Mesothelioma & Asbestos lawyers in Illinois

Firm: Simmons Hanly Conroy

One Court Street , Alton , Illinois 62002

Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos

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.

Firm: Flint Law Firm, LLC

222 E Park St , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos

Lawrence Holcomb joined the firm's complex civil litigation group in 2015. He focuses on cases involving asbestos exposure and manages a busy nationwide practice litigating in both state and federal court.. Lawrence spent much of his childhood on a cotton farm in Mississippi before moving to Memphis, Tennessee. He attended The University of Alabama where he graduated in 2007 with a degree in small business administration. Lawrence went on to work for EnviroRem as a licensed asbestos abatement supervisor, remediation instructor, air monitor, and microscopist, all furthering his goal of serving the environmental needs of his community. He oversaw large-scale environmental remediation projects from Kansas to Puerto Rico.. Driven by his desire to protect his community from environmental harm, Lawrence attended the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama where he graduated in 2012. While in law school he continued to serve in an environmental capacity by teaching classes, working on construction litigation, and consulting for EnviroRem.. Lawrence has excelled in representing victims of asbestos exposure, pelvic mesh implants, and IVC filters, obtaining verdicts and settlements in excess of $50,000,000 for his clients.. When he’s not fighting for his clients Lawrence enjoys restoring older automobiles and carpentry.

Firm: Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP

One Court Street , Alton , Illinois 62002

Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos

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.

Firm: Vogelzang Law

401 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1740 , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Asbestos , Civil , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Mesothelioma & Asbestos

I have been working for mesothelioma victims for over fifteen years. My interest in this area of law was sparked by my father, Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang, who has also dedicated his career to the treatment of mesothelioma patients. My father and I work closely together to ensure that his patients are treated with the same care when they become my clients.

110 Rottingham Ct. , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos