David Foster

From Personal Tragedy to 5,000+ Families Served

David Foster's journey to mesothelioma advocacy began with devastating personal loss. In 1999, his father died of asbestos lung cancer at far too young an age. The exposure source was unexpected: his father had worked his way through college as a mason, learning the trade from his own father and grandfather. They commonly mixed asbestos into mortar to make it sticky—a standard industry practice that ultimately proved fatal.

"My mom lost her partner, I lost a mentor, and my children will never have the opportunity to meet their beloved grandpa who wanted to build them wooden toys or cedar chests. He died way too early, and it changed me and my family forever."

This loss became the catalyst for a complete career transformation. Over 18 years of dedicated service, David has personally consulted with more than 5,000 families facing asbestos-related diagnoses.

Pharmaceutical Industry Background

Before joining Danziger & De Llano, David built an extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry spanning 20 years:

• Regional Director of National Accounts
• Testing and Product Development Manager
• Government Healthcare Specialist for DOD, VA, and Indian Health Services
• Healthcare Fraud Consultant helping states uncover Medicaid fraud

This background proves invaluable in helping families understand clinical trial processes, drug approval pathways, insurance systems, and government healthcare programs.

Direct Relationships with Leading Specialists

David has made it his mission to personally meet with top mesothelioma specialists worldwide. He consistently attends every major national and international mesothelioma meeting to stay current on the latest treatment protocols and research.

His professional network includes relationships with leading physicians such as:

• Dr. Jacques Fontaine — Head of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Moffitt Cancer Center
• Dr. Luis Argote-Greene — Internationally recognized thoracic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic

MESO: The Mesothelioma Podcast

David hosts MESO: The Mesothelioma Podcast, a supportive and medically informed show dedicated to helping families navigate life after a mesothelioma diagnosis. The podcast brings together voices of doctors, survivor stories, caregiver perspectives, and leading experts discussing the latest research.

365-Day Availability

Mesothelioma doesn't pause for weekends or holidays, and neither does David Foster. He and his team maintain 7-day-a-week availability for client support, recognizing that families facing terminal illness diagnoses need help when crises arise.

"Every time I get a call from a family needing help, I think about the horrible way my dad died and how he suffered. This is by far and away the most rewarding job I've ever had."

Comprehensive Support Services

David built the client services program to address every aspect of a family's needs:

• Locating the best mesothelioma treatment facilities in each patient's area
• Facilitating travel assistance and grants for specialized care
• Connecting families with clinical trial opportunities
• Helping veterans access VA benefits
• Explaining Social Security disability options
• Ensuring access to the $30+ billion in asbestos bankruptcy trust funds