Atty. Ron Herron
Attorney Ron Herron brings more than twenty-five years of litigation experience to his practice at Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC. He represents individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Ron Herron at a Glance
Ron Herron is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California (1988). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Lewis and Clark College (B.A. History, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ron Herron
- Attorney Ron Herron brings more than twenty-five years of litigation experience to his practice at Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC. He represents individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma
- He has helped recover millions of dollars on their behalf. "The gravity of a mesothelioma diagnosis weighs heavily upon the injured and their families," Ron said. "They need help on a level unlike other kinds of cases
- I bring out the whole truth of their work history and asbestos exposure and strive toward securing the best results possible
- Ron is based in firm's San Francisco office
- He has practiced law since 1988 and is experienced in medical malpractice, pharmaceutical litigation, catastrophic personal injury and complex litigation
- Before becoming an attorney, he worked as a paralegal for 10 years
- He has also served as a judge pro tem for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. "I help level the playing field for those hurt by grievous, preventable injustices," Ron said. "I am passionate about my client's cause
- After practicing for 25 years, I bring a certain resolve and perspective to the table
- Ron graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where he earned his B.A. in history and minored in science
- He received his J.D. from the University of California's Hastings College of Law in San Francisco
- Ron has earned an AV rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 through the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process
- A father of three, he regularly lectures elementary school children in the San Ramon Valley School District on the subject of prehistory in the western United States, including native cultures and lifestyles
- Ron also recently gave a presentation to the International Association of Machinists in San Mateo, California, about asbestos regarding aircraft engines and mechanics
- He has been admitted to the bar in California and is affiliated with the Consumer Attorneys of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice
Recognition
Pro Tem Judge, County of Alameda, State of California Published Decisions: - Ford v PG&E, 60 Cal App 4th 696 (1997) - McGhan Medical v Superior Ct, 11 Cal App 4th 804 (1993) Representative Experience: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Professional & Community Affiliations: - Consumer Attorneys of California - San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association - American Association for Justice - International Association of Machinists
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Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Ron Herron
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 Ron Herron's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ron Herron brings 38+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California, Ron Herron can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Ron Herron 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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