Brayton Purcell LLP

Brayton Purcell LLP is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in toxic tort litigation, with a primary focus on representing individuals and families harmed by toxic exposures and catastrophic injuries. Established in 1983 by Alan Brayton, the firm's core mission is to pursue justice and maximize compensation for its clients. Headquartered in Novato, California, Brayton Purcell LLP maintains a national presence with additional offices in states such as Oregon, Utah, Washington, Colorado, and New Hampshire.

The firm's key services include legal representation for victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases, an area in which they are recognized as one of the most experienced firms in the United States. Brayton Purcell LLP is also a national leader in the rapidly expanding field of artificial stone silicosis litigation, representing countertop fabricators and installers across the country. Beyond toxic torts, the firm handles a range of personal injury cases, including those arising from automobile accidents, falls, construction activities, and workplace injuries, as well as real estate law, estate planning, workers' compensation, mortuary malpractice, and whistleblower claims. They represent clients in all 50 states.

Under the leadership of founding partner Alan Brayton and senior partners like Gilbert Purcell and James Nevin, Brayton Purcell LLP has achieved significant legal victories. The firm has secured over $3.7 billion for victims in asbestos cases and over $200 million in verdicts and settlements for silicosis clients in the last two years. Notably, in May 2026, the firm announced a $17.45 million verdict in Colorado's first artificial-stone silicosis case. Brayton Purcell LLP was also named a finalist for the 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by Public Justice, reflecting its commitment to high-impact litigation and advocacy for public health concerns, particularly regarding the dangers of artificial stone.