Florida Mesothelioma Attorneys
Danziger & De Llano LLP attorneys representing clients in Florida
4 years filing deadline • Shipyards, power plants, military bases
Danziger & De Llano, LLP represents Florida mesothelioma victims and their families. Founding partners Paul Danziger (Texas Bar #00788880) and Rod De Llano (Texas Bar #00786666) have spent the last 25+ years exclusively on asbestos litigation. Paul Danziger has recovered over $2 billion for asbestos victims and their families. The firm's principal office is in Houston, Texas; we represent Florida clients in coordination with local co-counsel admitted to The Florida Bar.
Florida's 4-year statute of limitations is longer than most states' — but waiting still costs cases. Tampa Shipbuilding (TASCO), NAS Jacksonville, MacDill AFB, Cape Canaveral, and Florida's phosphate-mining and power-plant operations all generated significant asbestos exposure cohorts. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Florida, we can help you access over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds and pursue compensation from the companies responsible.
Danziger & De Llano represents Florida clients in coordination with co-counsel admitted to The Florida Bar — including for cases involving Tampa Bay shipyards (TASCO and the Port of Tampa), MacDill Air Force Base, NAS Jacksonville, and Florida's industrial corridor. Florida court appearances are handled by local co-counsel; case strategy, trust-fund filings, and federal trust claims are led by our Houston team. We coordinate home and hospital visits across Florida — including at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa — through our co-counsel network.
4 years
from date of diagnosis
Shipyards, power plants, military bases
| City / Region | Exposure Site | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | Tampa Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. (TASCO) | Shipyard |
| Tampa | MacDill Air Force Base | Military base |
| Tampa | Port of Tampa power and utility facilities | Power / utility |
| Jacksonville | Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) | Military base |
| Jacksonville | Blount Island Terminal & industrial shipyards | Shipyard / port |
| Jacksonville | Cecil Field Naval Air Station | Military base |
| Polk County | Central Florida phosphate mines (IMC, Cargill) | Mining |
| Brevard County | Cape Canaveral / Kennedy Space Center facilities | Aerospace |
| Port Everglades | Fort Lauderdale port shipyard & marine trades | Shipyard / port |
| Pensacola | Naval Air Station Pensacola | Military base |
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Florida has a 4-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims (Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a)), running from the date of diagnosis. Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of death. Florida's 4-year window is among the longest nationwide, but waiting risks lost evidence.
Major sites include the Tampa Shipbuilding and Engineering Company (TASCO), Port Everglades and Jacksonville shipyards, central Florida phosphate mines (Polk County), Cape Canaveral aerospace facilities, and power plants statewide. Florida's post-WWII construction boom also used extensive asbestos in building materials.
Florida courts accept jurisdiction when the defendant does business in the state or the plaintiff is a Florida resident. Cases involving multi-state exposure often access trust funds from multiple trusts simultaneously, significantly increasing total recovery.
Yes. VA disability benefits and legal compensation are entirely separate. Veterans with service-connected mesothelioma qualify for 100% VA disability ($3,831/month in 2026), payable for life. The PACT Act of 2022 expanded presumptive service connection for mesothelioma. Trust fund claims and lawsuit settlements are unaffected.
Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa) is one of the few NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers with a dedicated thoracic oncology program for mesothelioma. Other major programs include University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, AdventHealth (Orlando), and Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.
Danziger & De Llano is led by two founding partners who have spent their entire careers on plaintiff-side asbestos litigation. Together they have over 50 years of combined legal experience exclusively on mesothelioma litigation. Founding partner Paul Danziger has recovered more than $2 billion for asbestos victims and their families.
Founding Partner • Texas Bar #00788880
Founding Partner • Texas Bar #00786666
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The following recoveries were achieved by Danziger & De Llano on behalf of mesothelioma victims and their families. Amounts shown are after attorneys' fees and case expenses — what the client received directly. Three of five documented recoveries are veteran/Navy cases, directly relevant to Florida's NAS Jacksonville, TASCO shipyard, and MacDill AFB cohorts.
| Recovery | Case Summary |
|---|---|
| $6,142,650 | 68-year-old woman — mesothelioma from secondary exposure (laundering husband's asbestos-contaminated work clothes during his general contracting career) |
| $5,939,010 | 46-year-old man — mesothelioma after asbestos exposure during boat repair and demolition work |
| $4,750,000 | 49-year-old veteran — mesothelioma after asbestos exposure during Navy career |
| $3,921,750 | 68-year-old veteran — mesothelioma after exposure during Navy service, construction, and auto-mechanics work |
| $3,600,450 | 67-year-old veteran — mesothelioma after Navy service and work as a construction contractor |
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and recoveries depend on the specific facts and circumstances. Verified case results sourced from mesothelioma.net.
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