Channika DeSilva is an attorney specialized in environmental toxic tort law who has successfully assisted and represented numerous clients in their asbestos cases throughout Alabama. With a solid educational background, impressive knowledge and relevant professional experience, she has obtained substantial financial compensation from over 30 trust funds for people whose health was severely affected by neglectful or intentional occupational exposure to asbestos. Although her areas of practice include Social Security Disability, Occupational Disease and Toxic Exposure as well, the primary focus of Channika DeSilva’s career is asbestos exposure cases.
The lawyer received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law while working full-time as a legal assistant for Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris. In 2013, Channika DeSilva was admitted to the Alabama State Bar. Before dedicating her professional endeavors to representing asbestos victims, she worked in Mass Tort Litigation and Social Security Disability Law. She is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice.
Channika DeSilva is a very driven attorney who is permanently bound to achieve the most satisfactory outcomes for her clients and recounts that her passion for helping people who needed a voice has been sparked in high school. She was on the debate team and especially enjoyed partaking in policy debates, which involve teams of two advocates competing against each other. The attorney believes hard work, thorough research and dedication are the most important aspects in asbestos litigation cases, as representing injured people entails great responsibility. Channika DeSilva is licensed to practice in the Northern District of Alabama and is currently affiliated with Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. in Birmingham.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.
2160 Highland Ave
Birmingham, AL, 35205
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2013 | 07/19/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 11 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Key Asset in Administrative Support | Best Law Firms in America | 2010 |
Excellent team player to companies listed in Travel & Leisure | 500 Best Hotels in the World | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Alexander Shunnarah Law Firm | 2013 - 2014 |
Legal Assistant | Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris | 2010 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Alabama Association for Justice | Member | 2014 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Trial Lawyer Magazine | Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. Initiates the Kindness Campaign to Improve Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life | 2017 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | Environmental Litigation Group PC v. BP PLC et al | 2017 |
Environmental Litigation Group P.C. Website | Once You Evaluate My Case, Will You Be Able to Tell Me How Much Compensation I Will Get? | 2017 |
Environmental Litigation Group P.C. Website | How Do the Last Days of a Mesothelioma Patient Feel Like? | 2017 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | Environmental Litigation Group P.C. v. Nationwide Indemnity et al | 2016 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | BP Exploration & Production, Inc. et al v. Claimant ID 100217117 | 2016 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | Drugmaker Wins Reconsideration Bid In Toxic Exposure Suit | 2016 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | McClurg et al v. MI Holdings, Inc. et al | 2016 |
The Alabama Lawyer | Spring 2013 Admittees | 2013 |
Community Foundation of Grater Birmingham | 2012 Environmental Litigation Group P.C. (ELG) Scholarship Policies | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Birmingham School of Law (AL) | Juris Doctorate | 2013 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mid-Winter Conference | Toxic torts lecture | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Toxic Community Settlement | $10 Million |
Global Settlement | $102 Million |
Trial Judgement | $26 Million |
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Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
William Fitch, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Feb 27, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. She generously volunteers his time to thoroughly answer questions on this forum.
Susan Pniewski, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Aug 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge base is impressive.
Christine Thurston, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Aug 15, 2017
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I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work and standing in the legal community.
Richard Hastings, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Jul 27, 2017
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Earl Mallory, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Jul 24, 2017
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I endorse Ms. Desilva. She is perceptive and thorough. I have no hesitation in endorsing her for her skills and abilities.
Fiza Syed, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Corey Kane, Unknown Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Amber Alas, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a real asset in a difficult field.
Pascal Schunk, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is an asset to her clients.
Albert Crosner, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 4, 2017
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community. She truly cares for her clients.
Gail Barsky, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
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I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. She specializes in a difficult field but she is well- respected by her peers.
Robin Hughey, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2017
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Ms. Desilva's resume speaks for itself. She is well respected in the legal community. I happily endorse Ms. Desilva.
Scott Kaufman, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Mar 29, 2017
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Ms. Desilva is insightful, passionate and compassionate. She brings the human touch to the practice of law that is so sadly absent these days mostly. If you are lucky enough that she takes your case, she will get you the best possible results through hard work, outstanding lawyering and caring. She is dedicated to helping "the little guy" get justice which is not a simple thing these days. If she cannot help you directly, she will do her best to find someone who can. Top notch lawyer and human.
Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on Mar 28, 2017
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I endorse Attorney Desilva. She is a skilled and dedicated attorney. This is demonstrated both by her insightful contributions to AVVO, as well as by her favorable client reviews.
Susan Fraser, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Mar 28, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Natoli, Litigation Attorney on Mar 27, 2017
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Attorney Desilva is a hard-hitting, dedicated attorney and a valuable asset to this community. I endorse this lawyer.
Roy Warren, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Mar 27, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Her beauty is as intimidating as her intelligence. Ms. Desilva is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensure the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services.
Ethan Meaney, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Mar 27, 2017
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Attorney Channika Desilva has extensive knowledge of mesothelioma and asbestos law and clearly understands how to advise and represent her clients. I have had an opportunity to see how she responds to the problems presented for answers on AVVO and have determined that she is an excellent attorney who cares about her clients, while demonstrating professionalism, knowledge and passion. I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin McKie, Unknown Attorney on Mar 27, 2017
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Channika is a highly capable lawyer, whom I have had the privilege to work with. She is ethical and professional and finds practical solutions for clients. I also have found her to be competent and personable. I heartily endorse her.
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