Serving Families Across Texas Affected by Asbestos and Mesothelioma
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, we're here to help. Our Round Rock office serves clients throughout Texas: From Houston and Dallas to San Antonio and El Paso, and everywhere in between.
We've recovered over $400 million for families impacted by asbestos exposure, and we understand how urgent and overwhelming these cases can be. We don't just take on cases—we take care of people. That starts with listening.
Why Choose Our Texas Legal Team?
Personal Experience Drives Our Mission
Founded by a cancer survivor who lost multiple family members to asbestos-related diseases
Deep understanding of what families face during cancer treatment and legal proceedings
Headquartered in Texas since 2014, with our Round Rock office serving as our largest operational center
Comprehensive Legal Services
Asbestos trust fund claims (available to nearly all our clients)
Personal injury lawsuits when appropriate
Social Security Disability and VA claims assistance
Workers' compensation coordination
No fees unless we recover compensation for your family
Not a Call Center or Referral Network We're a dedicated asbestos law firm with actual staff in Texas. When you call, you speak with our team, not a call center that refers your case elsewhere.
Texas Asbestos Exposure: The Petrochemical Capital of America
Where America's Energy Industry Built Its Foundation
Texas has one of the most concentrated and devastating asbestos exposure histories in the United States. The state's massive petrochemical industry, shipbuilding operations, steel production, and construction boom created exposure scenarios that affected hundreds of thousands of workers across multiple generations.
Our Round Rock office is strategically positioned to serve the heart of Texas industrial exposure. We're located within driving distance of the massive petrochemical corridor stretching from Beaumont through Houston to Lake Charles, Louisiana. That's an area that represents one of the highest concentrations of asbestos exposure in American history.
The Petrochemical Corridor: America's Most Dangerous Industrial Zone
Beaumont/Port Arthur Area The "Golden Triangle" of Texas petrochemicals created some of the most severe occupational asbestos exposure in American industry:
Texaco Port Arthur Refinery - One of the largest refining complexes in the world
ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery - Massive integrated petroleum and chemical operations
Gulf Oil Refinery - Major petroleum processing and chemical production
DuPont Beaumont - Chemical manufacturing with extensive high-temperature operations
Goodyear Beaumont - Synthetic rubber production requiring heat-resistant materials
We know these facilities down to individual unit numbers: Which specific asbestos products were used in at Texaco's FCC 1, 2, and 3 during turnarounds, which contractors installed the superheater on top of the hydrogen unit at Exxon in Beaumont, and which boiler units at Gulf in Port Arthur were built with Unibestos pipe coverings.
Houston Petrochemical Complex The Houston area represents the largest concentration of chemical plants in the world:
ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery - Massive integrated refining and chemical operations
Shell Deer Park Refinery - Major petroleum processing and chemical manufacturing
Chevron Pasadena Refinery - Integrated refining operations
LyondellBasell Houston - Chemical and polymer manufacturing
Various Dow Chemical facilities - Chemical production throughout the Houston area
Texas City Industrial Complex
Marathon Petroleum Texas City Refinery - Major Gulf Coast refining operations
BP Texas City Refinery - Historical petroleum processing (site of major industrial accidents)
Various chemical plants and marine terminals
Shipbuilding and Marine Industries
Orange Shipbuilding Company Located in Orange, Texas, this facility built hundreds of vessels during World War II, exposing thousands of workers to massive concentrations of asbestos in ship insulation, pipe covering, and gaskets.
Houston Ship Channel Extensive marine facilities, ship repair operations, and cargo handling exposed maritime workers throughout the Houston area.
Port of Corpus Christi Marine operations, ship repair, and petroleum loading facilities created exposure scenarios for dock workers, longshoremen, and maritime personnel.
Steel and Heavy Manufacturing
Armco Steel Houston - Major integrated steel production facility Sheffield Steel Houston - Steel processing and fabrication Various foundries and metal fabrication shops throughout Texas industrial areas
Construction and Building Trades
Texas's massive post-war growth and oil boom construction required extensive use of asbestos materials:
Commercial construction in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
Industrial facility construction throughout the petrochemical corridor
Residential construction using asbestos insulation, siding, and flooring
School and public building construction throughout the state
Power Generation
Texas's massive electrical infrastructure relied heavily on asbestos:
Texas Utilities (TXU) facilities throughout the state
Houston Lighting & Power plants serving the Houston area
Municipal utilities in major Texas cities
Industrial co-generation facilities at chemical plants and refineries
How Texas Law Protects Asbestos Victims
Statute of Limitations
Texas provides a two-year statute of limitations for asbestos personal injury cases from the date of discovery of the injury and its connection to asbestos exposure. For wrongful death cases, families have two years from the date of death.
However, Texas courts have developed sophisticated "discovery rule" interpretations that can extend these deadlines in appropriate circumstances, particularly when asbestos exposure occurred decades before diagnosis.
Texas Asbestos Litigation Landscape
Specialized Court Experience Texas courts, particularly in Jefferson County (Beaumont) and Harris County (Houston), have extensive experience with asbestos litigation. These jurisdictions have seen thousands of asbestos cases and have developed efficient procedures for managing complex multi-defendant litigation.
The Legacy of Borg-Warner v. Flores This landmark Texas Supreme Court decision fundamentally changed asbestos litigation by requiring plaintiffs to prove that each defendant's product was a "substantial factor" in causing their disease. While this made cases more complex, it also created opportunities for well-prepared cases to achieve significant verdicts.
Favorable Damage Laws Texas allows recovery for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and other economic damages. The state also permits wrongful death recovery for surviving family members, including loss of consortium claims for spouses.
Trust Fund Claims Strategy
Texas's legal landscape makes strategic coordination between trust fund claims and litigation crucial. The timing of trust fund filings can significantly impact litigation settlements, requiring careful analysis of each case's specific circumstances.
Texas also has favorable laws regarding workers' compensation coordination, often allowing recovery from multiple sources without excessive setoffs.
Local Medical Support & Resources
Premier Cancer Treatment Centers
Texas families have access to world-renowned cancer treatment facilities:
Houston Medical Center:
MD Anderson Cancer Center - Consistently ranked #1 cancer hospital in America
Houston Methodist Hospital - Premier cancer treatment and research
Memorial Hermann Cancer Center - Comprehensive oncology services
Baylor College of Medicine - Academic medical center with clinical trials
Dallas/Fort Worth:
UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center - National Cancer Institute-designated facility
Baylor University Medical Center - Major cancer treatment facility
Texas Oncology - Statewide network of cancer specialists
San Antonio:
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center - Regional comprehensive cancer center
Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center - Full-service oncology facility
Other Major Cities:
Scott & White (Temple) - Major regional cancer center
East Texas Medical Center (Tyler) - Regional cancer treatment
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Lubbock) - West Texas cancer care
Travel and Treatment Support
While Texas has excellent cancer treatment options, including MD Anderson (often considered the world's premier cancer hospital) some families prefer specialized facilities elsewhere. We can ethically advance costs for travel and lodging when families need treatment at out-of-state facilities, or even if they just need assistance with a hotel stay near MD Anderson.
Free Asbestos Health Testing
For families of our mesothelioma clients, we provide free asbestos-related health testing throughout Texas. We can arrange chest X-rays and other screening at convenient locations in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and other major Texas cities.
This testing is completely free with no strings attached. We don't get reimbursed when compensation comes in, and there's no obligation to hire us even if testing reveals exposure-related changes.
Why Location Matters for Your Texas Case
Understanding Texas Industrial Geography
Texas's massive size and industrial diversity require deep regional knowledge:
East Texas Petrochemical Corridor - Refineries, chemical plants, and marine facilities from Beaumont to Louisiana Houston Metropolitan Area - World's largest petrochemical complex with hundreds of facilities Gulf Coast - Marine operations, shipbuilding, and petroleum infrastructure Dallas/Fort Worth - Construction, aerospace, and general manufacturing San Antonio Area - Military installations, construction, and general industry West Texas - Oil field operations, construction, and agricultural equipment
Strategic Venue Considerations
Texas's large size creates important strategic decisions about where to file cases:
Jefferson County (Beaumont) has extensive experience with petrochemical exposure cases and juries familiar with industrial working conditions.
Harris County (Houston) handles high volumes of asbestos cases with sophisticated court procedures and judicial experience.
Dallas County offers different jury demographics and may be optimal for certain types of exposure cases.
Other counties may provide strategic advantages depending on specific exposure circumstances and defendant connections.
Visit or Contact Our Round Rock Office
In-Person Consultations Available
We welcome in-person appointments by request at our Round Rock office, conveniently located in the Austin metropolitan area. We're easily accessible with convenient parking, and we're happy to meet with you and your family in a comfortable, private setting.
Round Rock Office Address:
Law Offices of Justinian C. Lane, Esq.
2704 Meister Place
Round Rock, TX 78664
Statewide Service
We serve families throughout Texas, including:
Major Metropolitan Areas:
Houston Area: Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pearland
Dallas/Fort Worth: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, Garland, Arlington, Grand Prairie
San Antonio Area: San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Universal City
Austin Area: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville
East Texas (Petrochemical Corridor):
Beaumont/Port Arthur: Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Nederland, Groves
Houston Suburbs: Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Baytown, Texas City
Other East Texas: Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Kilgore, Carthage
Central Texas:
Temple/Killeen Area: Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights, Belton
Waco Area: Waco, Hewitt, Woodway
Bryan/College Station: Bryan, College Station
South Texas:
Corpus Christi Area: Corpus Christi, Portland, Aransas Pass
Rio Grande Valley: McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Edinburg
Laredo Area: Laredo, Eagle Pass
West Texas:
Lubbock Area: Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview
Midland/Odessa: Midland, Odessa, Big Spring
El Paso Area: El Paso, Las Cruces (NM)
North Texas:
Amarillo Area: Amarillo, Canyon, Borger
Wichita Falls Area: Wichita Falls, Vernon
Ready to Help
📞 Call Now: 833-4-ASBESTOS (833-427-2378)
During your free consultation, we'll:
Review your medical diagnosis and exposure history
Explain all available legal options specific to Texas law
Discuss venue strategy and timeline expectations for Texas courts
Answer your questions about Texas's specialized asbestos litigation procedures
Provide resources to help you understand your situation
We're here to help, at your pace and on your terms.
There's no pressure, no obligation, and no cost for this consultation. We simply want to ensure you understand your options and can make informed decisions about your family's future in Texas's complex industrial landscape.