Brayton Purcell: Practice Areas
Brayton Purcell handles challenging cases involving tough issues–ones that champion consumer rights, community health, and the protection that real working people need every day. We strive to reduce hazards on the job, bringing to light problems with asbestos, beryllium, and other dangerous substances. We work to realize, obtain, and secure remedies for victims of wrongdoing. We feel that we have helped make the public safer by advocating against toxic polluters, tobacco industry abuses, unfair HMO practices, and nursing home neglect.
Our practice areas include:
- Asbestos exposure (mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other asbestos diseases);
- Silicosis as silica exposure at the job site;
- Injuries from prescription drugs;
- Tobacco and cigarette injuries;
- Personal injury claims, including auto accidents;
- Railroad and FELA law;
- Mortuary and crematory malpractice;
- Toxic mold;
- MTBE exposure;
- Beryllium, benzene, and other chemical hazards;
- Medical malpractice and defective medical devices;
- Elder abuse, nursing home neglect, and other elder law claims;
- Workplace harassment and employee discrimination claims;
- Workers’ compensation, including:
- HMO and insurance problems;
- Agent Orange;
- Lead paint poisoning
- Overtime pay; and
- Maritime claims.
If you have a legal problem, we are here to help. You may contact us through this web site or at any of our offices. We can arrange a convenient interview time and advise you of your legal rights. There is no charge for an initial consultation.




