Top Asbestos Lawyers Near Me in Alton Area

Shareholder Perry Browder is head of the Asbestos Group at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He has worked for more than 20 years helping numerous families resolve hundreds of million dollar-plus cases.. He started at the firm in 2001 and played a key role in helping the firm develop a national reputation. Within a few years, he had successfully secured one of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country, including a $250 million verdict against U.S. Steel.. Today, Perry manages the firm’s nearly 40 asbestos attorneys who are organized into multiple asbestos trial teams. He oversees all asbestos cases to ensure they are handled in an efficient manner that maximizes results and minimizes hassle for clients and their families, so they can focus on their health.. “People hire the firm for our expertise and our compassion,” Perry said. “Even though we’re one of the largest firms in the country, we treat our clients like family. We are sensitive to their needs and at the same time we have a proven track record of getting results.”. A Proven Track Record. In the case against U.S. Steel, Perry represented Roby Whittington, a 70-year-old retired steel worker, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working 30 years for the company. The case eventually went to trial and an Illinois jury awarded a $250 million verdict in favor of Mr. Whittington. While Perry spent hours building the case, he credited the large result to Roby.. “The case was won because Roby was a good man who did everything he was supposed to,” he said. “U.S. Steel angered the jury in that they didn’t take the steps to protect him, even though they knew the hazards of asbestos.”. The verdict was important, Perry said, because it sent the message to large corporations that they can’t treat people as disposable resources and get away with it. It’s a message Simmons Hanly Conroy has continued to send as it’s recovered more than $5 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients.*. Read more about the $250 million verdict against U.S. Steel.. Building Resources. A veteran of more than 200 asbestos cases, Perry has developed an in-depth understanding of asbestos law and the important role research plays in the discovery process.. “I enjoy my job. I enjoy digging through products and documents from 40 to 50 years ago. It’s an opportunity to play historian and detective and to piece together the puzzle that caused our clients’ injuries into the best case possible,” Perry said.. Under Perry’s direction, the firm has developed extensive resources, including an in-house medical department, a dedicated research department, a nationwide network of medical experts and more.. “Hiring a law firm with the resources and ability to stand up to these corporations that have endless funds and legions of attorneys to defend them is so important,” Perry said. “It keeps families from being overwhelmed and ensures their rights are enforced.”. Read more about our verdicts & settlements.. Background & Experience. Perry grew up in Chicago and graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. After working at Simmons Hanly Conroy for nearly eight years, he became a member of the leadership committee in 2009.. As a leader in asbestos litigation, Perry has been asked to speak at multiple asbestos litigation conferences including Perrin, PALS and more. He has helped the firm grow from less than 10 attorneys to nearly 70 and accept more asbestos cases on an annual basis than any other firm in the country.. He has served on the ITLA Board of Managers for the last several years. In addition, he is the 2014-2015 Third Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF) and helps oversee its efforts to raise funds to help nonprofit legal aid organizations. He has been a past member of the planning committee for IBF’s annual black-tie fundraising event and from 2010-2013 was one of the event chairmen. He has also been named an Illinois Super Lawyer 2011-2015 and received a 5.0 AV ranking from Martindale-Hubbell.. Set up a free case consultation with an experienced mesothelioma lawyer today.

Shareholder Amy Garrett brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to her leadership role on the asbestos management team at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Her work has helped secure millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of individuals and families suffering from asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma.. Amy joined the firm in 2003. She became an asbestos trial team leader and was promoted to shareholder in 2009. A veteran litigator, Amy oversees the firm’s Madison County docket. She also helps manage the firm’s intake process and client relations department.. “Even though we are a large firm, I pride myself on the personal attention I give to each and every client’s case that crosses my desk,” Amy said. “Our size is an advantage for our clients because we have vast collective legal experience helping people harmed by asbestos exposure.”. Amy worked on the litigation team in Simpkins, et al. v CSX Transportation, which succeeded on appeal in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. The case set an important precedent in Illinois for people injured by second-hand asbestos exposure, establishing that companies have a duty to warn employees’ family members about the dangers of asbestos.. “I have a genuine interest in every person’s story and feel like it’s my job to give my clients the power to fight for themselves and their families,” Amy said.

Luke is a skilled personal injury attorney with years of experience in products liability litigation.  Luke practices with a focus on asbestos-related claims and other products liability actions involving pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.  Luke interacts with his clients on a personal level so that he can determine who is responsible for their injuries and pursue their legal claims.. “Working for our clients is a truly gratifying experience,” says Luke.  “I take pride in representing people who have been harmed by bad products made by companies that only care about the bottom line, and fighting to ensure that those companies are brought to justice for their wrongful actions.”. Luke is a native of Godfrey, Illinois.  He received his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he studied Sociology and Business Administration.  Luke earned his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law where he concentrated his studies in Civil Litigation.. In his spare time, Luke enjoys rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues, attending concerts, and playing guitar.

Attorney Ryan Dickherber works as an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, where he focuses his practice primarily on helping individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases.  He is involved with all aspects of a client’s case and has secured millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.. A veteran of more than 100 cases, Ryan provides personal attention to each of his clients because he understands every case is different. He often travels around the country to meet with them in their homes.. “All of my clients are hard-working individuals who need someone to stand up for their legal rights against the companies who harmed them,” Ryan said.  “I take my role as their advocate seriously, as I understand this is often the only chance for my client’s story to be heard.”

Attorney Paul Dix focuses his practice at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC on representing families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. His dedication has resulted in the successful prosecution of numerous cases nationwide.. Paul started at the Firm in 2004 as a law clerk and has also clerked for the Illinois Supreme Court and Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. He attended Saint Louis University, where he graduated magna cum laude with his B.A. in economics and political science and then earned his J.D. He became an attorney in 2006.. “I am devoted to helping victims of mesothelioma and their families,” Paul said. “A tragic similarity in these cases is that the companies who sold asbestos products or used asbestos in their facilities did so at a time when it was known to be a deadly carcinogen to which there is no safe exposure.”

Attorney Nick Angelides is a shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC. He joined the firm in 2003. He currently helps direct the legal strategy for all of the firm’s asbestos and mesothelioma cases.. Nick has nearly 15 years of litigation experience and has handled asbestos cases throughout the country, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases.. A veteran of more than 300 asbestos cases, Nick has extensive experience representing individuals exposed to asbestos through their work as pipefitters, sheet metal workers, ship yard workers, HVAC workers and more.. Nick has helped the firm grow one of the largest complex litigation firms nationwide. He also oversees the firm’s Los Angeles office.. “We have resolved thousands of cases, and we have experience filing in different jurisdictions,” Nick said. “We can give clients an educated analysis of their specific circumstances because we are a national firm with a national reach.

Attorney Myles Epperson joined Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC in 2002 and has dedicated his practice to representing victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, recovering millions of dollars on their behalf.. With more than 17 years of legal experience, today Myles is a shareholder at the Firm and leads an asbestos trial team. He is personally involved in every case his team handles and attributes much of the firm’s success for clients to the structure of the trial teams.. “It’s as if every family gets the personal attention of working with a small, local law firm, but also the extra benefit of the muscle and resources of a 60-lawyer firm with 150 support staff, which is critical in cases where you’re taking on major corporations,” Myles said.

Attorney Cody Favilla works at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, representing victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. He focuses his practice on discovering and exposing what asbestos companies knew about the dangers of asbestos exposure and their failure to protect their employees.  Since joining the firm in 2006, he has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients and their families.. Cody earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University. He completed his undergraduate degree in sociology at Colorado’s Fort Lewis College and was a juvenile probation officer for the State of Colorado before moving to Illinois in 2001. As an asbestos attorney, Cody handles all aspects of his clients’ cases.. “My clients come from all walks of life, but they all have been exposed and gotten sick through no fault of their own,” Cody said. “I shed light on what caused their asbestos exposures and how that contact should have been avoided.”

Asbestos attorney Brian Cooke joined Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2004 and today is one of the firm’s shareholders. He previously served two tours of duty with the United States Marine Corps after graduating from University of Missouri Columbia’s School of Law.. In the Marine Corps, Brian traveled around the world and served as both a prosecutor and company commanding officer. During his final year of active duty, Brian served in Baghdad as a legal adviser to the Iraqi Ministry of Justice. He was the first Western attorney to appear and argue before the Central Criminal Court of Iraq, a judicial body comprised entirely of Iraqi nationals. His responsibilities included prosecuting crimes involving terrorism, political corruption and organized crime. Recently the St. Louis Bar Association awarded Brian the 2011 Spirit of Justice Award for his military service and his continuing pro bono work to help veterans.. Brian grew up in St. Louis in a family of judges and attorneys. Both parents are veterans of Vietnam. Joining the military and becoming a lawyer was a natural fit for Brian. Throughout his legal career, Brian has represented the underdog, including Iraqi citizens who endured years of tyranny and U.S. veterans suffering from PTSD and other service-related injuries. Today he focuses on asbestos cancer victims who were harmed through no fault of their own.. “When you get to know our clients and their families, hear their stores and how they came about becoming exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with cancer, you know you’re sticking up for the little guy,” he said.

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Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Asbestos attorney serving clients in Alton and surrounding areas.