ALTON, IL—Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys in Illinois have been named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
In addition, three Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys in Illinois were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list.
Following are the attorneys based in the firm’s Alton office who are listed in the 2024 Best Lawyers in America, along with their recognized practice areas.
—Michael J. Angelides, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Nicholas J. Angelides, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—John A. Barnerd, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Perry J. Browder, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Paul Dix, shareholder: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Amy E. Garrett, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
—Taylor Kerns, shareholder: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—J. Conard Metcalf, of counsel: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Trent B. Miracle, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Jo Anna Pollock, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Melissa Crowe Schopfer, shareholder: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Drew Sealey, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
—John Simmons, named shareholder and chairman: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—G. Michael Stewart, shareholder: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
—Timothy Thompson, shareholder: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Robert Woodward, shareholder: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Following are the attorneys based in the firm’s Alton office who are listed in the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
—Jared Hausmann, shareholder: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Luke Pfeifer, associate: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
—Philip E. Proud, associate: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
