St. Louis Mesothelioma Lawyer

For over 20 years, Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented families affected by mesothelioma in St. Louis, Missouri and across the country, securing over $9.3 billion nationwide. We have the resources and experience needed to hold powerful companies accountable.

Find out if our St. Louis mesothelioma lawyers can help your family pursue compensation. Call (800) 326-8900 now.

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St. Louis, Missouri 63105
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St. Louis Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Claims

When asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they may become lodged in the lining of major organs like the lungs. These fibers can irritate healthy tissue for decades, causing mesothelioma to develop 10-50 years after exposure.

Our mesothelioma law firm has helped:

Over 6,000 families affected by asbestos exposure nationwide
Secure more than $9.3 billion from mesothelioma claims
Give our clients a powerful voice in the legal system for over 20 years

Companies knew the dangers when they used asbestos in their products — but they used it anyway, putting thousands at risk. We can help you hold these corporations accountable and pursue compensation for your family.

Our asbestos attorneys in St. Louis can handle every step of the legal process as we fight for justice on your behalf. There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with us.

Contact our firm for a free legal consultation to get started now. We can figure out how you were exposed to asbestos and find the evidence to prove it.

Mesothelioma Verdicts in St. Louis

St. Louis Asbestos Verdict

$20 Million

In March 2022, a St. Louis jury awarded $20 million to Cathy and Bill Trokey. Bill was diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of working with brakes made by Ford Motor Company at his father’s auto service stations.

Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Verdict

$6 Million

In November 2022, a St. Louis jury awarded $6 million to a family whose loved one passed away from mesothelioma. Her exposure was also the result of brakes made by Ford during her work at a custom limousine manufacturer.

Our Past St. Louis Mesothelioma Settlements

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve secured over $9.3 billion for mesothelioma clients across the country, including families in St. Louis.

See some of our past mesothelioma settlements from the St. Louis area below.

$6.71 Million

Office Worker
St. Louis, MO

$10.2 Million

Insulator
St. Louis, MO

$4.89 Million

Union Sheet Metal Worker
St. Louis, MO

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$4.36 million to a St. Louis sheet metal worker with pleural mesothelioma
$2.75 million for an insulator in St. Louis
$2.66 million to a union electrician in St. Louis
$3 million for salesman in St. Louis with mesothelioma
$4.34 million for a mother in St. Louis with peritoneal mesothelioma from secondhand exposure during childhood
$2.85 million to union sprinkler fitter in St. Louis
$3.43 million for a St. Louis store clerk
$2.59 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and glazier
$3.64 million to a factory worker in St. Louis
$2.66 million for a U.S. Navy veteran and inspector in St. Louis
$2.6 million for a St. Louis laborer
$2.92 million for a U.S. Army veteran and assembly line worker in St. Louis

Results will vary by case depending on each individual’s exposure, age, diagnosis and several other factors, and there’s never a guarantee of results in any case.

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See What Our Clients Say

Every mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to standing for our clients and giving them a powerful voice in our country’s legal system. But you don’t have to take our word for it — see what some of our past clients have to say about their experience working with us below.

“Simmons Hanly Conroy treated us like human beings. Like we were friends.”

– Art

“Filing a lawsuit put us in a better position to fight mesothelioma.”

– LaTanyta

Walter, an older gentleman in a red shirt

“It was only a few days, and my lawyer was here. He came to see me and talked to me personally.”

– U.S. Navy Veteran Walter

“It truly made such a difference for my husband to know that the good guys can actually win.”

– Lori, Wife of Norris

Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in St. Louis

Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can help you cover medical expenses and secure your family’s well-being for years to come. Our St. Louis mesothelioma attorneys can guide you through the legal system, making the process as easy as possible for you and your family.

You may be eligible for compensation in multiple ways, and many of these options do not require you to go to court:

Asbestos Trust Funds: An estimated $30 billion has been set aside by asbestos companies to pay people who have developed asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit: Most mesothelioma lawsuits are settled out of court, though our mesothelioma attorneys in St. Louis are prepared to present your case in trial if needed. Families can receive significant amounts of compensation from settlements.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits: Veterans with mesothelioma may be able to access medical and financial benefits through the VA. We have VA-accredited mesothelioma attorneys on staff who can help veterans prepare their VA claims to access the benefits they are owed.

You’ll have an entire legal team on your side, with a senior attorney, several associate attorneys, paralegals, medical staff and investigators, so you get the personalized care and attention you deserve.

Statute of Limitations

Missouri has a unique set of laws called statutes of limitations that restrict the amount of time mesothelioma patients and their family members have to file a claim.

For this reason, it’s important to contact asbestos lawyers in Missouri as soon as possible after your diagnosis.

If you’d like to talk to a St. Louis mesothelioma attorney about a potential case, we can meet with you in your home, virtually or at a location of your choosing.

St. Louis Asbestos Sites

While asbestos is regulated in the United States, it has not been completely banned. Over the years, a number of buildings and work sites in the St. Louis area have been linked to asbestos exposure, including:

America Air Filter Company
Anheuser Busch
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Belcher Sugar Refining Company
Cerro Copper & Brass Company
Certainteed Plant
Chevrolet Motor Company
Eagle Industrial Company
Euclid St. Power Plant
Falstaff Brewing
General Motors Corporation

Grover Laboratories
Industrial Furnace Designers
Kincaid Powerhouse
Laclede Steel Company
Mallinckrodt Chemical
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Monsanto Chemical Company
National Lead Company
Old St. Louis Laundry

Procter & Gamble
Republic Steel Corporation
Rowe Floral Co.
Shell Oil
St. Louis Airport
St. Louis Manufacturing Company
St. Louis Shipbuilding & Steel
St. Luke’s Hospital
Swift Company
Union Carbide Corporation

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The above is a partial list of some of these St. Louis work sites. Please note: It does not necessarily reflect current conditions.

If you or a loved one has mesothelioma, call (800) 326-8900 now to see if our St. Louis mesothelioma attorneys can pursue compensation on your behalf.

Meet Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy have secured over $9.3 billion in total on behalf of our clients affected by mesothelioma. We are dedicated to getting our clients the results they deserve. Meet a few of our top mesothelioma lawyers below.

Meet St. Louis “Lawyer of the Year” Perry Browder

Get to Know “Best Lawyer in America” Drew Sealey

Meet “Best Lawyer in America” Melissa Schopfer

Color portrait of Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Dix

Learn More About Veteran Asbestos Attorney Paul Dix

Our Mesothelioma Clients in St. Louis

Every person diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease has a unique story. Here at Simmons Hanly Conroy, we believe there is power in sharing those stories.

Our lawyers have helped many people over the years secure mesothelioma compensation. We are honored to have been able to make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Julie’s Story

Julie never worked with asbestos, but her father did as an electrician for 40 years. He would leave his dusty work clothes in the laundry room, which was also Julie’s playroom.

Unfortunately, Julie was diagnosed with mesothelioma due to secondhand exposure decades later. Thankfully, our mesothelioma lawyers in St. Louis helped her afford life-saving treatment and spend more time with her daughter.

“Simmons Hanly Conroy represented me. I love them,” Julie said. “They have been incredibly helpful and supportive to me — beyond any expectations anybody could have of legal representatives.”

Julie, a mesothelioma survivor, holds her young daughter as they smile together for a photo

Brenda’s Story

In 2004, Brenda visited a doctor after experiencing abdominal swelling and difficulty breathing. A CT scan revealed a dark mass on her abdomen, which was identified as peritoneal mesothelioma.

During her childhood, Brenda’s father, a subcontractor, unknowingly brought asbestos fibers home on his work clothes. Later in life, she was exposed again through her ex-husband’s work as a mechanic.

Thanks to our St. Louis mesothelioma attorneys, Brenda was able to afford treatment from a specialist that ultimately helped her combat the disease.

Glennon’s Story

In 1983, Glennon began working as a drywaller in St. Louis. He applied textured spray and popcorn ceilings in Missouri homes, unaware of the dangerous asbestos products he was exposed to on a daily basis.

In 2018, just a few years after he and his wife Armella retired, Glennon was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. Before he passed away, the couple worked with our St. Louis mesothelioma lawyers to secure their family’s financial future.

“Thanks to Simmons Hanly Conroy and all its great people, we feel confident that Glenn is looking down with pride, knowing that his struggle didn’t go in vain,” said Armella.

Linda’s Story

Linda spent years working at a custom limousine facility in Missouri, where she regularly serviced asbestos-containing brakes manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Years later, Linda was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.

In the wake of her diagnosis, Linda wanted to make sure her family would be taken care of after she passed away, so she urged them to contact our St. Louis asbestos attorneys and pursue compensation.

“The Simmons difference is those people are absolutely top shelf,” said Linda’s husband Howard. “I didn’t have to do anything except make a phone call, and the kids did that for me. That was an awesome bunch of people.”

Giving Back to the Local Missouri Community

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. We passionately stand up for clients in the courtroom and in local Missouri communities by giving back to a variety of different cancer research and mesothelioma support organizations.

In 2019, the St. Louis Business Journal recognized Simmons Hanly Conroy in the Midsize Company category of its Corporate Philanthropy Awards. The firm locally donated more than $1.3 million and close to 1,000 volunteer hours in 2018 alone.

Miles for Meso in Missouri

Started by Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2009, Miles for Meso is a 5K race that raises funds and awareness for mesothelioma while bringing together a community of those affected by asbestos exposure. Miles for Meso races have been held across the country, including in Missouri.

“Miles for Meso means that somebody has my back,” said Julie Gundlach, a St. Louis resident, Simmons Hanly Conroy client and mesothelioma survivor. “And somebody is amplifying my voice against the use of asbestos and the industry of corporate greed.”

Together, Miles for Meso races across the country have raised over $925,000 for mesothelioma research and advocacy. Simmons Hanly Conroy continues to be a national sponsor of the event.

SHC Foundation Employee Committee

For more than 15 years, the Simmons Hanly Conroy Foundation’s Employee Committee has organized an annual golf tournament to raise funds for area charities. To date, the tournament has raised more than $230,000 to benefit several organizations and charities, including:

Burns Recovered, Inc. – St. Louis, Missouri
Joshua Chamberlain Society – St. Louis, Missouri
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition – St. Louis, Missouri

The Employee Committee also coordinates other annual events to collect money, food and clothing each year, including a food drive and a holiday Adopt-A-Family program.

Providing Pro Bono Legal Services

Both individually and on behalf of the firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys volunteer their legal services free of charge with a number of organizations, serving:

Children in the foster care system
Domestic abuse victims
Immigrants
People experiencing homelessness
Those seeking a second chance through expungement
U.S. military veterans

“Our attorneys and staff have donated countless pro bono hours dedicated to ensuring people from every walk of life have access to equitable justice,” said Assistant Managing Partner Amy Garrett.

St. Louis Asbestos Lawyer FAQs

What is a mesothelioma lawyer?

A mesothelioma lawyer helps people with mesothelioma and their families pursue compensation and justice for their injuries.

In many cases, families are able to recover the money they’re owed without ever going to trial — and in some instances, without even leaving their home.

Contact our team now to find out if our St. Louis mesothelioma lawyers can help you pursue compensation.

Why file an asbestos claim in St. Louis?

Filing a St. Louis asbestos claim gives you the chance to receive compensation that can help pay for medical expenses and secure your family’s financial future.

Sadly, many asbestos companies knew the dangers their asbestos products posed — but they hid these risks from the public for decades. Asbestos claims can help you hold these companies accountable for their negligence and your illness.

Let us fight for justice on your behalf. Call (800) 326-8900 now to get started.

How do I choose a lawyer for mesothelioma?

When searching for a mesothelioma attorney in St. Louis, you should look for:

Decades of Experience: At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we’ve been fighting on behalf of those affected by asbestos exposure for more than two decades.
A Proven Track Record: Over the past 20 years, our attorneys have recovered more than $9.3 billion nationwide for thousands of people affected by mesothelioma.
No Financial Risk: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless we successfully secure compensation for your family.

Our team can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and loved ones. Let us support you through this difficult time.

How much does a St. Louis mesothelioma lawyer cost?

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our St. Louis mesothelioma lawyers. We only get paid if your case results in compensation.

See if you qualify for compensation now — for free.

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Reviewed by:Kenneth P. Danzinger

Partner, Simmons Hanly Conroy

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Attorney Kenneth P. Danzinger is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with over 20 years of experience practicing law. He focuses his practice on helping individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma.