Rodrigo De Llano
Top rated Class Action & Mass Torts attorney in Houston, Texas
Mesothelioma Lawyers Danziger & Dellano, LLP
Practice areas: Class Action & Mass Torts, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1993
Education: The University of Texas School of Law
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Based in Houston, Texas, attorney Rodrigo De Llano works at the Danziger & De Llano Law Firm, focusing on legal matters pertaining to personal injury cases. Extending his practice nationwide, he focuses specifically on Mesothelioma class actions.
Mr. Llano brings a wealth of diverse experience to his legal practice, having transitioned from managing an import/export business to pursuing a career in law. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Princeton University and earned his Juris Doctor with honors from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1991.
Following his graduation, Mr. Llano honed his legal skills at a prominent international firm, where he was a key member of the general litigation section. His work primarily focused on major commercial liability and insurance-coverage disputes, providing him with a solid foundation in handling high-stakes cases.
Over the years, Mr. Llano has handled a wide array of legal matters that have been litigated across the nation. His involvement in numerous product liability cases has allowed him to develop a nuanced understanding of the challenges and strategies involved in this area. Furthermore, he has actively participated in whistleblower cases, helping to uphold integrity and accountability in various industries.
Mr. Llano's work in antitrust matters demonstrates his commitment to fair competition in the marketplace, while his experience with class action lawsuits underscores his dedication to seeking justice for large groups of people affected by corporate misconduct. Additionally, his dealings in intellectual property law show his capacity to navigate the complex issues surrounding the protection of creative and innovative ideas. A testament to his skills, he has been rated with a perfect “10.0” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Asbestos, Class Actions, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Toxic Torts
- 50% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1993, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://dandell.com
- Texas State Bar #00786666, 1993
- $3,973,909 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 64. He was exposed to asbestos while serving in the US Navy as a shipfitter and throughout his post-naval career as a pipefitter and welder., 2024
- $4,682,776 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 70. He was exposed to asbestos while doing construction work throughout his career for various companies. He was exposed to numerous asbestos-containing products through his work, including exposure to asbestos-containing cement pipe, 2024
- $3,383,255 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 62. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a warehouseman handling various asbestos-containing materials, including insulation. He also had exposure to asbestos to asbestos-containing paints he worked with while working on residential construction projects., 2023
- $4,303,199 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 84. He was exposed to asbestos throughout his career working as a laborer at a steel mill and glass plant, as well as working as a union pipefitter., 2023
- $5,114,397 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 59. He was exposed to asbestos primarily through his work as an insulator working in various refineries and chemical plants. He was also exposed to asbestos while doing roofing work., 2023
- $6,826,400 - Recovery for a gentleman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 67. He was exposed to asbestos primarily during his 4 years serving in the US Navy as a boiler tech onboard a destroyer. Following his time in the service, he worked as a truck driver and in maintenance., 2023
- $2,087,850 - Recovery for a gentleman who passed away from mesothelioma at the age of 79 whose exposure stems from his work doing ornamental iron welding work and automotive repair work, among other exposures., 2023
- $4,953,904 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma whose exposure stems from his decades working as a movie and music stage producer where he did electrical and lighting work., 2022
- $1,848,007 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 58. He often accompanied his father, a maintenance man, on the weekends when he worked. He was also exposed to asbestos through his own work over the years doing automotive work, as well as working as a laborer and line worker at several facilities throughout the Missouri area., 2022
- $3,816,121 - Recovery for a woman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 67. She was exposed to asbestos through her husband who worked as a marine machinist at Bremerton Shipyard., 2022
- $4,402,500 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 54. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a machine operator at a plastics company. He also had exposure to asbestos from working with asbestos-containing brakes while performing automotive maintenance work, 2022
- $5,162,500 - Recovery for a woman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 54. She was exposed to asbestos while working as a molder and inspector at a plastics plant., 2022
- $8,277,000 - Recovery for a gentleman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 52. He was exposed to asbestos throughout his lifetime, both through his household exposure to his father who worked as a mechanic for much of his childhood, as well as through his direct exposure to asbestos while doing home renovation and construction work, as well as while working various jobs as a laborer., 2022
- $4,665,893 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 72. He was exposed to asbestos while serving in the US Navy and while doing flooring work. He also had exposure to asbestos while doing home renovation and construction work., 2020
- $4,437,488 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 73. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a mechanical inspector for Conoco., 2020
- $5,824,147 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 74. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a pipefitter and welder in various powerhouses and industrial facilities., 2020
- $3,425,250 - Recovery for a 51-year-old woman whose primary exposure to asbestos was from her use of talc products., 2020
- $8,100,000 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 65. He was exposed to asbestos through his work as a union pipefitter working at various commercial and industrial jobs., 2019
- $ 3,489,745 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 66. He was exposed to asbestos through his work as a laborer at CertainTeed, a manufacturer of asbestos-containing cement pipe, 2019
- $4,524,595 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 76. He was exposed to asbestos while working with various products and equipment throughout his career as a plumber., 2019
- $5,226,875 - Recovery for a gentleman diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 61. He was exposed to asbestos while doing construction work. He also had household exposure to asbestos through his father who also worked in construction., 2019
- $6,552,345 - Recovery for a gentlemen diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 49. He was exposed to asbestos while spending a 20-year career in the US Navy, during which time he performed work on various naval ships., 2019
- International Mesothelioma Interest Group: Sponsoring the 2025 Mesothelioma Meeting, 2024
- 10 Best Personal Injury Law Attorney, AIOPIA, 2024
- Best Attorney, RUE Ratings Best Attorneys of America Award Lifetime Member, 2024
- BBB A+ Rating, BBB, 2024
- Goldstar Certificate, BBB, 2024
- 10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2024
- 10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2020
- Best of Business Houston, General Small Business Community Award, 2014
- Princeton University B.A. | Economics, 1979-1983
- Devaluation of the Mexican Pesos, Devaluation of the Mexican Pesos, Thesis, 1982
- Distinction Between Mexican Law and US law regarding the Mexican Pesos Devaluation, Distinction Between Mexican Law and US law regarding the Mexican Pesos Devaluation, International Law Review, 1982
- Puncture Movie - Rod De Llano is a seasoned attorney with a long-standing commitment to justice in complex legal matters, including product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, and mesothelioma cases. As a key partner at the law firm Danziger & De Llano, Rod has devoted his career to helping clients harmed by defective products and corporate negligence. In addition to his legal expertise, Rod played a pivotal role in the making of the independent film Puncture, serving as one of its Executive Producers. The film, which stars Chris Evans, exposes the corrupt practices in the healthcare system, focusing on the relationship between hospital purchasing groups and syringe manufacturers. Beyond his role as producer, Rod also made a personal appearance in the film, showcasing his hands-on involvement in telling this important story. Puncture brings to life the true story of attorney Mike Weiss and his battle for safer medical practices, drawing from real events in which both Rod and his legal partner, Paul Danziger, were deeply involved., 2011
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Office location for Rodrigo De Llano
440 Louisiana Street
Suite 1212
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 866-222-9990
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