San Diego Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyer
Danziger & De Llano is a nationally-recognized asbestos and mesothelioma law firm based in California. We are known for 30+ years of success in representing victims of asbestos exposure and getting them the compensation they deserve. Our track record includes:
- Over $2 billion recovered for mesothelioma clients
- 30+ years of experience in asbestos litigation
- Access to $30 billion in asbestos trust funds
- Fast Settlements
- Serving families across the US— as quickly as possible
Settlements Reached
$6.1 million
$4.75 million
$3.3 million
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One of the Nation's Top Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Firms Serving San Diego
The reasons why so many San Diego families trust us with their asbestos-related claims are simple:
California-based firm with over 30 years of experience
Proven results — over $2 billion recovered
No-cost consultations and no fees unless we win
$30 Billion Available for Mesothelioma Patients via Asbestos Trust Funds
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or an asbestos-related illness, you’re entitled to compensation from these trust funds. The same is true if a loved one has passed away due to these diseases.
But you have to file a claim to receive the payout you deserve. The skilled mesothelioma lawyers at Danziger & De Llano make this process easy and ensure you receive maximum compensation.
We’ve helped families claim over $2 billion in mesothelioma & asbestos compensation, including hundreds of millions for California families. Contact us for a no-cost consultation to discover what your mesothelioma claim could be worth.
Let Our Asbestos Attorneys Help You Get the Payout You're Entitled to
Our experienced attorneys regularly secure multi-million dollar settlements for victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
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Even if your loved one has passed away we can recover significant compensation for your family.
Meet Our Nationally Recognized, Award Winning Mesothelioma Lawyers
Co-Founder & Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 00788880
Admitted 1993
Over $2 billion in total client recoveries. Real-life inspiration for the 2011 film Puncture (starring Chris Evans).
Co-Founder & Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 00786666
Admitted 1993
Named to Super Lawyers. 30+ years of dedicated mesothelioma and asbestos litigation experience.
Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 24032914
Admitted 2001
Leads client intake and exposure history investigations. Works directly with families.
Our Mesothelioma Claims Services
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
If trust funds don’t cover your damages, we take legal action against negligent manufacturers. Each individual case settles for well over a million.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
We file claims on your behalf and pursue the maximum available compensation — $30 BILLION.
Veterans’ Asbestos Claims
We’ve helped many veterans file asbestos-related claims without affecting their VA benefits.
Wrongful Death Claims
We assist families in pursuing justice after a loved one passes due to asbestos exposure. STRICT TIME LIMITS APPLY.
Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
Even smokers can qualify — we’ll review your history to determine eligibility. Some tobacco products had asbestos in them.
How to File a Mesothelioma Claim with Us
1.
Free Case Review
We assess your eligibility and answer any questions — no pressure, no obligation.
2.
Exposure Research
Our team investigates where and how you were exposed to asbestos anywhere in the country.
3.
Claim Filing
We handle all paperwork and submit claims to applicable trust funds.
4.
Payment Issued
Danziger & De Llano’s hands-on involvement is why most of our claims resolve quickly through asbestos trust funds, often in just 3 to 4 months and without ever setting foot in a courtroom, so you get compensation while there’s still time to use it.
Local Overview & Historical Context
This address sits on the Point Loma peninsula, the narrow finger of land guarding the entrance to San Diego Bay that has served a military purpose since the Spanish first built a fort at Ballast Point in 1795. The U.S. government formalized that military role in February 1852, when President Millard Fillmore set aside roughly 1,400 acres of the peninsula’s southern portion for military purposes — land that became Fort Rosecrans, an Army artillery training installation that operated until 1945, when it was turned over to the Navy.
The modern Navy Submarine Support Facility was established on 280 acres of that land in November 1963, and the installation was re-designated a shore command in 1974, serving Submarine Group Five and multiple submarine squadrons and training facilities before formally becoming Naval Submarine Base San Diego in 1981. In October 1998, six separate Navy commands on the peninsula — including the submarine base, the Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, and what became the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command — were consolidated as Naval Base Point Loma, today a highly technical hub of naval activity with an on-base population of roughly 22,000 Navy and civilian personnel.
Submarine Base Construction & Documented Exposure Sources
The submarine base’s construction and expansion decades — spanning the early 1960s Cold War buildout through the Vietnam era — fall squarely within the peak decades of American asbestos use in military construction and shipbuilding. Submarine tenders, dry-dock facilities, and the pier and shore infrastructure built to service the Pacific Fleet’s submarine force relied on asbestos-containing insulation for boiler rooms, pipefitting, and building fireproofing consistent with military construction standards of the era.
Submarine maintenance and repair work carries a particularly concentrated asbestos exposure risk compared to surface ship work, since submarines’ compact, confined engine and machinery spaces required extensive high-density insulation to manage heat and noise in tightly enclosed compartments — meaning that pipefitters, machinist’s mates, and hull technicians who performed maintenance work aboard submarines homeported at Point Loma faced sustained exposure in poorly ventilated confined spaces during their service.
Fort Rosecrans’ pre-1945 Army-era buildings, along with the peninsula’s older support structures now embedded within the Navy’s Point Loma installations, share the same documented asbestos-in-construction profile common to American military installations built before 1980 — a profile confirmed by broader Navy investigations documenting asbestos contamination at multiple San Diego-area naval facilities. Cabrillo National Monument and the historic Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, both embedded within the modern base boundary, sit alongside this military construction history as physical reminders of the peninsula’s long institutional use.
Statistics, Current Regulatory Landscape & Litigation Context
San Diego County carries a substantial documented asbestos disease burden tied to its concentration of Navy shipyards, submarine and surface fleet homeports, and shipbuilding history; workers and veterans connected to NASSCO, the 32nd Street Naval Station, and nearby repair yards from the 1960s through the 1980s are today being diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer and mesothelioma at a documented and ongoing pace, according to regional legal industry reporting.
Because mesothelioma and related asbestos diseases typically take 20 to 50 years to develop after exposure, submarine base personnel and Fort Rosecrans-era military workers from the installation’s Cold War operating decades are only now, often well into retirement, being diagnosed — frequently with no warning at the time of their original exposure, given the long latency period involved.
On the regulatory front, the EPA’s March 2024 final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act banning ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos remains under legal challenge in the Fifth Circuit as of mid-2025; for a federal military installation like Naval Base Point Loma specifically, ongoing Department of Defense environmental compliance programs remain the more directly applicable framework governing legacy asbestos in the base’s older pre-1980 buildings and support infrastructure.
Veterans and civilian contractors connected to Naval Base Point Loma or its Fort Rosecrans predecessor retain two potentially independent avenues of recovery: VA disability compensation for service-connected asbestos disease, and civil litigation against the third-party manufacturers of the specific asbestos-containing products used on base or aboard the submarines and support vessels serviced there. Claims connected to this Point Loma address are typically filed in San Diego County Superior Court.
Compensation Options for Mesothelioma Victims in San Diego, CA
When it comes to securing your maximum payout an asbestos-related death or diagnosis, we pursue every option available to you. You may be entitled to compensation through one or more of the following:
- California asbestos trust fund payments
- Legal settlements or jury verdicts
- Veterans benefits for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis
- Wrongful death compensation for families who have lost a loved one
Many clients receive compensation within three months of filing an asbestos-related claim with us.
More California Mesothelioma Resources
Beyond our San Diego, CA coverage, our firm handles mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestos exposure cases across the entire state of California from our Oceanside office.
- California Mesothelioma Lawyer (State Pillar)
- Oceanside Office
- Past Settlement Results
- Mesothelioma Compensation Overview
- Asbestos Trust Fund Payments Guide
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San Diego Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQ
Is there a deadline (statute of limitations) for asbestos claims in San Diego?
Yes. The California statute of limitations is strict, so don’t wait to speak with an attorney. The deadline is generally within two years of diagnosis or death. However, our firm has had success with filing asbestos claims even decades after exposure.
How much does a San Diego asbestos attorney cost?
With Danziger & De Llano, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our San Diego asbestos lawyers.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you and your family.
How long does an asbestos claim take?
While we can’t guarantee an exact time for each case to be resolved, our clients usually start receiving compensation within 3 to 4 months of filing an asbestos or mesothelioma claim with us.
Do I have to sue or appear in court to receive compensation?
Not necessarily. Most asbestos and mesothelioma claims are resolved through trust funds, not lawsuits.
Can I sue for second-hand asbestos exposure in San Diego?
Yes. Many of our successful mesothelioma claims stem from victims who were exposed to asbestos from their partner’s clothing.
Can I sue for asbestos-exposure after someone has died?
Yes. If a loved one has passed away from mesothelioma or an asbestos-related illness, we can help you file your claim and receive the compensation your family deserves.
What if I don’t remember exactly where I was exposed?
We’ll help investigate. We have records of common exposure sites in San Diego and beyond.
Can I qualify if I worked in the military?
Yes. Many veterans qualify for compensation without affecting their VA benefits.
Will I have to travel to file a mesothelioma claim?
Our California mesothelioma attorneys travel to you, wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you. Whether it’s in the comfort of your home or in a location of your choosing, we’re hear to make this process as convenient and painless as possible for you.
While we can’t guarantee you won’t ever have to travel, it’s unlikely you will need to leave the area you live in to receive compensation.