Brian F. Early - New York, NY
Attorney at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in New York, NY
122 East 42nd St. Suite 4700 New York, NY 10168
- Free Consultation
New York Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Brian Early is the managing partner at the New York City law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen. Since 2001, his practice has focused on helping victims of asbestos exposure that have been diagnosed with mesothelioma including pleural, sarcomatoid or epithelial mesothelioma. He makes it his personal mission to fight hard for his clients and their families so that they receive the needed financial compensation for their injury.
Graduating cum laude from Harvard University in 1996 with an A.B. in economics, Attorney Brian Early was awarded the Harvard College scholarship for academic achievement and was on the Dean's List all semesters. He next attended Georgetown University Law Center where he served as an editor on The Georgetown Law Journal and graduated magna cum laude in 2000.
Attorney Early serves as a Liaison Counsel to the court in the New York City Asbestos Litigation. He has also been an invited speaker at several conferences on asbestos litigation. He is a member of the bar in the states of New York, California, and Connecticut and of the District of Columbia. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, since 2024
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, since 2024
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, since 2024
Education
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Legal Education
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2000
Honors: cum laude
Law Journal: Georgetown Law Journal, Editor
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Harvard University, 1996
A.B.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Harvard College scholarship for academic achievement
Major: Economics
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Harvard University, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Riprap Friends - An organization that supports pediatric oncology patients.
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2001
- Connecticut, 2016
- California, 2002
- District of Columbia, 2002
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
122 East 42nd St.
Suite 4700
New York, NY 10168
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)
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