A survivor’s experience. A reason to help.
Before he became a lawyer, Bruce faced a life-changing diagnosis. In 1997, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma and underwent surgery to remove his right lung. He has written about how difficult that experience was for him and his family.
His recovery helped inspire a new direction. In his published account, Bruce describes becoming an attorney so he could help people affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. Having been a patient himself, he understands the importance of being heard and having someone help explain the next steps.
That experience continues to inform his commitment to injured people. Today, his practice also includes helping people seek legal guidance about possible vaccine injuries and the federal compensation process.
A clear starting point for your questions
Bruce W. Slane is the responsible attorney for The Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C. The office welcomes inquiries about possible vaccine injuries, including inquiries from family members.
An initial conversation can help identify the vaccine involved, the reported symptoms, relevant dates, and information that may be needed for a legal review. You can explain what is uncertain as well as what you know.
Legal experience and the firm’s beginnings
Bruce is a graduate of Pace Law School and has been admitted to practice in New York since 2008. As of September 2026, that represents more than 17 years of admission in New York.
He was admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on August 28, 2014—12 years before the court as of September 2026. This is the court where petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program are filed.
The Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., was established in 2013. Its principal office is in White Plains, New York.
The office welcomes VICP inquiries from across the United States. This does not mean that Bruce is licensed to practice state law in every state. Representation depends on applicable admission requirements, conflicts, the scope of the matter, and acceptance by the firm.
What to expect from an initial inquiry
An inquiry alone does not create an attorney-client relationship or extend a filing deadline. Do not send medical records or sensitive documents through an initial contact form.
- Share a brief description of the vaccination and your concern.
- Identify any dates or vaccine details you do not yet know.
- Ask what information may be needed next.
- Confirm whether representation is offered and its scope before relying on the office to act.
Contact the office
The Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C.
49 Grant Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603
(800) 313-6610
This website is operated by a private law firm. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by HRSA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.