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John Simmons

John Simmons

  • Asbestos & Mesothelioma
  • Georgia, Illinois
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Biography

John D. Simmons is founder of Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, headquartered in Alton, Illinois. The firm also has offices in Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California; and St. Louis, Missouri. Simmons focuses his practice entirely on personal injury litigation, representing people harmed by asbestos-related diseases. Simmons and the firm have litigated some of the largest verdicts in the history of asbestos litigation.The firm’s first trial involved asbestos and a former roofer who was diagnosed with mesothelioma and resulted in a $34.1 million verdict. The firm later secured a $250 million verdict in another asbestos case involving an Indiana steelworker who also developed mesothelioma. Additionally, the firm handles litigation in other areas, such as toxic torts, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals and commercial cases. Over the course of his career, Simmons has been recognized for his outstanding performance with numerous honors. He was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, was selected as One of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under the Age of 40 to Watch, and was named in the St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2006. Simmons is admitted to practice in Illinois and Georgia. He is on the board of trustees for Southern Illinois University and serves on the executive board of the United Way Partnership.

Practice Area
    Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    By pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit with our firm, you incur zero financial risk. It does not cost you anything to have our experienced legal staff investigate your claim. The minute you contact us, our attorneys and staff will begin investigating your claim, which includes researching your asbestos exposure history and other facts, at no cost to you or your family. Simmons Hanly Conroy also does not charge a fee to represent you or to file a case. Should our asbestos attorneys decide to file your mesothelioma claim, you still owe nothing. We only collect a fee if you collect a settlement or a verdict.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Illinois
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Education
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
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Southern Methodist University
J.D.
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Awards
40 Under 40
St. Louis Business Journal
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Current
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American Bar Association
Current
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Current
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Southern Illinois University
Board of Trustees
Current
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United Way
Executive Board
Current
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State Bar of Illinois  # 6231296
Member
Current
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Illinois State Bar Association  # 89625
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC
One Court Street
Alton, IL 62002
Toll-Free: (866) 468-8631
Telephone: (618) 259-2222
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