Atty. John G. Simon
John G. Simon is the founder of The Simon Law Firm, P.C.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO
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About John G. Simon at a Glance
John G. Simon is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at The Simon Law Firm PC. Admitted to practice in Arkansas, Arkansas State Bar Association, Missouri, The Missouri Bar, and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1986) and Saint Louis University (BS, 1983). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (St. Louis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John G. Simon
- John G. Simon is the founder of The Simon Law Firm, P.C
- He received both his undergraduate (1983) and law degree (1986) from Saint Louis University
- John handles many types of cases including product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and commercial litigation
- During his career John has obtained more than 150 verdicts and settlements over $1 million, including 15 over $10 million and one over $100 million
- On two occasions, John had the highest verdict in the state of Missouri
- Among his many accolades, John has been listed in Best Lawyers® in America since 2005
- In 2018, 2016, 2015, and 2011 he was honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis
- In 2017, he celebrated his 13th year listed in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers® and sixth year listed as a Top 10 Attorney
- In 2011, John was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) and in 2014, he was inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an honor bestowed upon the top 100 plaintiff attorneys in the United States
- John received the Spirit of Justice Award from the Saint Louis Bar Foundation in 2009
- He received the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Distinguished Lawyer Award in 2014 and in 2016 he was awarded the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Robert Walston Chubb Award for his commitment to the programs of LESM
- In 2016, he was inducted into the Saint Louis University School of Law Hall of Fame
- John has written and lectured on a variety of aspects of civil trial practice and shares his experience by teaching Trial Advocacy at Saint Louis University School of Law
- John’s passion to help people reaches beyond the courtroom
- For the past 13 years, he has held a legal seminar and donated all of the proceeds to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
- John serves on the boards of LSEM, Saint Louis Bar Foundation, and ACCESS Academies
- In 2010, he launched Project XOXO, which provides support to homeless persons in the St. Louis area
Practice Areas Explained
John G. Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Medical Malpractice in St. Louis
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John G. Simon is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
Personal Injury in St. Louis
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.
John G. Simon is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Business & Corporate Law in St. Louis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John G. Simon is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Class Action in St. Louis
John G. Simon is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →
Product Liability in St. Louis
John G. Simon is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-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 St. Louis Choose John G. Simon
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 John G. Simon's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arkansas, Arkansas State Bar Association, Missouri, The Missouri Bar, and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, John G. Simon 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, John G. Simon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means John G. Simon 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 John G. Simon Handles in St. Louis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John G. Simon has experience with under Missouri 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 John G. Simon directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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