Philadelphia · Serving all of Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawyer Who Answers to You — Not a Call Center
If you or a parent were diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania, Michael C. Schafle — counsel in Philadelphia’s asbestos litigation docket — will tell you plainly where your case stands and what happens next.
Michael C. Schafle, Esq. · Founding Partner, Green & Schafle, LLC · Admitted in Pennsylvania (2005) and New Jersey · PA Bar ID 94298 — verify at the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Straight answers
The Four Questions Every Family Asks First
“Is this a real lawyer, or a call center?”
This site is one attorney. When you call, your case stays with Michael Schafle in Philadelphia — there is no network of firms behind this website to hand you off to, and no one else answering under his name.
“Is it too late to file?”
Probably not. Pennsylvania’s deadline generally runs from the diagnosis — not from asbestos exposure decades ago. A diagnosis this year usually means the clock only recently started. Find out where you stand before assuming it’s too late.
“What does this cost while we’re drowning in medical bills?”
Nothing up front. The fee is contingent — a percentage of a recovery, and only if there is one. How the fee and case expenses work is put in writing before you sign anything.
“Will a lawsuit take over the time we have left?”
Most Pennsylvania mesothelioma claims resolve through asbestos trust funds and settlements, not a courtroom. Michael will tell you plainly what your case would actually require of you — usually less than families expect.
Mesothelioma Is a Specific Disease. It Deserves a Lawyer Who Handles It Specifically.
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos — and Pennsylvania’s shipyards, steel mills, refineries, and rail lines exposed generations of workers. Michael Schafle has spent roughly two decades representing injured people in complex mass-tort litigation, including asbestos cases on Philadelphia’s dedicated docket. He handles Pennsylvania mesothelioma cases personally: the exposure investigation, the trust-fund filings, and, where it’s the right move, the lawsuit.
Meet Michael Schafle — credentials, docket history, and how he works →
The Schafle Standard
What Happens Next — In Plain Terms
A free, unhurried case review
You talk to Michael — not an intake service. He’ll ask about the diagnosis and work history, and tell you honestly whether you have a case. If you don’t, he’ll say so.
We reconstruct the exposure
Job sites, union records, ship logs, product lines. Pennsylvania’s industrial history is documented — the work is matching your family’s history to it. You gather nothing yourself.
Trust claims, a lawsuit, or both
Most families recover through asbestos trust funds, court claims, or a combination. You pay no fee unless there is a recovery, and costs are explained before anything is filed.
Results On the Record
Verdicts and settlements above are actual results from cases handled by Michael C. Schafle. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case is different. Details and provenance on the Results page. See the results →
A Philadelphia Lawyer, On the Philadelphia Docket
Michael Schafle co-founded Green & Schafle in 2015 after beginning his career on the defense side — he knows how asbestos defendants value cases because he’s seen it from their table. He is a lifelong greater-Philadelphia resident, a Temple Law graduate, and counsel in mass-tort litigation nationally, from the Philadelphia asbestos docket to federal MDLs.
Full credentials, docket history, and how he works →
Quick Answers Before You Call
How much does a mesothelioma lawyer cost in Pennsylvania?
Nothing up front. The fee is contingent: a percentage of a recovery, only if there is one, with the agreement and case expenses explained in writing before you sign anything.
How long do I have to file a mesothelioma claim in Pennsylvania?
Generally two years, and the clock usually starts at diagnosis, not at the asbestos exposure decades ago (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). A recent diagnosis almost always means there is still time; confirm your own deadline before assuming otherwise.
Do I have to go to court to get mesothelioma compensation?
Usually not. Most Pennsylvania claims resolve through asbestos trust funds and settlements, and for the patient a case typically means one deposition, which can often be taken at home.
Find Out Where Your Family Stands
The review is free, it commits you to nothing, and you will get a straight answer — including “you don’t need a lawyer for this.” Pennsylvania’s filing deadlines are short; finding out early costs nothing.
Not ready to talk to anyone yet? Read how Pennsylvania mesothelioma compensation actually works — no form, no phone call.
Green & Schafle, LLC · 2332 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145