Bethann S. Kagan is a highly respected Partner at Shein Law in Philadelphia, with over three decades of relentless advocacy for those impacted by serious injuries. She’s a leading force in asbestos litigation, mass torts, and other catastrophic injury cases.
Bethann is renowned for her work defending victims of mesothelioma and lung cancer. Her dedication has led to numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, providing crucial support for families facing devastating circumstances. Nationally, she’s a recognized authority on asbestos litigation, frequently sharing her expertise at conferences and through publications to legal peers, unions, the medical community, and veterans.
A graduate of George Washington University (BBA) and Villanova Law School (JD), Bethann honed her skills clerking for the Honorable Sandra Mazer Moss in Philadelphia. This invaluable experience paved the way for her to successfully try asbestos and product liability cases across the U.S.
Bethann’s commitment extends to professional leadership. She’s on the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) and heads its Mass Tort and Class Action Committee. She routinely lobbies in Washington, D.C. for victim’s rights and toxic exposures. Her excellence has been consistently recognized: she’s been a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for many years, a Top 100 Pennsylvania Lawyer, and a Top 50 Woman Super Lawyer in Pennsylvania annually as well. She’s also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating for the highest level of professional excellence.
Beyond her impactful legal career, Bethann is dedicated to philanthropy, supporting organizations focused on celiac disease, breast cancer, mesothelioma, and lung disease. She lives with her husband Larry, their two college-aged children, Sophia and Remy, and their labradoodle puppy, Jordan Mailata, named after the Philadelphia Eagles’ standout offensive tackle.