ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national leader in representing mesothelioma patients and their families, is proud to announce that 33 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
In addition, 10 Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys were named to the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list, which recognizes professional excellence among attorneys earlier in their careers.
“We are proud to see so many of our attorneys recognized by their peers for their work on behalf of our clients,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Managing Partner Laurence V. Nassif. “These honors reflect the talent and dedication our attorneys bring to their work every day. I congratulate each of this year’s honorees on this well-deserved recognition.”
Best Lawyers is one of the country’s most highly regarded attorney referral publications. Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America is based on peer-review surveys in which leading attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of their peers. Attorneys are not permitted to pay a fee to participate or receive recognition.
The following Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys are listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, along with their recognized practice areas, organized by firm office/location:
Alton
- Michael J. Angelides, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Nicholas J. Angelides, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- John A. Barnerd, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Best Lawyers 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, St. Louis
- Perry J. Browder, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Sarah Burns, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Brian J. Cooke, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Kenneth P. Danzinger, partner: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs; Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
- Paul Dix, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- John Foley, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Taylor Kerns, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- J. Conard Metcalf, of counsel: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Todd Neilson, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Jo Anna Pollock, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Melissa Crowe Schopfer, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Drew Sealey, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- John Simmons, named partner and chairman: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Judge Luther W. Simmons, Jr., partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- G. Michael Stewart, partner: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Andrew S. Williams, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
New York City
- Daniel P. Blouin, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Donald P. Blydenburgh, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Lisa Nathanson Busch, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Jayne Conroy, named partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Mildred Conroy, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Gary DiMuzio, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Moshe Horn, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Ellyn Hurd, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Jim Kramer, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Laurence V. Nassif, managing partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Sanford Smokler, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- An Truong, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
San Francisco, California
- Jennifer L. Alesio, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Deborah R. Rosenthal, partner: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
The following Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys are listed in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, along with their recognized practice areas, organized by firm office/location:
Alton
- Lindsey Balaco, attorney: Health Care Law
- Payal A. Gurnani, attorney: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- David Kargel, attorney: Health Care Law
- Jenny Paulson, attorney: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Luke Pfeifer, attorney: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Elisa J. Pleasant, attorney: Health Care Law
- Philip E. Proud, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
New York City
- Brett F. Fuller, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Olivia P. Kelly, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- John B. Wetmore, partner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Contact us now to find out if Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys can help with your case.
