John Simon

An Exceptional Track Record Of Success

For 30 years, John Simon has devoted himself to fighting for injury victims.Due to his unparalleled skill and belief in the power of the law, John has secured over 150 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million or more for his clients.

John’s practice is among the most accomplished in the nation:

• He has secured over 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.

Fighting for the Injured

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.

Bettering the Lives of Clients

John’s practice is driven by improving the lives of his clients. For example, when a natural gas explosion killed Louis Brown, his family came to John. John’s investigation showed Laclede Gas knew 80,000 copper gas lines were lying under local neighborhoods at risk for corrosion. John not only secured $8 million for Louis Brown’s family, but the case forced Laclede Gas to replace all 80,000 faulty lines.

In another pivotal case, John fought for Captain Mike LeBrun, a firefighter who passed out in a burning building due to a faulty oxygen alarm system in his breathing tank. Though he lived, the oxygen deprivation tragically damaged Captain LeBrun’s brain. John ensured that Mike received the millions of dollars he would need to get the medical care he required—while forcing the makers of the respirator, Mine Safety Appliances, to issue a nationwide warning about the failed air tank alarm.

John has secured more than 15 verdicts/settlements over $10 million, and more than 25 verdicts/settlements over $5 million. 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

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. Additionally, his induction into The Inner Circle of Advocates – which consists of the 100 top plaintiff attorneys in the United States.

• AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell® 1996-present
• The Inner Circle of Advocates (100 Top Plaintiff Attorneys in the U.S.) 2014-present
• Best Lawyers in America® 2005-2020
• The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
• Best Lawyers in America® Personal Injury for 11 years

• Trial Masters, 08/30/2018, Lawyers Association and USA&M
• Vor Dire, 12/08/2017, KTLA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and CLE Seminar
• Trial Wars – Return of the Jury; 06/13/2017; Interactive All-Day Mock Trial by Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• The Art and Science of Jury Persuasion; 2/24/16; Denver Empirical Justice Institute Conference
• Effective Deposition Techniques, Closing Arguments & Ethics; 12/04/15
• Review and Analysis of Heien v North Carolina (US Supreme Court), 11/13/14, Theodore McMillian Inns of Court
• Closing Arguments, 06/06/14, Attorney Information Exchange Group Trucking Seminar 2014 (AIEG)
• From Main Street to Wall Street, Marketing through Referrals, 05/01/14, American Bar Association Firm Marketing Conference (ABA)
• Lessons of 1,000 Trials: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Presenting a Winning Case at Trial, 04/26/13
• Truck Accident Litigation from Start to Finish, 2010, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)
• Tips for Handling Personal Injury Cases, 2007, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)
• Using Federal Regulations to Build a Punitive Damages Case, 2007, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)
• Claim in Trucking Cases & Discovery and Proof of Driver Fatigue, 2008
• Building a Strong Foundation for Your Case, 12/14/2007, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)
• Expert Witness Seminar, 10/24/2006, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)
• Bad Faith Litigation, 07/18/1996, National Business Institute, Inc. (NBI)