Top Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in ZIP 62002 | 2 available

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: 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.