Michael Carroll Schafle is a Philadelphia trial lawyer and a co-founding partner of Green & Schafle, LLC, the firm he built with Adam Green. He has spent his career representing injured people in complex litigation. His Pennsylvania mesothelioma practice is rooted in Philadelphia, one of the busiest asbestos litigation venues in the country, and he handles these cases in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
When a family is facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, the best advice is to vet any lawyer before hiring one.
Verify Your Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Attorney’s License
Michael is licensed in Pennsylvania and has practiced there for many years. He has also appeared in federal courts and mass tort proceedings around the country. His Pennsylvania record is public, including his attestation of professional liability insurance and his clean disciplinary history: look up his record at the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Litigation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has long had a dedicated system for asbestos cases. Michael handles mesothelioma claims there directly, not through a referral network. The exposure investigation, the asbestos trust claims, and the lawsuit itself are all handled by his firm, in his home court. He has helped families recover meaningful compensation in mesothelioma and wrongful death cases, including claims for tradespeople and laborers exposed on the job. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Details appear on the results page with that same disclaimer.
National Mass Tort and MDL Experience
Beyond asbestos cases, Michael has represented clients in a range of federal multidistrict litigation, including cases involving prescription drugs, consumer products, and medical devices such as Xarelto, Zantac, Roundup, 3M earplugs, metal-on-metal hip implants, and IVC filters. Large mass torts tend to draw well-funded defense teams. Years of litigating against them are the kind of preparation a mesothelioma case calls for.
From Insurance Defense to Plaintiffs’ Advocate
Michael started his career representing corporations and insurance companies. That experience shapes how he builds cases today. He knows how defendants and insurers evaluate claims, and he prepares each file to withstand that scrutiny.
Peer Recognition for a Philadelphia Mass Tort Lawyer
Michael has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions (Plaintiffs), and by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, including in Class Action and Mass Torts, with Rising Star recognition earlier in his career.
These are peer-based listings chosen by their publishers. They are not certifications. Michael is not a certified specialist in asbestos litigation and does not claim to be. His practice concentrates on mass tort and asbestos cases.
Education and Philadelphia Roots
Michael earned his law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law and his undergraduate degree in finance, with honors, from the Catholic University of America. He has lived in the greater Philadelphia area his whole life and is raising his family here. He supports La Salle College High School through its alumni board and its scholarship golf outing.
How Michael Works with Mesothelioma Families
Your first conversation is with Michael, not an intake service. He will tell you plainly whether you have a case, what it will ask of your family, and what the fee agreement says before you sign anything. If you don’t need a lawyer, he’ll tell you that too. Start with a free case review, or first read how a Pennsylvania mesothelioma case works.