'Our Firm' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 21, 2010
BBC’s “Dangers in the Dust” asbestos investigation highlights “take home” asbestos exposure
At long last, we’re seeing some meaningful, in-depth media coverage surrounding asbestos exposure and the horrible diseases it causes, like mesothelioma. This is all courtesy of a collaboration between the BBC’s International… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 15, 2010
Meso Foundation Symposium reminds me why I am a trial attorney
It never gets any easier. Every year I make my way to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation‘s annual symposium, and every year I’m reminded of why I do what I do. Each year,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 10, 2010
Simmons employee Amy Bourland honored as Woman of Distinction by YWCA
A longtime Simmons Hanly Conroy employee, Amy Bourland, was recently selected as one of the YWCA of Alton’s 2010 Distinguished Women. To be selected, a woman must demonstrate exemplary community service and advance… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 27, 2010
4th Annual SEF Dinner Auction Raises over $200k for Local Charities
Last Thursday night was a very special night for the Simmons Employee Foundation. We were able to help two local charities whose work improves the quality of life for so many children and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 8, 2010
In Memory of Our Friend and Colleague, Peggie Castruita
Today our hearts go out to the family of Peggie Castruita, our friend and colleague, who passed away on Friday. Peggie joined the firm on June 27, 2001 and spent her years… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 7, 2009
ADAO Announces 6th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference
Next spring our friends at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization will host their sixth annual conference in Chicago. We spoke with Linda Reinstein, Executive Director for ADAO, and she told us this… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 23, 2009
Simmons Employee Foundation Gives 50,000 Pounds of Food Goes to Madison County Food Pantries
On Friday Simmons Hanly Conroy, through the efforts of the Simmons Employee Foundation, completed its annual food drive, raising over 50,000 pounds of food for Madison County food pantries. Today we’re delivering that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 20, 2009
Remembering Ernie Conry
We lost one hell of a fighter and good man this week. Ernest Conry, a husband, father and friend to many, lost his battle with mesothelioma on September 18, 2009. He passed… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 28, 2009
Kansas City Family Affected by Mesothelioma Makes Headlines, Fights On
Earlier this year the family of Wendell Mason, who died of mesothelioma, was featured on the local NBC station in Kansas City about mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos exposure in the home. … Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 16, 2009
Fighting Mesothelioma One Step at a Time
I’m pleased to announce that the Simmons law firm will sponsor the inaugural Miles for Meso, a 5K run/walk, in historic Alton, Ill., on September 26, 2009, beginning at 9 a.m. Money raised… Read More
