Attorney
Emily Weinberger is an associate attorney at Serling & Abramson, P.C., one of Michigan’s most respected mesothelioma and asbestos litigation law firms. Since joining the firm, Emily Weinberger has brought a distinctive combination of academic excellence, heartfelt advocacy, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals and families who have been affected by serious occupational diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. Her background in community health education, combined with her legal training and her natural affinity for research and writing, makes her a valuable asset to clients navigating some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives.
Emily Weinberger received a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in May of 2023 and was sworn into the State Bar of Michigan in November of 2023. During her time in law school, Emily served as the President of the Student Bar Association and as an Associate Editor of the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review Journal. In addition, Emily worked for MSU College of Law’s McClellan Free Speech Online Library providing resources for students to learn about their First Amendment rights. Emily also spent time working with the Legal Aid and Defender Association, advising clients through Michigan’s Eviction Moratorium Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to law school, Emily received a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Wayne State University.
With a passion for research and writing, Emily has contributed many articles to Serling and Abramson’s digital blog and helped author the firm’s Michigan Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Guide. As a lifelong volunteer with adults and children with special needs, Emily has a deep-rooted interest in continuing to work with individuals who face disparities.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time outside and traveling.
Emily Weinberger earned her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, a nationally recognized institution known for producing skilled, socially conscious attorneys. MSU College of Law offers a rigorous curriculum that blends traditional legal theory with practical skills training, and Emily distinguished herself throughout her time there. Her academic journey was marked not only by strong scholarly achievement but also by an exceptional level of leadership and community engagement rarely seen among law students.
As President of the Student Bar Association, Emily Weinberger was responsible for representing the interests of the entire law student body, organizing programming, and serving as a liaison between students and law school administration. This leadership role required strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate with diverse groups of people, and a commitment to advocacy — qualities that translate directly into effective legal representation for mesothelioma and asbestos clients.
Her role as Associate Editor of the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review Journal further sharpened Emily’s legal research and writing abilities. Legal journal work demands meticulous attention to detail, precision in citing authority, and the ability to synthesize complex legal issues into clear, well-organized written analysis — skills that serve her clients well in asbestos litigation, where thorough documentation and persuasive written advocacy are critical components of a successful case.
During law school, Emily also contributed her time and talents to MSU College of Law’s McClellan Free Speech Online Library, a unique institutional resource dedicated to educating students and the public about First Amendment rights. Working with this library reinforced Emily’s belief in access to information and the importance of empowering individuals with knowledge about their legal rights. This philosophy is directly reflected in her work at Serling & Abramson, P.C., where Emily is committed to making sure mesothelioma patients and their families fully understand their legal options and the resources available to them.
One of the most formative experiences of Emily Weinberger’s legal education was her work with the Legal Aid and Defender Association (LADA), one of Michigan’s most prominent nonprofit legal services organizations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily worked directly with clients navigating Michigan’s Eviction Moratorium Program — a high-stakes, fast-moving legal landscape in which low-income tenants faced the loss of their homes. This experience placed Emily on the front lines of real legal advocacy at a time of genuine crisis, and it gave her the opportunity to develop the empathy, composure, and problem-solving skills that define exceptional client representation.
Working with vulnerable populations facing housing instability taught Emily how to communicate complex legal processes in clear, accessible language, how to manage client anxiety during stressful circumstances, and how to fight vigorously on behalf of individuals who might otherwise have no voice. These lessons are deeply relevant to her current work advocating for mesothelioma victims and their families — people who are often dealing with a devastating diagnosis while simultaneously trying to understand a complicated legal process.
Before attending law school, Emily Weinberger earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Wayne State University, a leading public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. This undergraduate degree gave Emily a strong foundation in public health principles, health disparities, community outreach, and the social determinants of disease — a background that is uniquely relevant to asbestos litigation.
Mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases are, at their core, public health crises that disproportionately affect blue-collar workers, tradespeople, and industrial laborers — many of whom were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers on the job without adequate warning or protection. Emily’s training in community health education gives her a deeper understanding of the systemic failures that led to widespread asbestos exposure, the populations most severely affected, and the long-term health consequences that mesothelioma patients and their families must navigate. This perspective enriches her advocacy and helps her connect with clients on a personal level.
Since joining Serling & Abramson, P.C., Emily Weinberger has become an integral member of the firm’s legal team, contributing to all stages of mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. The firm has represented asbestos victims and their families for decades, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for clients throughout Michigan and across the United States. Emily’s work supports this mission through rigorous legal research, compelling written advocacy, and compassionate client engagement.
Asbestos litigation is a complex and highly specialized area of law. Successfully representing a mesothelioma client requires extensive investigation into the specific products and job sites where asbestos exposure occurred, identification of the companies responsible for manufacturing or distributing those products, and a thorough understanding of both Michigan law and federal regulations governing asbestos exposure and liability. Emily Weinberger’s strong research background — developed through her law review experience, her academic training, and her practical legal work — makes her a skilled contributor to this process.
Emily assists in building the factual and legal foundations of asbestos cases by researching industrial worksites, occupational exposure histories, product identification, and applicable legal precedents. Her attention to detail and her commitment to thorough preparation help ensure that each client’s case is as strong as possible before it ever reaches a courtroom or settlement negotiation. Michigan mesothelioma lawsuits
Emily Weinberger has made a significant contribution to Serling & Abramson’s efforts to educate the public about mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, and legal rights. She has authored numerous articles for the firm’s digital blog and played a key role in developing the firm’s comprehensive Michigan Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Guide — a vital resource for patients and families seeking to understand their diagnosis and legal options.
This guide covers essential topics including the history of asbestos use in Michigan industries, how mesothelioma is diagnosed and treated, the types of legal claims available to victims and their families, how the claims process works, and what families can expect when they choose to pursue legal action. Emily’s background in community health education and her commitment to accessible communication make her particularly well suited to translate complex legal and medical information into clear, compassionate language that clients can actually use. Michigan Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Guide
Perhaps the most defining characteristic of Emily Weinberger’s legal identity is her deep and longstanding commitment to advocating for individuals who face systemic disadvantages. As a lifelong volunteer with adults and children with special needs, Emily has spent years working alongside people who face significant barriers — in healthcare, in education, in daily life — and has developed a profound respect for the resilience and dignity of those she serves.
This commitment to equity and advocacy is not incidental to Emily’s legal practice — it is central to it. Mesothelioma patients are often elderly, seriously ill, and facing enormous financial and emotional pressures. Many of them spent their working lives in Michigan’s manufacturing plants, auto factories, chemical refineries, construction trades, or shipyards — industries where asbestos exposure was rampant for decades. These are individuals who worked hard, played by the rules, and were betrayed by companies that knowingly concealed the dangers of asbestos. Emily Weinberger understands this injustice deeply, and she brings that understanding to every case she touches. asbestos exposure in Michigan industries
Michigan has a long and significant history of asbestos use across multiple industries, including automotive manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and industrial production. Cities like Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Saginaw were home to major industrial operations that relied heavily on asbestos-containing materials for insulation, fireproofing, and manufacturing processes. As a result, Michigan has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease in the country.
Workers who were exposed to asbestos on Michigan job sites — or family members who were secondarily exposed through contaminated work clothing — may have legal rights to pursue compensation through asbestos lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims, or other legal avenues. However, mesothelioma litigation is complex, time-sensitive, and requires the involvement of attorneys who have specific experience in this area of law. Michigan asbestos trust fund claims
Michigan’s statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims generally requires that a lawsuit be filed within three years of the date of diagnosis or discovery of the disease. Because of this deadline, it is critical for patients and families to consult with a qualified mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible after a diagnosis is received. Serling & Abramson, P.C. offers free, confidential consultations to mesothelioma patients and their families, and Emily Weinberger is part of the team available to help guide prospective clients through that initial process. Michigan mesothelioma statute of limitations
Emily Weinberger’s passion for research and writing has made her one of the most prolific content contributors at Serling & Abramson, P.C. Her articles cover a wide range of topics relevant to mesothelioma victims, asbestos litigation, and Michigan occupational disease law. Some of the subject areas Emily has written about include:
Emily’s writing reflects her commitment to making complex legal and medical topics understandable and actionable for people who are facing serious illness and uncertainty. Her work on the Michigan Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Guide in particular has helped countless families understand their options and take the first step toward seeking justice. mesothelioma blog
Service has been a consistent thread throughout Emily Weinberger’s life, long before she entered the legal profession. Her lifelong volunteerism with adults and children with special needs speaks to a genuine dedication to making a difference in the lives of people who face extra challenges — not as a professional obligation, but as a personal calling.
This spirit of service extended into her law school years, where she led the Student Bar Association, worked to expand access to legal information through the McClellan Free Speech Online Library, and provided direct legal assistance to tenants facing eviction during one of the most challenging periods in recent Michigan history. Each of these experiences deepened Emily’s understanding of how legal systems can either protect or fail vulnerable people — and strengthened her resolve to be an attorney who consistently stands on the side of those who need representation most.
At Serling & Abramson, P.C., this commitment to service is perfectly aligned with the firm’s own mission. The attorneys at Serling & Abramson have dedicated their careers to fighting for mesothelioma victims and their families — people who were harmed by corporate negligence and who deserve both justice and compensation. Emily Weinberger is proud to be part of a firm that shares her values and her passion for meaningful advocacy.
Outside of the office, Emily Weinberger enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling. Whether exploring Michigan’s many natural landscapes — from the Great Lakes shoreline to the Upper Peninsula’s forests and trails — or discovering new destinations beyond state lines, Emily values experiences that broaden her perspective and keep her energized. Her love of the outdoors reflects the same curiosity and enthusiasm that she brings to her legal work, and her travels have given her a greater appreciation for diverse communities and the many different ways people navigate life’s challenges.
These personal interests also connect Emily to the values that drive her professionally: a belief in the importance of living fully, exploring the world, and fighting hard to protect the people and places that matter most.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease, the attorneys at Serling & Abramson, P.C. are here to help. Emily Weinberger and the rest of the firm’s experienced legal team offer free, confidential consultations to Michigan residents and families nationwide who are seeking guidance about their legal options.
Serling & Abramson, P.C. works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless and until the firm recovers compensation on your behalf. There is no financial risk to reaching out — only the potential to obtain the justice and financial security your family deserves.
Contact Serling & Abramson, P.C. today to learn more about how Emily Weinberger and the firm’s full legal team can help you and your family navigate the mesothelioma claims process with confidence, compassion, and the experienced legal advocacy you deserve. contact Serling and Abramson
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