Chris Meisenkothen is a partner at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, a national law firm based in Connecticut. Since joining the firm in 1999, he has devoted his legal career to advocating for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Over the years, Attorney Meisenkothen has successfully litigated hundreds of mesothelioma cases, securing millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. In 2023, he co-led a trial on behalf of a maintenance worker who tragically lost his life to mesothelioma. That case resulted in a historic $20,000,000 verdict—the largest asbestos jury award ever recorded in Connecticut.
Attorney Meisenkothen's excellence in the legal field has earned him multiple prestigious accolades. He has been recognized as both a "Rising Star" and later a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for no more than 5% of attorneys in each state. Additionally, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, the longest-standing peer-review publication in the legal industry. His experience extends to Connecticut Workers' Compensation claims, where he has helped asbestos and mesothelioma victims seek justice. In recognition of his impact on asbestos litigation in Connecticut, he was featured in the Connecticut Law Tribune's "Dozen Who Made a Difference" in 2012.
Beyond his litigation work, Attorney Meisenkothen has contributed to the field through published articles and speaking engagements on mesothelioma.
