All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 7, 2023
Honoring U.S. Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Warrior Frank Curre on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy,” remarked President Franklin D. Roosevelt after Pearl Harbor was attacked by some 350 Japanese fighter planes, which drove the United States to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 9, 2023
Veterans Day 2023: Honoring U.S. Veterans and Their Fight Against Mesothelioma
Millions of Americans have selflessly served in the U.S. military, prioritizing our nation’s freedom over their personal well-being. For many citizens, their courage holds a significance far beyond a commitment to defend… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 20, 2023
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2023: Hope, Help and Health
On September 26, 2023, communities across the country will join together to recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is dedicated to bringing attention to this rare asbestos-caused cancer and raising funds for medical… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 15, 2023
International Association of Fire Fighters Urges Congress to Pass Asbestos Ban
Despite being banned in more than 70 countries, asbestos remains legal in the United States — but the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act seeks to change this. ARBAN calls for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 21, 2023
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Celebrating the Life of Mesothelioma Warrior Burlene Jones
This September, show support for a loved one who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma by participating in the 15th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk. Each year,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 8, 2023
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Honoring the Legacy of Mesothelioma Warrior George Dreith
To set the stage for the 15th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the mesothelioma warriors whose legacies have shaped this event.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 25, 2023
How Filing a Mesothelioma Claim Helped U.S. Navy Veteran Walter Twidwell
When Walter Twidwell first joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, he, like so many others alongside him, had no idea how his nearly 20 years of devoted service would impact his health… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 19, 2023
Today We Celebrate Simmons Hanly Conroy’s 24th Anniversary
In 1999, when attorney John Simmons set up some modest folding tables, rented computers and started taking clients, it was certainly a humble beginning for the newly established mesothelioma law firm. As… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 18, 2023
EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability
On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years. The rule… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 26, 2023
5 Ways to Cope with Grief from Mesothelioma
Cancer can be devastating for both patients and their families. Mesothelioma — a cancer caused by asbestos exposure — is no exception, especially for the surviving family and loved ones of those… Read More
