Ethan James Early - NY Lawyer Profile

Lawyer Ethan Early is a partner at the law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in New York City. His focus on assisting mesothelioma and asbestos sufferers revolves mainly around asbestos bankruptcy cases. As a legal representative specializing in asbestos issues, he oversees the bankruptcy division, appears in bankruptcy court, and handles other bankruptcy-related matters. Under his guidance, the bankruptcy department has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for the clients of the firm. Lawyer Early is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies to ensure that individuals afflicted with pleural mesothelioma receive the appropriate compensation. Through the asbestos bankruptcy trust mechanism, clients may, in certain instances, receive substantial compensation without having to initiate a lawsuit or go through a deposition process. Mr. Early earned his degree from Princeton University in 1995 and completed his legal studies at the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1999. During his time at UCONN, he served as an associate editor for the Connecticut Journal of International Law. He became a part of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in 1999. Some of the noteworthy cases he has been involved in include: In Re: Metex MFG., et al., Case No. 12-14554 (Bankr. S.D. N.Y.), In Re: Specialty Products Holding Corp., No. 10-11780 (Bankr. D. Del.), In Re: United Gilsonite Laboratories 5:11-bk-02032 (Bankr. M.D. Pa.), In re: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc., Case No. 08-27822 (Bankr. D.N.J.), and In Re: Energy Future Holdings Corp., No. 14-10979 (Bankr. D. Del). Lawyer Early is licensed to practice law in New York, Connecticut, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York.