The Firm

OUR HISTORY

Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. began more than 35 years ago when six attorneys started their own practice to help working people. Originally with Baskin and Sears, these six worked in the Frick Building and filed lawsuits for people suffering from lung diseases from working with asbestos products.

As one of the first law firms in the country to sue the manufacturers of asbestos products for causing asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma in their clients, these attorneys became pioneers in asbestos litigation. They conducted depositions and obtained corporate documents to show the manufacturers knew the products were deadly prior to production yet chose to keep the dangers silent in fear of hurting sales. The documents and depositions gathered are still used today by law firms around the country working in asbestos litigation.

Soon a problem developed: several of the companies the attorneys filed suit against were clients of Baskin and Sears and were unhappy to learn they were being sued by attorneys who worked for the law firm that represented them. As a result, the six lawyers left Baskin and formed Henderson and Goldberg in the mid-1980s. Staying in the Frick Building, they worked a few floors away from their former office.

As the firm began to grow, Henderson and Goldberg relocated to 1030 Fifth Avenue. Within the next few years, more attorneys were added and the practice continued to expand.

Changes in the firm led to a 1993 name change from Henderson and Goldberg to Goldberg, Persky, Jennings & White, P.C. When Jennings retired in 2004, the firm became Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. The sale of the 1030 Fifth Ave building in 2015 led to relocation in October of that year to 11 Stanwix, Suite 1800, where the principle office of the firm resides today.

As one of the largest personal injury law firms in Western Pennsylvania, GPW expanded its practice and opened offices in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as well as Weirton, West Virginia, and Detroit, Michigan.

Working Lawyers for Working People

MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEYS

Have you been injured by asbestos? Exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.

More than 35 years ago, the asbestos attorneys of Goldberg, Persky & White were pioneers in asbestos lawsuits; today, we have grown with offices in Western Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia, representing injured people. Our experience in asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits, our large collection of corporate evidence and expert testimonies, and our dedication to the victims of asbestos exposure make us truly working lawyers for working people.

We have represented thousands of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis victims. Because of our involvement in asbestos litigation from the beginning, our Pittsburgh mesothelioma lawyers have a clear understanding of what is required to succeed, especially in mesothelioma lawsuits.

Asbestos History

The industry titans that used asbestos products knew for decades how carcinogenic the “miracle mineral” was and did not warn or protect their employees from the risks posed by asbestos exposure. Corporations put profits over the lives of their workers and those workers’ families. Many were left unaware of the link between their exposure to asbestos and their cancer.

Job Sites

Over 30 years of asbestos litigation, we have collected depositions, invoices, blueprints, and other documentation on thousands of job sites. Our list of asbestos job sites is just a portion of locations where our former clients have worked.

FAQ

Do I have an asbestos case? How much will my asbestos lawsuit cost? How long will it take to resolve? Our Asbestos Attorneys can easily answer your commonly asked questions.

From Our Clients

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My husband and I had our first meeting in Weirton in the Fall of 2021 with Leif Ocheltree, as my husband had been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Following that meeting, we decided to file a lawsuit. We learned a lawsuit is a long process with a lot of work on both sides and I had never done anything like this before – but with all your expertise, guidance, and help, we got through it. I had hoped my husband would be alive to hear the outcome of the case, but unfortunately that didn’t happen. His main goal was to leave me with a secure future and thanks to all of you, that has happened. Our case is in the settlement phase, so I wanted to thank all of you for all you have done to make this possible. I am now forever grateful for what you have done for us. Take care and God Bless.

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Through the years GPW has done everything needed to help us receive the compensation for my problems with asbestos. We appreciate all you have done. Thank you so much.

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Best law firm in West Virginia!!!

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Very polite, respectful, well-mannered, blunt, and gets the job done.. handles issues on hand no matter what the cause is and willing to work with you financially! Doesn’t get any better than that my boy! YOU CAN COUNT ON THEM

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When my husband and I had our first meeting with an Attorney from your office, I had no idea of the excellent service that I was about to receive. It has been 12 years since my husband died and thanks to your firm I have been able to live a comfortable life. Six years ago I found that I no longer could continue to take care of my home, that is when I moved to California to be near my youngest son. I moved into a 55+ Village, a very unusual one with over 18000 residents, 210 clubs and organizations, so I am able to keep quite active.

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I cannot find the words to tell you of my amazement and thankfulness that your firm was suggested to me. Thanks to you when the time comes I will be able, without being a burden to my children, to still take care of myself and have the help I need.