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Recognized and Experienced Mesothelioma Attorneys The mesothelioma lawyers at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason have been representing families coping with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases for over 25 years, and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our asbestos and mesothelioma clients. In addition to attorneys, the Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason team includes paralegals, administrative staff, and asbestos investigators who work together to provide you responsive, comprehensive representation. Attorney ProfilesOur mesothelioma lawyers are recognized across the nation for their expertise and success in handling lawsuits for people with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. Our attorneys are experienced at litigating, settling and trying asbestos and mesothelioma cases. We have experienced trial attorneys, as well as attorneys who specialize in the details of asbestos product identification, asbestos exposure investigation, and the science and medicine of mesothelioma causation. Our attorneys work closely with our clients and always deliver caring and prompt attention. Jack K. Clapper has represented victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases since 1980. He was one of the first lawyers in California to develop a practice devoted almost entirely to representing workers with asbestos disease, and is recognized as one of the pioneering attorneys in the field. Mr. Clapper graduated from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco with a Juris Doctor degree in 1978. In the 1960s, he was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force and served in combat in Vietnam. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers' Association, the California Association of Consumer Attorneys, the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, among other professional organizations. He and the lawyers working with him have tried many cases against asbestos companies and obtained substantial jury verdicts, including several multi-million dollar verdicts. Steven J. Patti was recently named one of Northern California's "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. He has spent most of his legal career representing injured workers and their families, with a particular emphasis on mesothelioma and other asbestos cancer cases. An accomplished trial lawyer, Mr. Patti also works on all pre-trial phases of the cases handled by the firm. He has represented plaintiffs in individual trials, as well as in several consolidated actions involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants. He has tried several cases to verdicts in excess of a million dollars. Mr. Patti has given presentations on asbestos litigation at national conferences of asbestos lawyers. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers' Association, the California Association of Consumer Attorneys, the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, among other professional organizations.. Deborah F. Schweizer is a 1982 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. She received her law degree from New York Law School in 1986. Ms. Schweizer has spent most of her law career litigating complex cases involving obtaining payment for pollution cleanup and seeking compensation for failed financial institutions, acts of sexual harassment and discrimination, and for injuries resulting from defective products. In the early 1990s, Ms. Schweizer’s focus turned to representing clients who have been injured by exposure to asbestos. More recently, she has concentrated on representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma. Ms. Schweizer has tried numerous asbestos cases to verdict, and has received multiple verdicts in excess of a million dollars for her clients. Ms. Schweizer is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Queen’s Bench, among other professional organizations. John P. Mason graduated from San Francisco Law School in 1997. Since then, he has devoted his career to representing victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. Mr. Mason is involved with all aspects of litigation, but is best known for his ability to develop witness and documentary evidence supporting victims' claims. He is recognized by asbestos attorneys across the nation as one of the foremost experts in "product identification," that is, the gathering of evidence to prove which companies’ asbestos products were used at a given location. He supervises the investigative team at the firm, and coordinates legal discovery. Mr. Mason is currently a member of the State Bar of California and the Consumer Attorneys of California. Barry K. Matson graduated from California State University, Fresno in 1988. He received his law degree from San Joaquin College of Law 1995 and is admitted to practice law in California and the United States District Courts in the Eastern and Northern Districts of California. He is presently a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and the State Bar of California. InvestigatorsThe investigators at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason play a major role in gathering important initial information about our clients. Depending on your case, they may spend a great deal of time on the telephone with you to determine how, when, and where your exposure to asbestos occurred. They will also locate and interview witnesses to develop the evidence necessary to prove your case against the asbestos companies. This is one of the most significant parts of creating a compelling mesothelioma case. Even in those instances where the place or cause of exposure appears obvious, there may actually be multiple asbestos companies that are responsible. Discovering the identities of all of these companies is imperative, and is the primary task of our investigators. The more asbestos companies we can identify who caused you our your loved one to develop mesothelioma, the more likely you are to receive the best recovery. ParalegalsOur paralegals are involved in virtually every aspect of your mesothelioma case. From the start, they begin compiling a comprehensive file containing information provided by you, our investigators, and medical doctors. This file is an integral part of your case. Contact the Asbestos cancer lawyersat Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason today for a free consultation. The mesothelioma lawyers at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason have been representing families coping with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases for over 25 years, and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for their asbestos and mesothelioma clients. Speak with them about what they can do for you and your family. Located throughout California, our mesothelioma attorneys have represented clients throughout the United States. |