Verdicts & Settlements

Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented thousands of clients throughout the country and recovered over $10.6 billion in verdicts and settlements — from mesothelioma cases and other areas of litigation — on their behalf.

We work hard for our clients and are diligently focused on getting them results. Founded in 1999, the firm quickly developed a reputation in cases of toxic asbestos exposure after securing a $250 million verdict on behalf of a U.S. steelworker. This stands as the largest verdict for a single plaintiff in the history of asbestos litigation.

Today, the firm files cases in many areas of litigation originating from all corners of the United States and is one of the largest plaintiffs law firms in the country.

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Our attorneys have helped thousands of individuals and families stand up for their legal rights in and out of the court room. Since 1999, the firm has recovered more than $10.6 billion on behalf of our clients. Click the buttons below to explore how everyday people decided enough was enough, took a stand and won.

Our experience litigating on behalf of individuals, families and businesses spans multiple areas of the law, including mesothelioma & asbestos, dangerous drugs & devices, prescription opioid litigation, sexual abuse litigation, environmental litigation and other class actions and mass torts.

We have litigated against the largest corporations in the world and have recovered more than $10.6 billion for our clients. In addition, our attorneys have served in national leadership roles in high-profile multidistrict litigations that resulted in global settlements, for our clients and others, into the tens of billions of dollars.

With more than 100 attorneys and 175 dedicated staff members on their side, our clients rest easy knowing tremendous knowledge, combined with significant resources and commitment, are hard at work to obtain a positive outcome. This level of legal experience is critical to ensure our clients receive the results and compensation they deserve.

Verdicts & Settlements

Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented thousands of clients throughout the country and recovered over $10.6 billion in verdicts and settlements from mesothelioma cases and other areas of litigation on their behalf.

Our level of legal experience is critical to ensure our clients receive the results and compensation they deserve.

Our Recent Mesothelioma Results

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers strive to maximize the compensation secured for victims and families impacted by mesothelioma.

Over the past few years, our asbestos trial teams have gone to court and secured substantial jury verdicts — including over $45 million in 2022 alone.

Some of our recent mesothelioma trial verdicts include:

  • $32 million for a mechanic exposed to asbestos through brake work
  • $10 million to a former Louisiana longshoreman with mesothelioma
  • $20 million to a St. Louis mechanic who was exposed to asbestos at work
  • $15 million to the family of a New York construction worker who passed away from mesothelioma
  • $6 million to the family of a Missouri laborer who passed away from mesothelioma
  • $8 million for a Louisiana mechanic diagnosed with mesothelioma

Our dedicated attorneys are prepared to fight for justice on your behalf. Learn more about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit during a free, no-obligation legal consultation.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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Legal Reviewer Perry BrowderReviewed by:Perry J. Browder

Head of Asbestos Department

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Partner Perry Browder is head of the Asbestos Department at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He has worked for more than 30 years helping numerous families resolve hundreds of million dollar-plus cases. He started at the firm in 2001 and played a key role in helping the firm develop a national reputation. Within a few years, he had successfully secured one of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country, a $250 million verdict against U.S. Steel.