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Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was again named as a leading plaintiff firm for toxic torts by The Legal 500, a well-respected, international law firm ranking service. RPWB was listed in the product liability, mass tort and class action: toxic tort – plaintiff category. The 2016 Legal 500 highlighted the firm’s robust asbestos and mesothelioma practice […]

Elizabeth Middleton Burke was awarded the Gold Compleat Lawyer Award by the University of South Carolina Law School Alumni Council on April 21, 2016. The award is the most prestigious given by the law school. It recognizes alumni for their outstanding civic and professional accomplishments. Burke, a 1997 graduate of the law school, is an […]

By Dave Butler One of the most common misconceptions about asbestos litigation is that there is one giant pot of money set aside for victims of mesothelioma – the insidious cancer caused by asbestos – and all plaintiffs need to do is apply for their share. If only things were that simple. Many companies manufactured asbestos-containing […]

A settlement agreement has been reached in this case. The full settlement agreement and the notice sent to class members on February 10, 2016 are linked below. If you have any questions regarding the settlement, please contact us at 888-825-9265 to leave a message for counsel. Big Water Final Notice to Settlement Class 2-10-16 Big Water […]