Experienced Illinois Asbestos Litigation Attorneys

Among Illinois law firms, Swain Hartshorn & Scott is a leader in defending companies in asbestos litigation. The attorneys of our firm have handled thousands of asbestos lawsuits, a majority of which have resulted in dismissal or out-of-court settlements.

We understand the importance of discreet resolution to asbestos litigation. Our attorneys, however, can also take any case to trial, if it is in our client's best interest to do so. Since our first trial involving asbestos exposure in 1985, we have gained invaluable courtroom experience few can match.

Typical Asbestos Lawsuits

A majority of the asbestos litigation handled by our lawyers involve either defending manufacturers of allegedly asbestos-containing products, such as asbestos insulation or friction materials, or defending property owners whose premises allegedly caused asbestos exposure. For either type of case we put our collective experience, resources and skill behind minimizing damages, both in terms of publicity and expense.

We thoroughly investigate each case to discover whether the plaintiff did in fact use the asbestos product in a way that could bring about exposure. Our attorneys also strive to determine whether the plaintiff does indeed have a condition that has been linked to asbestos exposure. We have a proven ability to have frivolous claims dismissed entirely.

Asbestos and Cancer

It is generally known that exposure to asbestos products has been linked to certain adverse health conditions. A variety of cancer, called mesothelioma, is involved in a large number of asbestos lawsuits. A non-malignancy called asbestosis is much less common, because it typically requires consistent asbestos exposure for decades.

Our Asbestos Litigation Attorneys

Our lawyers, centered in Peoria, Illinois, have extensive trial experience in many counties throughout downstate Illinois and Chicago. While we choose not to tout the specifics of our many trial and settlement successes, a marker of our effectiveness is the lack of negative publicity our cases have received. However, in the legal community, Robert W. Scott is well known for his years of respected and effective advocacy in asbestos litigation.

Contact Us

At Swain Hartshorn & Scott, all billing is carefully itemized to allow our clients to understand all charges precisely. To learn more about our ability to assist local, national, and international companies with asbestos lawsuits, please contact us. From our law offices in Peoria, Illinois, our lawyers can help companies with interests in Chicago, Springfield, Bloomington, Rockford, Decatur, the Quad Cities, Peoria County, Cook County, McLean County, Madison County, and throughout downstate Illinois.