For nearly three decades, Baron & Budd has championed the rights of people and communities harmed by toxic substances. Long recognized as a national leader in toxic tort litigation, the firm and its attorneys have been repeatedly recognized for our advocacy. This section provides profiles on some of the cases we have handled involving individuals and communities affected by exposure to hazardous substances.
Exposure to Toxic Substances: Case Studies
Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Pipeline Link
Radiation Poisoning Affecting Two Communities
In the Shadow of a Lead Smelter
rssOther Toxic Substances Related News
May 4, 2010
Health Alert: Baron & Budd, P.C. Warns That Career Painters May Be at Risk for Asbestos Cancer
DALLAS (May 4, 2010)—Baron & Budd, P.C. issued a health alert today for career painters and others who may have worked with painting products. These workers may be at risk for deadly diseases, such as mesothelioma, that are caused by asbestos exposure. Baron & Budd attorney John Langdoc noted the rise of cancer risks for these individuals after working with a number of affected families. Read More
January 6, 2010
Baron & Budd’s Greatest Hits of the Decade
As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close and we reflect on the past ten years, Baron & Budd would like to share with you what we consider some of our law firm’s major accomplishments—our “Greatest Hits” of the decade, if you will. So, in the spirit of Casey Kasem, here is our countdown of the decade. We wish all of you happy holidays and a prosperous new year—and new decade—to come. Read More
September 4, 2009
Baron & Budd Shareholder Burton LeBlanc Appointed to Louisiana Bar Foundation Panel
September 4, 2009 (Baton Rouge, La.) Baron & Budd, P.C. shareholder Burton LeBlanc was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Capital Area Community Partnership Panel by the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Board of Directors. LeBlanc, a former president of the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ), also recently became Treasurer of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and Chairman of AAJ’s National Finance Council, which heads up most of the organization’s fundraising efforts. Read More
