Galveston Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyer
Danziger & De Llano is a nationally-recognized asbestos and mesothelioma law firm based in Texas. 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 60+ asbestos trust funds
- Nationally-recognized mesothelioma attorneys based in Texas
Settlements Reached
$6.1 million
$4.75 million
$3.3 million
$3.2 million
Our Galveston Office
Danziger & De Llano Mesothelioma Law Firm
151 Bora Bora Dr Tiki Island, Tx 77554
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One of the Nation's Top Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Firms Serving Galveston
The reasons why so many Galveston families trust us with their asbestos-related claims are simple:
Texas-based firm with over 30 years of experience
Proven results — over $2 billion recovered
No-cost consultations and no fees unless we win
Why Galveston Workers and Families Are at Risk for Asbestos-Related Disease
Galveston’s position as one of Texas’s oldest and most active deep-water ports made it a center of shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime commerce from the late 19th century onward. The island’s shipyards — concentrated along the wharves and on Pelican Island — built and repaired vessels using asbestos insulation, pipe covering, boiler lagging, gaskets, and fireproofing materials throughout most of the 20th century. World War II dramatically expanded Galveston’s shipyard workforce, and the naval and commercial vessel construction that followed the war continued to rely on asbestos in ships’ engine rooms, boiler rooms, and insulated pipe systems well into the 1970s. Offshore oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico, serviced and supported through Galveston, added another layer of asbestos exposure for drilling and rig-maintenance workers who traveled through the island’s port.
The trades most heavily exposed in Galveston’s maritime and industrial economy include shipwrights, sheet metal mechanics, boilermakers, pipefitters, insulators, welders, riggers, dock laborers, electricians, and the machinists and mechanics who kept vessels operational. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers who maintained the ship channel, jetties, and coastal infrastructure around Galveston Island encountered asbestos in the heavy equipment and structures they serviced. Offshore drilling crews who staged out of Galveston brought back exposure accumulated on rigs and platform vessels where asbestos was standard in insulation and mechanical systems.
Galveston’s island geography and close-knit waterfront community meant that take-home asbestos exposure affected families living near the shipyards and docks. Wives and children of shipyard workers and mariners have developed mesothelioma decades after their household exposure — fibers from work clothing and equipment carrying the same concentrated asbestos dust that covered the shipyard floor. Danziger & De Llano has represented both shipyard tradesmen and their family members in Galveston-area asbestos cases.
$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 Texas 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.
Client Reviews
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.
Typical Payouts for Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims in Galveston, TX
Example of Payouts for Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims in Galveston, TX
Boat repair and building demolition
Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 67. He was exposed to asbestos products through his service in the Navy and as a construction contractor on commercial and residential projects.
Shipyard worker and sheet metal mechanic
Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 83. He was exposed to asbestos products through his work at a shipyard and as a sheet metal mechanic.
Sheet-metal mechanic building Navy storage at shipyard
Received after attorneys fees and expenses, for a sheet-metal mechanic who developed malignant mesothelioma at the age of 83. He was exposed to asbestos in the 1940's while working at a shipyard building storage for the Navy.
Local Overview & Historical Context
Tiki Island is a small, largely man-made residential village on a peninsula in Jones Bay, part of West Bay, five miles west of Galveston in Galveston County. The community did not exist in its current form until developers began dredging canals and using the excavated fill to raise the land to between four and ten feet above sea level starting in the 1960s — the site had previously been used only as a small fishing camp. As the canal-front lots were developed for weekend and vacation homes, the community grew steadily, incorporating as a village in 1982 and reaching a population of just over 1,100 residents by 2020.
As a purpose-built residential and resort community with no industrial base of its own, Tiki Island has no independent asbestos exposure history tied to local industry; its homes, built primarily from the 1960s onward, share the same general residential-construction asbestos profile common to any Gulf Coast home built during the material’s peak usage decades — asbestos-containing floor tile, roofing shingles, siding, and joint compound were standard in American residential construction through the 1970s. Any occupational asbestos exposure connected to Tiki Island residents overwhelmingly traces to employment in the surrounding Galveston County industrial economy rather than to the village itself.
The Galveston County Industrial & Maritime Region
Galveston County’s asbestos exposure history is dominated by two distinct legacy industries directly across the bay from Tiki Island: the Port of Galveston’s century-old shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime trades, and the Texas City refining and chemical corridor a short distance further up the bay. Galveston’s deep-water port made it one of the most important Gulf Coast shipbuilding centers for well over a century, and ships of the era were, in the words of regional exposure literature, floating asbestos environments — sailors, merchant mariners, shipyard workers, and Navy veterans who shipped in and out of Galveston faced sustained exposure in confined engine rooms, boiler spaces, and cargo holds.
Texas City, the seat of the county’s refining and petrochemical industry, was also the site of the deadliest industrial accident in United States history: on April 16, 1947, the French-registered cargo ship SS Grandcamp caught fire and detonated its cargo of roughly 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer while docked at the port, an explosion felt over 150 miles away that destroyed the dock area, ignited the adjacent Monsanto Chemical Company plant, and killed all but one member of the Texas City Fire Department. A second docked ship, the SS High Flyer, exploded roughly sixteen hours later. The combined disaster killed at least 581 people and injured thousands more, and remains a defining event in the industrial history of the refining and chemical corridor that continues to operate in Texas City today.
That same Texas City refining and chemical complex — including facilities historically operated by BP/Amoco, Marathon, Valero, and Union Carbide — used asbestos extensively in pipe insulation, boiler lagging, gaskets, and fireproofing throughout the decades following the 1947 disaster, exposing generations of refinery and chemical plant workers who lived throughout Galveston County, including in communities like Tiki Island. County residents frequently worked across the whole regional corridor over the course of a career — shipyard work, refinery turnarounds, and chemical plant maintenance with multiple employers — accumulating asbestos exposure from many sources along the way.
Statistics, Current Regulatory Landscape & Litigation Context
Galveston County recorded an estimated 425 asbestos-related deaths between 1999 and 2017 according to EWG Action Fund’s analysis of CDC WONDER mortality data, an average of roughly 22 per year, reflecting the county’s century-long maritime and refining industrial history. Galveston County remains one of the more active asbestos litigation jurisdictions in Texas today — a county jury returned a $14.2 million mesothelioma verdict in January 2026, underscoring the continuing pace of new diagnoses and legal claims tied to the region’s shipyard and refinery work.
Because mesothelioma and related asbestos diseases typically take 20 to 50 years to develop after exposure, Galveston County shipyard and refinery workers from the decades following the 1947 Texas City disaster and the postwar rebuilding of the region’s petrochemical infrastructure are a population now reaching the age range in which asbestos-related diagnoses commonly appear.
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, with the agency asking in June 2025 to pause litigation brought by the Texas Chemistry Council while it reconsiders certain provisions through new rulemaking — a case with direct relevance to the Texas City refining and chemical operations that remain central to the regional economy Tiki Island sits within.
Claims connected to this Tiki Island address are typically filed in Galveston County district courts. Given the village’s residential character and lack of independent industry, establishing a viable claim for a Tiki Island resident generally means identifying the specific shipyard, refinery, or chemical plant across greater Galveston County where the claimant’s occupational exposure actually occurred, along with the job duties and time period involved.
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.
Compensation Options for Mesothelioma Victims in Galveston, TX
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:
- Texas 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 Texas Mesothelioma Resources
Beyond our Galveston, TX coverage, our firm handles mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestos exposure cases across the entire state of Texas from our Houston and Alvin offices.
- Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer (State Pillar)
- Houston Office — Ship Channel & Refinery Cases
- Alvin Office — Gulf Coast Industrial Corridor
- Past Settlement Results
- Mesothelioma Compensation Overview
- Asbestos Trust Fund Payments Guide
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Galveston Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQ
Is there a deadline (statute of limitations) for asbestos claims in Galveston, TX?
Yes. The Texas 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 Galveston asbestos attorney cost?
With Danziger & De Llano, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Galveston 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 Galveston?
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 Galveston 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 Texas 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.
What types of Galveston workplaces are most associated with asbestos exposure?
Galveston’s shipyards and port facilities, active in vessel construction and repair from the late 1800s through the 1970s, are among the most heavily documented asbestos-exposure environments on the Texas Gulf Coast. Shipwrights, sheet metal mechanics, boilermakers, pipefitters, insulators, dock workers, and offshore drilling crews who staged through Galveston all faced significant asbestos exposure across their careers. Family members of those workers have also developed mesothelioma from take-home fiber exposure. If you or a loved one worked in Galveston’s maritime or offshore industry and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, a free case review will determine eligibility quickly.