Released on: October 31, 2007, 10:45 pm

Press Release Author: The Law Offices of James Sokolove

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Online Forum Gives Victims and Families the Opportunity to Be
Heard-and to Heal

Press Release Body: For most people familiar with the term "mesothelioma", hearing
the word conjures thoughts of courtroom battles, news headlines and hefty cash
settlements. But for those directly affected by the illness-one that causes as many
as 3,000 deaths each year in the U.S.-mesothelioma has a decidedly human face.

\"I lost my wonderful wife of 34 years to mesothelioma in March of 2000. She had just
reached her 53rd birthday three days before she passed away. I pray that no one has
to go through this ordeal alone.\"

These sentiments were expressed by someone known only as "papajim586" on the
discussion board at the Mesothelioma Resource Center (www.mesorc.com), a new website
launched by the Law Offices of James Sokolove. The site's discussion forum provides
a community in which those impacted by mesothelioma can exchange experiences, pay
tribute to loved ones, and give and receive emotional comfort.

In a section of the forum called "Personal Stories and Remembrances", a woman who
calls herself "Patsy" describes the anguish of watching her father's health
deteriorate as he struggled with mesothelioma: \"... After the diagnosis, he was
moved to a hospital bed and his appetite diminished. He put up such a courageous
battle ... we know that he is in a better place ...but some days I am so mad that he
was taken from us.\"

Social worker Mellissa Hayon, LICSW, is the voice of hope behind the Mesothelioma
Resource Center, providing individualized support to victims and their loved ones.
"Many of these people feel isolated and alone," says Hayon. "Some have never heard
of mesothelioma and don\'t know where to start. Often, my main role is to listen and
help the victim or family move in the right direction."

Hayon feels that talking with others in a similar situation can help lighten the
burden of mesothelioma. She hopes that visitors to the Mesothelioma Resource Center
will take advantage of not only the discussion forum, but also the site's wealth of
information on mesothelioma treatments and coping with the disease.

"By looking at a client as a person-not just a legal case-I believe we at LOJS are
able to help them achieve a better quality of life, despite the challenges they face
with this devastating diagnosis."

Those interested in joining the discussion about mesothelioma and learning more
about the disease can do so by visiting www.mesorc.com.


About The Law Offices of James Sokolove
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS) is the nation's largest and fastest growing
marketer of legal services, providing qualified law firms, with the most cost
efficient and highly qualified case leads. For over 30 years, the LOJS has
endeavored to reinvent how people obtain legal services, in order to provide
everyone, irrespective of ethnicity or income, equal access to our civil justice
system and within it, superior quality of representation and service. Working with
an affiliate network of over 300 law firm throughout the US, the LOJS generates over
200,000 leads and 12,000 signed cases annually, translating into over one quarter
billion in revenue dollars for its affiliates. As the legal profession continues to
experience unprecedented and dynamic change, the LOJS business model is a proven
success as it strategically matches specific client needs with particular law firm
expertise.

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