Atty. Casey Cira
Attorney Casey Cira is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy where she focuses her practice on helping victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Located in the Alton, Illinois office, Casey works with a team of attorneys to give clients a voice against corporations who prioritized profits over individuals’ health and safety.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Alton, IL · 22+ Years Experience
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About Casey Cira at a Glance
Casey Cira is a Partner based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2004), Illinois (2005), Nebraska (2015), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2017). Educated at St. Louis University (B.A. History, 2000) and St. Louis University School of Law J.D. top 25% (—). Serves clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Casey Cira
- Attorney Casey Cira is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy where she focuses her practice on helping victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases
- Located in the Alton, Illinois office, Casey works with a team of attorneys to give clients a voice against corporations who prioritized profits over individuals’ health and safety
- Casey is involved in all stages of a client’s case, from the initial interview to taking depositions, discovery and motion practice, and trial work
- Her favorite part about working on cases is finding the evidence to support a client’s case and secure the justice they deserve. “My commitment to our clients’ cases is my number one priority,” Casey said. “The legal world can be a tough landscape to navigate, and I want to ensure my clients are informed of the process every step of the way.” Casey has over 18 years of experience practicing law
- Before joining the firm, she worked for a St. Louis law firm in real estate and commercial litigation
- Graduating from St. Louis University School of Law, Casey received her J.D. in 2004 and was in the top-25 percent of her class
- She graduated cum laude from St. Louis University with a B.A. degree in history, with a minor in political science
- She has been a member of the Missouri Bar Association since 2004, Illinois Bar Association since 2005, and Nebraska Bar Association since 2015
- In her career as an attorney, she has experience with civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury cases, real estate litigation and title disputes
- She has worked for both the prosecution and defense
- Casey comes from a family of law enforcement
- Her father was a former undercover narcotics detective and a lifelong civil servant in law enforcement
- She credits her family with teaching her to take nothing in life for granted
- Casey also truly understands what it means for an individual to receive a terminal cancer diagnosis and their loved ones after losing her husband to kidney cancer following a three-year fight for his life. “I am thankful for all the opportunities I had growing up and as an attorney,” Casey said. “I became a lawyer to help people and to serve in the pursuit of justice
- I am fortunate that working at Simmons Hanly Conroy allows me to do both.” Casey is also on the Board of Directors at Annie’s Hope—The Center for Grieving Kids
- The center focuses solely on the needs of grieving children, adolescents and their families in the St. Louis region
Practice Areas Explained
Casey Cira's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Casey Cira handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Alton.
Medical Malpractice in Alton
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Alton
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Casey Cira is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Alton
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Casey Cira is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real Estate Law in Alton
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Casey Cira is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Alton
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Alton
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Alton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Alton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Alton Choose Casey Cira
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Casey Cira's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Casey Cira brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and Nebraska, Casey Cira can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, Casey Cira can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Alton
A Alton-based practice means Casey Cira attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Casey Cira Handles in Alton
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Casey Cira has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Casey Cira directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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