James F. Early - New Haven, CT
Attorney at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyers in New Haven, CT
One Century Tower 265 Church Street, 11th Floor New Haven, CT 06510
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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55
Years
Experience
New Haven Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Attorney Information
Overview
In the 1980's, Attorney Early successfully undertook to represent thousands of workers who contracted diseases from occupational exposure to asbestos. He is the co-founder and president of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen.
Currently Attorney Early concentrates his practice in representing asbestos victims, particularly those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. He represents thousands of asbestos victims nationwide. Also, he has represented hundreds of children afflicted with lead paint poisoning.
Attorney Early graduated from Harvard College and then from the Boston University School of Law. He is a member of the Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, and New Haven County Bar Associations; the American Association for Justice; and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Early was admitted to the Bar, 1971, New Hampshire and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire; 1973, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit; 1975, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1977 U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit; 1987 United States District Court, District of Rhode Island; and 2015 New York.
Attorney Early has been recognized by two of the best lawyer rating systems in the U.S. He has been selected for inclusion in the oldest lawyer rating publication, Best Lawyers, which is widely recognized for accuracy and integrity (Since 2007 — Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs; 2022 & 2024 — “Lawyer of the Year” Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, New Haven; click here for selection criteria). He has also been named “Super Lawyer” by the Super Lawyers rating service in recognition of his professional achievement and the high degree of peer recognition that he has earned throughout his career (2007, 2009-2021 — Products Plaintiff; click here for selection criteria). No more than 5% of the lawyers in any given state are awarded this prestigious designation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, since 2007
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, 2022 & 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About James F. Early
Included on the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
J.D.
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
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Non Legal Education
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Harvard College,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
A.B.
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Harvard College,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Co-founder and President
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2015
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2001
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2001
- District of Columbia, 2002
- New Hampshire, 1971
- U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, 1971
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1973
- Connecticut, 1975
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1975
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 1987
Other Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association (Member)
- New York Bar Association (Member)
- New Hampshire Bar Association (Member)
- New Haven County Bar Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
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Contact
One Century Tower
265 Church Street, 11th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 800-336-0086
Email: Send a message
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https://www.elslaw.com/
(Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, a National Mesothelioma Law Firm)
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https://www.elslaw.com/contact-us/
(Free Mesothelioma Case Evaluation)
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https://mesothelioma.com/
(Comprehensive Mesothelioma Resource for Patients)
- https://www.elslaw.com/contact-us/ (Free Mesothelioma Case Evaluation)
Hours: We’re available 24/7 for both in-person and virtual appointments.
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