Co-founder and President

James F. Early

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen

New York, NY

Licensed in 3 States

About James

Attorney James F. Early is the co-founder and president of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, with over 40 years of experience representing asbestos victims, particularly those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. He has successfully represented thousands of asbestos victims nationwide and hundreds of children with lead paint poisoning.

Licensed States

Connecticut New Hampshire New York

Education

B.A.

Harvard College

J.D.

Boston University School of Law

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2026

The Best Lawyers in America®

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2025

The Best Lawyers in America®

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2024

Lawyer of the Year

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2024

The Best Lawyers in America®

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2023

Professional Associations

Connecticut Bar AssociationNew York Bar AssociationNew Hampshire Bar AssociationNew Haven County Bar AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeConnecticut Trial Lawyers Association