Atty. John Simmons
John Simmons founded the firm in 1999 with seven employees and a focus on asbestos litigation. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to more than 250 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, spread between five offices in Alton, St.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Alton, IL
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About John Simmons at a Glance
John Simmons is a class action and product liability attorney based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, Georgia Bar Association, Illinois, IL Bar Association, and Florida, Florida Bar Association. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1994) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Simmons
- John Simmons founded the firm in 1999 with seven employees and a focus on asbestos litigation
- Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to more than 250 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, spread between five offices in Alton, St. Louis, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles
- John has overseen some of the biggest verdicts and settlements in the history of asbestos litigation
- The firm’s first trial involved a roofer and former Shell Oil employee diagnosed with mesothelioma
- John helped secure a $34.1 million jury verdict, then considered one of the largest jury verdicts in the history of the litigation
- That record stood for only a short while before the firm obtained a $250 million verdict on behalf of an Indiana steelworker
- The firm’s track record of success continues today, not only in mesothelioma litigation, but also in other areas of complex litigation including dangerous drugs and devices, prescription opioid litigation, sexual abuse litigation, environmental litigation, personal injury and other mass torts and class actions
- Since that first case, the firm has recovered more than $9.6 billion in settlements and verdicts for thousands of clients nationwide under John’s leadership
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John Simmons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Simmons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Alton.
Class Action in Alton
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Product Liability 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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Why Clients in Alton Choose John Simmons
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 Simmons's practice in the field of class action and product liability.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, Georgia Bar Association, Illinois, IL Bar Association, and Florida, Florida Bar Association, John Simmons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action and product liability, John Simmons 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 John Simmons attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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