Milwaukee Mesothelioma Lawyer · Asbestos Claims For Wisconsin Families Since 2000
A Mesothelioma Diagnosis In Milwaukee Doesn't Leave Your Family Empty-Handed — Even If The Asbestos Was Decades Ago And The Company Is Long Gone.
A Milwaukee mesothelioma lawyer can still help — whether you’re living with the diagnosis or you’ve lost someone to it. The companies that put asbestos in your workplace set aside money to pay for what it caused.
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What's Actually On The Table
The Money Was Set Aside Years Ago. The Hard Part Is The Deadline.
You don’t have to take a company to trial to be paid. Most mesothelioma compensation comes from funds the asbestos makers were ordered to set aside — and from settlements that rarely see a courtroom. The catch is time.
$30B+
Set aside in asbestos trust funds for victims
$1–1.4M
Average U.S. mesothelioma settlement
3 Years
Wisconsin’s deadline — from diagnosis, not exposure
Since 2000
Toby has stood with injured people & families
It's Not Hopeless — Here's How
Even If The Company Is Bankrupt — Or You've Already Lost Them — Your Family Can Still Be Paid.
Two beliefs stop families from ever calling: “the exposure was too long ago,” and “the company that did it doesn’t even exist anymore.” Both are usually wrong. There are two paths to compensation, and they often run at the same time.
Path 1 · The Companies Still Around
A claim against the asbestos makers
The manufacturers that made and sold the asbestos products you worked around can be held responsible — not your old employer, and not the Navy. Most of these claims settle out of court, often within roughly 12 to 18 months.
Path 2 · The Companies That Went Bankrupt
The asbestos trust funds
When asbestos makers went bankrupt, courts forced them to set aside money — over $30 billion in all — to pay current and future victims. Your family can claim from one or several of these trusts, sometimes with payment beginning in as little as 90 days.
And if your husband, wife, or parent has already passed away, a wrongful death claim is still open to surviving family — separate from anything the patient filed while living. A death doesn’t close the door.
Real Google Reviews
5.0 Stars, 8 Real Reviews, And "Zero Used-Car-Salesman Vibes"
Families in the worst year of their lives don’t need a billboard. They need someone honest who treats them like people. Here is what real clients say — read every one yourself.
5.0 ★★★★★
Based on 18 five-star Google reviews
Let me just say, Toby was my advocate every step of the way - in the midst of such a traumatic accident, I had comfort knowing my Lawyer was doing everything in his power to right the wrongs of the person who nearly took my life.
Everything about that experience was new to me - I had never been in an accident, dealt with insurance, filed a suit, given a deposition, etc. Toby was informative regarding all the legal processes which were taking place, and answered all questions I had - in essence: he was my biggest advocate other than myself.
He is extremely organized, well spoken, and knows exactly what he is talking about. Without his help, I don't know how I would have gotten through such a turbulent time.
If you find yourself in a similar position to me, where it feels like your world is collapsing, medical facilities trying to push you around, insurance companies calling you... Toby Mulholland is the person you need to shield you from the noise, the advocate you deserve, and the best Lawyer around.
Thank you for everything you have done to help me in my most dire of times, Toby!
Meet Your Attorney
A Local Lawyer For A National Fight — Licensed In Wisconsin Since 2000.
“He picks up the phone.” It’s the thing clients mention most in their reviews.
The names that flood the top of a mesothelioma search are national call centers. You’re handed to an intake screener, then a case manager, then maybe a lawyer you never meet. That’s not how this should feel when your family is facing what yours is facing.
With Toby P. Mulholland, you work with the attorney himself. He handles mesothelioma and asbestos cases for Wisconsin families, he’s represented seriously injured people and the families they leave behind since 2000, and he works your claim through the same national asbestos-trust system the big firms use — while actually sitting down with you, at your kitchen table or in your hospital room.
- Practicing since 2000 — 25+ years of injury law
- Licensed in 3 states — Illinois · Wisconsin · Arizona
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn. — Active member
- Arizona Assn. for Justice — Active member
Where The Asbestos Hid
You May Not Remember Where The Asbestos Was. We Know Where To Look.
Almost no one remembers a brand of insulation from forty years ago — and plenty of people never handled asbestos directly at all. That’s normal, and it’s our job, not yours. We rebuild your exposure history from your work record, the products and equipment around you, the Milwaukee worksites, and the ships you served on. You don’t need the answers before you call.
From West Allis To The Oak Creek Power Plant — Where Milwaukee's Asbestos Lived
For most of the 20th century, the work that built Milwaukee ran on asbestos — in boilers, pipe insulation, gaskets, brakes, and furnace linings. If your job or a loved one’s job touched any of these places, exposure is worth checking:
- Allis-Chalmers (West Allis)
- A.O. Smith
- Bucyrus-Erie (South Milwaukee)
- Oak Creek Power Plant
- Valley Power Plant
- Milwaukee & WI shipyards
- Miller / Schlitz / Pabst breweries
- Refineries & chemical plants
- Paper mills
- Railroads & rail shops
- Steam & pipefitting trades
- U.S. Navy ships
Don’t see your workplace? The list is far longer than this. Tell us where you worked and we’ll check it.
Do You — Or Your Family — Qualify?
Worked The Trades, Served On A Ship, Or Washed His Work Clothes? You May Have A Claim.
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by asbestos. If any of these sound like you or the person you’re calling for — even if you’re not certain — it’s worth a free, no-pressure conversation.
"He was a pipefitter / insulator / boilermaker"
The trades that cut, wrapped, and tore out insulation breathed asbestos dust daily for years. These are the highest-exposure jobs of all.
"He served in the Navy or at a shipyard"
Ships were packed with asbestos in engine rooms, boilers, and pipes. Navy and shipyard veterans carry some of the highest mesothelioma rates in the country.
"He worked at the power plant or a factory"
Oak Creek, Valley, Allis-Chalmers, A.O. Smith, the breweries — boilers, turbines, and furnaces were lined and insulated with asbestos for decades.
Straight, Honest Talk On Value
What A Milwaukee Mesothelioma Claim Can Be Worth — Honestly.
Any lawyer who hands you a number before reviewing your case is guessing — or selling. The honest truth is that your family’s recovery depends on a handful of real factors. Here’s what actually moves it.
- Which companies and products exposed you. Each manufacturer and each asbestos product is a separate source of recovery. The more we identify, the more your case can reach.
- How many trust funds apply. Many victims qualify for several bankruptcy trusts at once, and each one is a separate payment to your family.
- Your medical care and lost income. Treatment costs, time out of work, and the care you’ll need ahead all factor into the value.
- The loss to your family. A spouse’s loss of companionship and a family’s loss of support are real, compensable harms — especially in a wrongful death claim.
$1–1.4M
Avg. U.S. settlement
~$2.4M
Avg. trial verdict
+$300–400K
Often added across trusts
~90 days
Some trust claims begin paying
These are national figures from public industry reporting, shown only to explain how mesothelioma compensation generally works. They are not Mulholland Injury Law results and not a prediction about your case. We’ll give you an honest read after we review your facts.
⚠️ Wisconsin generally gives you three years — from diagnosis or death, not from the exposure. There’s a second clock that matters just as much: a patient’s own account of where and how they were exposed is powerful evidence, and it’s best preserved early. Reaching out sooner protects both your deadline and your case — not because anyone is rushing you, but because the facts are easier to prove now.
It Won't Take Over Your Life
Will This Take Over The Time We Have Left? No. Here's How It Actually Works.
The fear we hear most from families: that a legal fight will swallow the months that matter. It won’t. We carry the work; you and your family carry as little as possible.
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One free call
Tell us what you know. We listen, answer your questions honestly, and we can come to your home or the hospital. No cost, no pressure.
2
We build the history
We dig up the work records, military service, and product details, and match them to the companies responsible. You don’t have to remember it all.
3
We file — you rarely appear
We file the trust claims and any lawsuits. Most of it happens on paper and by deposition, often from your own home. Most cases never see a trial.
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Compensation reaches your family
Trust claims can start paying in as little as 90 days; settlements typically follow. You owe no fee unless money comes to you.
No Surprises, No Catch
You're Not Suing The Navy Or Your Old Boss — And You Pay Nothing Unless We Win.
A lot of people never call because of two honest worries: who they’d have to sue, and what it would cost. Here’s the truth on both.
You don't sue your employer or the military
Mesothelioma claims go after the companies that made the asbestos products — and the trust funds the bankrupt ones left behind. Your old employer and your service are not the target.
It costs your family nothing up front
No retainer, no hourly bills. We advance the costs of building your case, and the fee comes only out of money we recover. If there’s no recovery, you owe no fee.
A death doesn't end the case
If you’ve already lost your spouse or parent, a wrongful death claim is still open to you — and it’s separate from anything they filed while living. It’s not too late to ask.
For Those Who Served
Navy And Milwaukee-Industry Veterans: You Can Pursue A Claim And VA Benefits.
Asbestos was everywhere aboard ship and in the shipyards — which is why veterans carry some of the highest mesothelioma rates in the country. Two things matter, and most veterans only hear about one of them.
You don't sue the military
Your claim is against the manufacturers that supplied asbestos products to the Navy and the yards — not against the United States and not against your service. Your record of service helps prove the exposure.
VA benefits stack with a claim
VA disability compensation and survivor benefits (DIC) can be received at the same time as a lawsuit or trust claim. Money from a claim does not reduce your VA benefits — you can pursue both.
Answers
The Questions Families Ask Us First.
Usually no. Wisconsin’s deadline runs from the date of the mesothelioma diagnosis — or, for a family, the date of death — not from the exposure that happened 20 to 50 years earlier. That’s called the discovery rule, and you generally have three years from diagnosis or death. Even if a lawsuit deadline has passed, asbestos trust funds set their own deadlines and may still pay. The only way to know where you stand is to ask.
Yes. Surviving spouses and children can bring a wrongful death claim against the asbestos manufacturers, and it’s separate from any claim the patient filed while living. In Wisconsin you generally have three years from the date of death. Families recover compensation after a loss all the time — it is not too late to find out.
No. You don’t sue your former employer or the military. Mesothelioma claims are brought against the companies that made and sold the asbestos products you worked around, and against the bankruptcy trust funds those companies left behind. Your employer and your service are not the defendants.
Nothing up front. These cases are handled on a contingency fee — no retainer, no hourly bills. The fee comes only out of money recovered for you, so there’s no fee unless we win, and the first case review is free and confidential.
Most mesothelioma claims settle without a trial, and much of the work happens away from a courtroom. Trust fund claims can begin paying in as little as 90 days, while lawsuits commonly resolve in roughly 12 to 18 months. We handle the investigation and paperwork; you rarely have to set foot in court, and we can meet you at home or in the hospital.
Reconstructing decades-old exposure is the heart of this work. We walk through your job history, the products and equipment you were around, the Milwaukee and Wisconsin worksites, and the ships you served on, and we match them to known asbestos products and the companies that made them. You don’t have to remember brand names — that’s our job.
What matters most is real experience with asbestos claims and the trust fund system — plus a person who actually returns your calls. With Mulholland Injury Law you get a Wisconsin lawyer who sits with your family and answers the phone himself, working the same national asbestos-trust system the big firms use. You’re not a file number in a call center.
That’s one of the most common situations, and it doesn’t end your case. Many asbestos makers went bankrupt and were required to set aside money in trust funds to pay current and future victims — over $30 billion today. Your family may be able to claim from one or several of them.
Yes. Veterans — especially Navy and shipyard veterans — were heavily exposed to asbestos. You don’t sue the military; you pursue the manufacturers. VA disability compensation and survivor benefits can be received at the same time as a lawsuit or trust claim, and money from a claim does not reduce your VA benefits.
It depends on which companies and products exposed you, how many trust funds apply, your medical care and lost income, and the loss to your family. For context only, national reporting puts the average settlement around $1 to $1.4 million, with trusts sometimes adding more — but those are national averages, not Mulholland results and not a promise about your case. We give you an honest read after reviewing the facts.
No Fee Unless We Win
Don't Let The Deadline Decide For Your Family. Talk To Us — Free And Confidential.
If you or someone you love was diagnosed with mesothelioma in Milwaukee, one free call with a Milwaukee mesothelioma lawyer tells you whether there’s still time, who can be held responsible, and what your family may be owed — with no fee unless we win. We’ll come to you.
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