Submitted 19th October 2005
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Baron & Budd, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to safeguarding the rights of people and communities injured by corporate wrongdoing.
Since it was founded in Dallas back in 1977, Baron & Budd has garnered national acclaim for championing the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With over 80 attorneys and more than 400 staff, B&B’s size and resources have enabled the firm to take on some of the largest and most complex cases of their kind. Among the things that make B&B unique are the quality of cases it handles and the complexity of legal issues it confronts. The firm's belief in teamwork, creativity, and responsiveness to clients is, and always will be, unwavering.
B&B devotes its practice to toxic tort litigation, representing individuals, municipalities, and water providers seeking redress from manufacturers of hazardous products and corporate polluters. The firm handles cases for injuries caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene and other toxic substances. The firm also represents municipalities and water providers seeking clean-up costs for water contamination; investors harmed by securities fraud; and consumers.
B&B is a recognized national leader of the trial bar. In fact, B&B was named to "The Plaintiffs' Hot List" of exemplary plaintiffs' firms in the United States by The National Law Journal in 2003 and 2004. American Lawyer in 2004 named B&B one of the 16 most successful plaintiffs' firms in the country. The firm's scorecard of legal victories includes landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and several state supreme courts.
MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. As a service to our clients and other mesothelioma victims who contact us, Baron & Budd has prepared a helpful packet of information about mesothelioma and treatment options for the disease.
AsbestosDecades ago, hundreds of thousands of workers across the country were exposed to asbestos. As a result, The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that 8 to 11 million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date.
Water ContaminationWater is being threatened by a multitude of contaminants, causing an unprecedented water contamination crisis with national implications. Contaminated drinking water supplies exist throughout the U.S., which can be harmful to the health of its citizens.
BenzeneBenzene is a colorless, aromatic liquid that evaporates rapidly under ordinary atmospheric conditions. The great majority of the benzene produced in the United States is produced by the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
Dangerous DrugsMost of us take prescription and over-the-counter medications at some point in our lives. We also trust that the companies who sell these drugs ensure that they are safe before they are ever sold to the public. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
SecuritiesB&B represents individuals and institutional investors in cases involving securities fraud. In a securities fraud case, a company whose stock is traded in the stock market has made false statements about its earnings, sales expectations, or new products.
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