John G. Simon

Practice Areas

John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law.

For 30 years, John Simon has devoted himself to fighting for the victims of negligence in St. Louis and across the nation. Because of his unparalleled skill and belief in the power of the law, John practice is among the most accomplished in the nation. He has secured more than 150 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million each. He has obtained more than 15 verdicts/settlements over $10 million. He has secured more than 25 verdicts/settlements over $5 million.

John’s conviction and passion for the law form the cornerstone of our practice. His belief in the power of hard work, persistence, and dedication allows him and his fellow attorneys to achieve incredible results. Above all, he knows that a group of committed individuals working together can accomplish great things—that’s the heart of his firm.

Career

Here are some of his most notable cases:

$105 Million – Products Liability Case Against Bridgestone/Firestone

$42 Million – Personal Injury Case Against Gateway Hotel Holdings

$32 Million – Class Action Claim

$25 Million – Class Action

$20.8 Million – Vioxx

$18 Million – Class Action

$17.6 Million – Medical Malpractice

$15 Million – Product Liability

$13.5 Million – Auto Accident Case Against Paving Company

$12 Million – Auto Accident

$12 Million – Patent

$11 Million – Personal Injury

$10.8 Million – Medical Malpractice Case Against Medical Clinic

$10.25 Million – Personal Injury

$10 Million – Auto Accident

$10 Million – Defective Product Case Against Manufacturer

$10 Million – Personal Injury

$9.5 Million – Product Liability

$8 Million – Personal Injury

$7.9 Million – Fen Phen

$7.35 Million – Medical Malpractice

$6.51 Million – Product Liability

$6.22 Million – RR Crossing

$6.03 Million – Auto Accident

$6 Million – Personal Injury

$6 Million – Product Liability

$6 Million – Premises Liability

$5.81 Million – Product Liability

$5.8 Million – Class Action

$5.75 Million – Medical Malpractice

$5.1 Million – Auto Accident

$5 Million – Patent Litigation

$5 Million – Product Liability

$5 Million – Auto Accident

$5 Million – Product Liability

$5 Million – Medical Malpractice

$5 Million – Medical Malpractice

Professional Memberships

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Executive Committee, President 2018-2019

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Executive Committee, President-Elect 2017-2018

America’s Top 100 Attorneys® for Missouri, Lifetime Achievement

National Academy of Jurisprudence, 2016

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Executive Committee, Vice President 2016-2017

Pound Civil Justice Institute, Supporting Fellow, 2015

The Inner Circle of Advocates (100 Top Plaintiff Attorneys in the U.S.) 2014-present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Founding Member, 2014-present

Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2014-present

American College of Trial Lawyers, 2011-present

Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2014-present

American Inns of Court, 2011-present

Theodore McMillian American Inns of Court, St. Louis, Founding Member, 2011-present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2009-present

American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009-present

The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, 2008-present

American Association for Justice, 2003-present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Board of Governors, 2003

American Board of Trial Advocates, 2001-present

Martindale-Hubbell® Rating: AV, 1996-present

Arkansas State Bar Association, 1992-present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1990-present

Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, 1990-present

Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers Board of Governors, 1991-present

St. Louis County Bar Association, 1990-present

St. Clair County Bar Association, 1990-present

Lawyers Association of St. Louis, 1990-present

National Institute of Trial Advocacy Advocates Association, 1989-present

Illinois State Bar Association, 1987-present

Bar Association of the Metropolitan St. Louis, 1987 – present

The Missouri State Bar Association, 1986-present

American Bar Foundation

American Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Litigation Counsel of America: Barrister, Order of Centurions

Litigation Counsel of America: Advocate, Order of Certus

Litigation Counsel of America: Member, Trial Law Institute

Litigation Counsel of America: Member, Diversity Law Institute

2021 Chambers USA – Band 1

Publications

Attack Your Own Case Before Your Opponent Does, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, July 20, 2009, at 15.

An Overview of Punitive Damages in Business Tort Litigation in Missouri, 54 St. Louis Bar Journal 28 (2007).

Pharmaceutical Litigation: The Plaintiff’s Overview, 51 St. Louis Bar Journal 12 (2005).

Plaintiff in Products Liability Case: Overview. 48 St. Louis Bar Journal 4 (2002).

Theories of Liability in Accounting Malpractice Cases: A Plaintiff’s Perspective, St. Louis Bar Journal (1991).

Intrastate Forum Non Conveniens in Missouri, Journal of Missouri Bar (1990).

Distinctive Aspects of Litigation Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act: An Overview, St. Louis Bar Journal (1989).

Federal Employers’ Liability Act Cases: Instructing on Sole Cause. Journal of the Missouri Bar (1988).

Expert in these Jurisdictions

State of Missouri

State of Illinois

State of Arkansas

State of Minnesota

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Arkansas

U.S. District Court, Western Districts of Arkansas

U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Work Highlights

John’s honors and awards reveal what John’s clients already know—he stands among the best litigators in the United States. These awards include Lawyer of the Year for both Product Liability and Personal Injury, and he was listed in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® Top 10 in 2009, and 2013-2017. Additionally, his induction into The Inner Circle of Advocates – which consists of the 100 top plaintiff attorneys in the United States.

Awards