Ethan J. 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 Ethan Early is a partner in the New York City law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. His work serving mesothelioma and asbestos victims is centered primarily around asbestos bankruptcy matters. As an asbestos attorney, he manages the bankruptcy department, makes bankruptcy court appearances, and addresses other bankruptcy related issues.
Under his leadership, the bankruptcy department has collected hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of the firm’s clients. Attorney Early constantly seeks new and creative ways to help pleural mesothelioma victims receive the compensation they deserve. Through the asbestos bankruptcy trust process, clients, in some cases, need not even file a lawsuit or undergo a deposition in order to receive substantial compensation.
Attorney Early graduated from Princeton University in 1995 and the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1999. While at UCONN he was an associate editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law. He joined the law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in 1999.
Attorney Early is a licensed attorney in New York, Connecticut, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, 2025
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Connecticut School of Law,
Hartford,
Connecticut, 1999
J.D.
Law Journal: Connecticut Journal of International Law, Associate Editor
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University of Connecticut School of Law,
Hartford,
Connecticut, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Princeton University,
NJ
B.A.
Honors: Received the Vaughn Cup
Honors: Team Award for dedication to Princeton Hockey
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Princeton University,
NJ
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Representative Cases
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In Re: Metex MFG., et al., Case No. 12-14554 (Bankr. S.D. N.Y.)
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In Re: Specialty Products Holding Corp., No. 10-11780 (Bankr. D. Del.)
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In Re: United Gilsonite Laboratories 5:11-bk-02032 (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
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In re: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc., Case No. 08-27822 (Bankr. D.N.J.)
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In Re: Energy Future Holdings Corp., No. 14-10979 (Bankr. D. Del)
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2000
- Connecticut, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
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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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