James F. Early

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James F. Early: Attorney with Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Since the 1980s, Attorney Early has successfully represented thousands of workers who contracted diseases due to occupational asbestos exposure. He is the co-founder and president of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen.

A graduate of Harvard College and the Boston University School of Law, Attorney Early is a member of the Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, and New Haven County Bar Associations, as well as the American Association for Justice and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs since 2007, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in 2022 and 2024. Additionally, from 2007, 2009 to 2021, he was recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by the Super Lawyers rating service—an honor awarded to no more than 5% of attorneys in each state in recognition of professional achievement and peer recognition.
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Asbestos Litigation
  • Mesothelioma

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Harvard College, A.B., 1968
Law School Attended:
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1971
Year of First Admission:
1971
Admission:
1971, New Hampshire; 1973, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit; 1975, Connecticut; 1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit; 1987, Rhode Island; 1975, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1971, U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Memberships:
New Haven County, Connecticut, New Hampshire and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Asbestos Litigation Group).
ISLN:
907678876

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