Why Choose Roger G. Worthington, P.C. As Your Advocate?

Proud Advocate for Justice and Mesothelioma Research

"An advocate is 'one who pleads the cause of another.' As lawyers, we have fought for our client’s rights to compensation. But you know as well as I do that our client’s first priority is LIFE. They want to live. They want to watch their grandchildren graduate. They want hope. I have never met a client who said he would gladly trade his lungs for a million dollars or even a trillion dollars." Roger G. Worthington

 

One-On-One Attention

Responsive, individual attention to your medical and legal needs. Your phone calls and e-mails will be returned promptly and professionally. We will tailor our representation to fit your medical and legal needs. We will file your case individually or with other patients who have mesothelioma. We do not bundle our clients' claims with non-malignant disease claims. We represent mesothelioma and lung cancer patients only. We have recovered over $1.2 billion dollars for our clients since 1991.

Read some testimonials from both clients and friends

 

For Life

Expedited consultations with the world’s foremost mesothelioma physicians. We can help you communicate directly with the most experienced surgeons and oncologists in the U.S.

Quick connections to updated and ongoing clinical trials as well as protocols. We can educate you about the availability of clinical trials for mesothelioma and help you enroll if you qualify.

Knowledgeable review of medical records for diagnostic confirmation. We can help you obtain a second or third opinion and confirm or rule out your asbestos-related cancer.

Close communication with local doctors regarding treatments and expert referrals. We can speak to your doctors about enrolling you in a clinical trial or referring you to an expert surgeon and/or oncologist. Generally, all we need is the pathology report to get started.

Network with other mesothelioma patients. This is perhaps our most important service. We can help you speak directly to other patients who have answered many of the same questions you are now asking.

 

In the Courtroom

Outstanding recoveries for our clients in select venues. You need an advocate who will not be deterred by the rash of recent bankruptcies.

We will make every effort to file your case in the most favorable courthouse, depending on the facts and applicable law. Time is of the essence. Yes, many asbestos companies have filed Chapter 11. But, we are finding "new" defendants who supplied and manufactured asbestos products. Also, we have increased the pressure on the remaining defendants to settle at levels that are higher than their "historical" values. We will make every reasonable effort to set your case for trial as soon as possible.

There is no attorney's fee unless we collect. We advance all costs and expenses necessary to prosecute the lawsuit and obtain settlements.

 

Nationwide

Clients in 48 states, networked by phone and e-mail for support and guidance. We have a nationwide database of job sites, (chemical plants, shipyards, navy vessels, etc) including the asbestos products used on these job sites. We can associate with counsel who can file your legal claims in the best forum available. We have won cases in many states, including California, Texas and New York. Roger Worthington is licensed to practice in California and Texas, Ann Worthington is licensed in Oregon and Texas, and John Caron is licensed in California.

 

Protecting Rights, Building Hope

Roger Worthington thanking U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (Illinois) for delivering a moving keynote speech at the 2006 MARF conference in Chicago, flanked by mesothelioma survivor and client John McNamara. Worthington founded MARF in 1999, at a time when many of his lawyer colleagues refused to support the non-partisan effort to fund research for a cure.

 

Forging Friendships

(l) Brian Glenn (Business Manager of Heat and Frost Insulators Union Local 17) standing with Roger Worthington (c) and Terry Lynch (Vice President at Large, Legislative Director and Health and Safety Director for the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers and serves as a Director of the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI)

 

Knowledge and Experience

Dr. Robert Cameron (c) operates on a Bill Saller, UCLA Medical School. Roger Worthington, Esq. (r) observing. 9/13/05

Funding Research: Action, Not Just Words, For Mesothelioma Patients

To date The Law Office of Roger G. Worthington has contributed more than $2,590,000 to cancer research and science since 2000. More ...

Advocacy for Mesothelioma Patients.

Trust Fund Bail-Out Bill Asbestos Legislation. More ...

Worthington Receives the Congressman Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award, Dedicates the Award to his Dad Punch Worthington

The Congressman Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award is presented to those individuals who have worked diligently to bring the plight of asbestos victims and the dangers of asbestos to the forefront of both the political and public arena. These individuals are recognized during the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Second International Symposium's Gala Dinner on October 7, 2005. The first award was presented to Senator Patty Murray for her legislative efforts in banning asbestos use in America.

 

 

Laurence Fishburne, Artist & Advocate

Roger Worthington shown here with Laurence Fishburne, during the filming of the soon to be released movie, "The Death and Life of Bobby Z." Several scenes were filmed at Worthington's home in Orange County. Worthington donated the proceeds to his two favorite mesothelioma research charities, www.marf.org and www.phlbi.org, as a tribute to hollywood icon and mesothelioma victim, Steve McQueen

 

Since 1995, The Law Offices of Roger G. Worthington, P.C., in conjunction with it's Labor Union friends, has sponsored an amateur bike racing team.

The team consists of hard working, savvy and a little crazy Masters racers and competes in major pro-am races on the West Coast. The name of the team is 'Labor Power'. Since 1995, Team Labor power has piled up impressive victories across the country, including California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Nevada, Utah, Alabama and even in Canada. The team has performed well at the national championship track and road events. More important than winning races is the message Team Labor has been sending to the public:

 

"Go for the Gold and Give Something Back!"

Roger Worthington Speaks at the University of Texas, Plan II Honors Program Convocation. May 17, 2003

Student Speaker Alexandra Chirinos; Convocation Speaker Roger Worthington, Plan II '83; Plan II Director, Professor Paul Woodruff

Roger and Ann Worthington
with Professor Paul Woodruff

Moral Implications of Mass Screenings, Mass Filings and Dividing up the Asbestos Debtor's Pie.

University of Texas Students Respond to 2002 Worthington Essay Contest.

Please read these three clear, concise and compelling essays by the winner as well as the winning essays from 2003 to 2005.

Worthington Commencement Speech at University of Texas, May 17, 2003. Click Here

Announcing the 2008 Roger and Ann Worthington Essay Contest and Prompt

A generous gift from University of Texas Plan II alumnus Roger Worthington and his wife Ann made the Worthington Essay Prize possible beginning in 2002. Now a yearly competition, the Worthington Essay competition poses a difficult moral problem each year which entrants must answer in a short essay. More…