NEWTON, MA, June 27, 2008 — The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing greater access to the civil justice system, introduced more features to the ground-breaking community site, Mesothelioma Resource Center (MesoRC) to include a Community Marketplace and a Tribute Wall. The MesoRC website also provides a powerful one-stop informational resource for victims and families affected by this rare and aggressive cancer. Since its launch in September 2007, the site has seen continuing growth in traffic, and more importantly, in the dedicated involvement of its community.

The new MesoRC Community Marketplace offers insightful books on mesothelioma and other cancers, and novelties that seek to raise awareness of mesothelioma. With 2,500 new cases diagnosed annually in the US, mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos, is often called an orphan cancer. As such, there are few research funds and often little help for patients who want to seek treatment at the twelve medical centers focused on advanced treatment options. LOJS may receive compensation from some of websites with links on MesoRC.com. LOJS donates all compensation received from websites based on these links to charitable organizations that benefit mesothelioma patients.

Another new MesoRC feature is the Tribute Wall to remember those affected by mesothelioma. This rolling recall of names by family, friends and loved ones is dedicated to the memory of mesothelioma victims.

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Mike Skoler, CEO, of The Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC speaks about the need for a comprehensive community resource center, such as the MesoRC, that allows victims of Mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers to obtain information, resources, and support from leading mesothelioma authorities.

Furthermore, the MesoRC acts as a 'true' community by allowing victims and their families to connect with others through a discussion forum, read up-to-date news and developments on the blog, and even speak with a licensed social worker.

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS) today introduced an enhanced version of the company’s highly successful Mesothelioma Resource Center (MesoRC), a ground-breaking community site designed to provide a single resource for critical information and support for mesothelioma patients and their families. The website, www.mesoRC.com, is a powerful one-stop resource for victims and families affected by this rare and aggressive cancer. Recognizing that legal services are only one piece of these victims’ complex needs, LOJS launched MesoRC in September 2007 in an effort to better meet the critical needs for information, connectivity and community expressed by their clients.

With 2,500 new cases diagnosed annually in the US, mesothelioma is called an orphan cancer. As a result, there is little funding for research and few resources available to its victims and their families. Before MesoRC, patients had widely scattered online support and no forum for connecting with others who shared their experiences. Caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma progresses rapidly and has no cure – heightening the importance of a support network and community that can provide both immediate information and connectivity.

“For more than a decade, we’ve been experts in helping patients and their families navigate the complicated legal issues surrounding mesothelioma,” said Mike Skoler, CEO of LOJS. “When I see the comments from our community members on MesoRC, I know that we’re filling a void. Our mission is about finding innovative, customer-focused ways to serve our clients’ needs. That’s exactly what we’ve done with MesoRC.”

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