ALTON, Ill., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Hanly
Conroy, one of the nation's largest mass torts firms, is pleased to
announce that the firm has been recognized by the Legal 500
directory as one of the top plaintiffs' firms in the country for
product liability, mass tort and class action: toxic tort. In
addition, four of the firm's attorneys were recommended in the
guide's editorial commentary.
Simmons Hanly Conroy is one of
only seven law firms ranked in its category in the 2016 edition of
the U.S. Legal 500 referral guide that surveys corporate counsel
for their law firm and lawyer recommendations.
Legal 500 also spotlights firm shareholders John Simmons, Paul
Hanly, Jayne Conroy and Michael J. Angelides as "recommended"
attorneys. The directory describes Conroy as "highly experienced"
and references her role as co-chair of the Environmental Testing
Committee in the MDL arising from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
in the Gulf of Mexico, which
recently concluded with a total national settlement of $20.9 billion. Legal 500 also reports that
John Simmons "has an impressive
track record of obtaining significant verdicts and settlements for
plaintiffs in asbestos litigation."
With approximately 250 employees, Simmons Hanly Conroy is one of the country's
leading mesothelioma law firms, helping those affected by
asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma.
"We are grateful to be recognized by Legal 500 as a leader among
the nation's plaintiffs' law firms that help people injured by
exposure to asbestos and other dangerous substances," said
Angelides, managing shareholder of Simmons
Hanly Conroy. "We give credit to our dedicated attorneys and
staff who are committed to serving our clients and providing them
with a voice to seek justice from corporate wrongdoers."
Now in its 10th year, Legal 500 USA is part of the
Legal 500 series of guides. Legal 500 is independent and recommends
law firms and attorneys based solely on merit. Each year,
recommendations are based on surveys and interviews with more than
250,000 clients worldwide, as well as qualitative and quantitative
research and analysis performed by Legal 500 staff. The rankings
take into account both a firm's transactional and litigation work.
Law firm recommendations are based on national capabilities,
regardless of location, and emphasize practice teams rather than
individuals.
About Simmons Hanly
Conroy
Simmons Hanly Conroy is one of
the nation's largest mass tort law firms and has recovered more
than $5 billion in verdicts and
settlements for plaintiffs. Primary areas of litigation include
asbestos and mesothelioma, pharmaceutical, consumer protection,
environmental and personal injury. The firm's attorneys have been
appointed to leadership in numerous national multidistrict
litigations, including Vioxx, Yaz and Toyota Unintended
Acceleration. The firm also represents small and mid-size
corporations, inventors and entrepreneurs in matters involving
business litigation. Offices are located in New York City, Chicago, San
Francisco, Los Angeles,
St. Louis, and Alton, Illinois. Read more at
www.simmonsfirm.com.
Contact: Mark Motley,
Chief Marketing Officer
618.259.2222 | mmotley@simmonsfirm.com
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