From the firm’s inception, representing clients nationwide in claims of exposure to toxins has been one of Governo Law Firm LLC’s core practice areas. The firm has litigated cases involving many different toxins, but has developed specialties in asbestos, mold and lead poisoning claims.
We currently represent over 50 companies in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine, and we also serve as National Coordinating Counsel for a number of clients.
Asbestos litigation has bankrupted scores of otherwise viable companies. This trend continues and investors need sound business advice. As members of the Asbestos Liability Risk Assessment (ALRA) Group, we analyze asbestos risks for business, insurance and financial clients and predict their future asbestos liability. The ALRA Group has a proven track record in counseling companies about asbestos liability risk management strategies.
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Protect Your Client's Right to Tell the Whole Story - 4/22/2013
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Connecticut Superior Court Embraces Narrow Application of Bare Metal Defense in Two Summary Judgment Decisions - 4/1/2013
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EPA Exercises Its Authority in Setting Potential Fines against New Hampshire Window Company - 3/29/2013
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Governo Law Firm Attorney Quoted on Trademark Licensor Product Liability - 2/4/2013
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Connecticut Court Grants Rare Summary Judgment to General Contractor on Asbestos Product Liability Claims - 12/4/2012
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New Asbestos Claims Report Released - 11/12/2012
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Federal Judge Quashes Defendant Corporate Depositions in Asbestos Cases Absent Product Identification - 11/5/2012
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Governo Law Firm Attorneys' Guest Blog on Toxic Tort Litigation Blog - 11/2/2012
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Reminder: National Lead Litigation Conference Features Governo Law Firm Partner on Potential Sources of Lead Poisoning - 10/12/2012
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Multidistrict Litigation Asbestos Judge Holds Navy Ship Not a "Product" Under Strict Liability Law - 10/11/2012
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Diesel Exhaust – A Known Human Carcinogen and Potential Source of New Legal Claims - 10/5/2012
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The Emerging Product Liability of Trademark Licensors - 10/3/2012
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Nano-fibers used in cosmetics and sports equipment could be as dangerous as asbestos - 9/18/2012
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$2.4 Million Connecticut Asbestos Verdict Highlights Emerging Liability of Trademark Licensors for Defective Products - 9/10/2012
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Governo Client Dismissed in Childhood Lead Poisoning Suit - 9/7/2012
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Washington Supreme Court Expands Liability for Respirator Manufacturers in Asbestos Case - 8/29/2012
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1,700 Multidistrict Litigation Asbestos Cases Dismissed for Lack of Injury - 8/27/2012
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Discoverability of Asbestos Bankruptcy Claim Documents - 8/24/2012
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Replacement Components Defense in Massachusetts Asbestos Litigation - 8/23/2012
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Bisphenol A Study Warns Consumers Of Unconfirmed Risks – Why You Should Be Wary Of All The Hype - 8/20/2012
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National Lead Litigation Conference Features Governo Law Firm Partner on Potential Sources of Lead Poisoning - 8/14/2012
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Congressional Budget Office Report: the FACT Act of 2012 is Fiscally Responsible - 8/8/2012
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Nanotechnology: New Products Present Potential Liability - 7/30/2012
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Maine Publishes New Chemicals Of High Concern List: Are These Chemicals In Your Closet? - 7/23/2012
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Parent Company May Be Sued for Asbestos-Containing Products of Bankrupt Subsidiary - 7/9/2012
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Massachusetts Appeals Court to Address Replacement Components Defense in Whiting v. CBS Corporation Asbestos Case - 7/2/2012
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Asbestos Trust Transparency Legislation Moves Forward - 6/27/2012
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New CDC Lead Poisoning Guidance has Broad Implications for Public Health and Litigation - 6/26/2012
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Reminder: Trying an Asbestos Case - How to Get the "W" - 6/11/2012
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Toxic Mold Case Dismissal Overturned by New York Appeals Court - 6/5/2012
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Formaldehyde and Fertility - 5/24/2012
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Trying an Asbestos Case - How to Get the "W" - 4/11/2012
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Study Identifies Parking Lot Sealer as Cancer Risk - 1/20/2010
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David Governo Selected as New England Super Lawyer for 2009 - 10/27/2009
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Attorney General of Massachusetts Sues Landlords for Housing Discrimination - 11/14/2008
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David Governo Selected as New England Super Lawyer for 2008 - 10/28/2008
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Jeniffer A.P. Carson and John P. Gardella Named New England Rising Stars for 2008 - 10/27/2008
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National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues Conference - 9/23/2008
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GLF Publishes Revision to Text of Toxic Mold Litigation - 6/24/2008
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BPA Announcement - 6/24/2008
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Nanotechnology risks may include asbestos-like disease - 6/2/2008
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Governo Quoted in Article on Builder Liability for Mold Litigation - 5/19/2008
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EPA adds to the bureaucracy and cost of home repair: New Lead Renovation and Repair Rule - 4/4/2008
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ASTM International 2008 Johnson Conference: Critical issues in Monitoring Asbestos, July 14-18, 2008 - 11/30/2007
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News Bulletin: Home Lead Test Kits Found Unreliable - 10/22/2007
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Product Recalls and Obama's Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306). - 8/10/2007
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New Hampshire passes proposal to reduce blood lead limit. - 7/16/2007
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Milwaukee Jury Rules in Favor of NL Industries. - 7/9/2007
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AHRAE Publish 2007 Residential IAQ Standard - 6/29/2007
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NJ & MI Supreme Courts Dismiss Lead-Paint Suits. - 6/19/2007
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EPA Endorses Senator Obama's Proposal to Eliminate Lead from Child-Occupied Facilities - 6/11/2007
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Lead Paint Lawsuits as Sherwin Holds Investors Conference. - 6/4/2007
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Lead Exposure, IQ, and Behavior in Urban 5 to 7 Year Olds: Does Lead Affect Behavior Only by Lowering IQ? - 4/23/2007
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Radio - David M. Governo tells builders and architects how to avoid construction defect claims. - 4/9/2007
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Novel Legal Theory of 'Public Nuisance' A Case of Over-Reaching - 4/6/2007
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Former Lead Paint Manufacturers Appeal R.I. State Ruling. - 3/30/2007
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David M. Governo quoted in Lawyers Weekly USA. - 3/20/2007
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Mealey’s Lead Litigation Conference April 2007 - 3/6/2007
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No New Trial in Lead-Paint Suit, Judge Rules. - 2/27/2007
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Industry Views: David M. Governo Comments on the Best & Worst of IAQ in 2006 for Indoor Environment Connections. - 1/25/2007
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Spectroscopy Technology Used To Identify NL Industries As Manufacturer Of Lead Pigment Contained In Lead Paint In Plaintiffs’ Apartment - 1/24/2007
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Court Action to Determine If Ohio State Bill Limiting Lead-Paint Manufacturers' Liability Has Been Vetoed - 1/11/2007
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Georgia High Court Strikes Down Asbestos Tort-Reform Law - 1/3/2007
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SJC finds Cambridge courthouse employees have standing to bring civil suit against Chief Justice in asbestos related matter. - 12/28/2006
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Lead Paint Removal Made Safer - 12/20/2006
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Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Retroactive Application Of Georgia Asbestos Bill - 12/5/2006
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3rd Circuit Revives a Proposed Class Action Suit Against Lawyers for failure to disclose fee arrangements. - 11/8/2006
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ASHRAE – Receives EPA Grant to provide Advanced IAQ Guidance - 11/2/2006
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FDA Broadens Access to Lead Care II Blood Lead Test System - Waiver Allows Community-Based Testing. - 10/20/2006
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Proposed Legislation to get Lead Out of Child Care Facilities - 10/13/2006
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Home Inspections and Questions to Ask your Home Inspector. - 9/27/2006
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The Worst Cases of Tax Fraud in US History -- Who Built Your House? - 9/12/2006
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USGS Report Identifies Asbestos Localities in Central U.S. - 9/7/2006
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EPA Issues Draft Guidance to Reduce Auto Mechanic Exposure to Asbestos - 8/30/2006
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Lead Paint – Federal Jury Defense Verdict - 8/21/2006
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The First System for Monitoring Lead Poisoning in Living Cells - 8/15/2006
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The Influence of Exterior Dust and Soil Lead on Interior Dust Lead Levels in Housing that Had Undergone Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control. - 8/7/2006
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Ensuring Indoor Air Quality - 7/28/2006
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American Risk Management Resources List Top 10 States' Relative Hazard Mold Rankings - Western States Face Mold Danger Despite Dry Climate - 7/20/2006
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Asbestos By The Yard - 7/18/2006
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Record rainfall favors mold, health officials warn. - 7/10/2006
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Palm and fern families work to purify home and office of toxins and specific chemicals. - 7/6/2006
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Governo instrumental in Cleaning and Restoration's Apex Award of Excellence. - 7/6/2006
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DuPont Co. named in R.I. ethics complaint - 7/3/2006
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Lead Paint Law - 6/28/2006
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6/9/06: CDC Issues Report on Mold Prevention and Health Effects after Hurricanes - 6/27/2006
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Airborne Mold Spores Increase Kids' Risk For Multiple Allergies - 6/21/2006
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Companies Seek Dismissal of Thousands of Asbestos Cases - 6/14/2006
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ASTM Releases New Baseline Mold Survey Standard for Commercial Buildings - 5/18/2006
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Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace – A Guide for Buildings Owners, Managers and Occupants - 5/18/2006
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CDC Issues Report on Hurricane-Related Mold Exposure - 5/10/2006
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Mold and Water Intrusion: Successfully Litigating Mold Claims - 5/5/2006
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Associate Jeniffer Carson named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer for 2006 - 5/1/2006
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David Governo Honored at ASCR International's Annual Convention and Exhibition - 3/20/2006
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EPA Proposes a New Rule for Lead-Based Paint Work - 3/16/2006
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CDC's Mold Group Publishes Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - 3/13/2006
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Insurers Want Policies of Lead Paint Companies Dropped or Limited - 3/10/2006
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Contrasting Judgments in Massachusetts Lead Poisoning Cases - 2/7/2006
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HUD Reports to Congress on Mold - 2/7/2006
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Mold Sniffing Dogs - 1/25/2006
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Preventing and Litigating IAQ and Toxic Mold Claims: Expert Strategies for Counseling & Defending Your Client - 1/13/2006
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New York Appeals Court Affirms Jury Verdict Linking Asbestos From Welding Rods to Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma - 1/11/2006
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Cout Approves Class Action Settlement for Waikiki Hotel Mold - 12/24/2005
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West Virginia University to Pay for Asbestos Tests - 12/22/2005
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Landlords Challenge Rhode Island's New Lead Paint Law - 12/9/2005
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Tenants win $950,000 Lead Paint Award - 11/30/2005
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California - High School Lawsuit Settled for $11 Million - 11/18/2005
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Largest Settlement in a Toxic Mold Case to Date: Property Damage, Brain Injury Claims Settle for $23 Million - 11/2/2005
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Liability and Lead Paint Litigation Seminar - 10/27/2005
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National Institute of Building Sciences’ Whole Building Design Guide - 10/12/2005
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Upcoming ASCR Schools - 10/12/2005
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Michigan Court of Appeals Allows Expert Testimony Regarding Mold Allergy - 9/22/2005
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Advances in Environmental Mold Issues - 9/1/2005
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Indoor Air Pollution in California - 8/23/2005
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Lead Advocacy Groups and Researchers to Sue EPA - 8/12/2005
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Best and Worst of IAQ in 2004 - 3/1/2005
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