintiffs’ law firms whom we we have developed successful working relationships with. At no time will such association require a client to pay additional attorney fees. No matter where your case is filed, our goal is always the same:  to provide you with quality legal representation.
 
Numerous state and federal laws govern the location where an individual lawsuit can be filed. A client's state of residence is not always the best or appropriate venue. As a result, Paul & Hanley has represented clients living throughout the United States. 

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