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John Simmons, Class Action Attorney in Alton, Illinois

focused on Class Action and Product Liability

Alton, IL

Trusted class action attorney serving Alton.

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John Simmons is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

Based in
Alton, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from Alton, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (St. Louis) (2023).

About John Simmons: John Simmons is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by John Simmons

John concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Alton, Illinois

John takes class action matters in Alton, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Alton, Illinois

John takes product liability matters in Alton, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

About John Simmons — Attorney of Illinois class action experience

John Simmons is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.

John Simmons founded the firm in 1999 with seven employees and a focus on asbestos litigation. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to more than 250 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, spread between five offices in Alton, St. Louis, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

John has overseen some of the biggest verdicts and settlements in the history of asbestos litigation. The firm’s first trial involved a roofer and former Shell Oil employee diagnosed with mesothelioma. John helped secure a $34.1 million jury verdict, then considered one of the largest jury verdicts in the history of the litigation. That record stood for only a short while before the firm obtained a $250 million verdict on behalf of an Indiana steelworker.

The firm’s track record of success continues today, not only in mesothelioma litigation, but also in other areas of complex litigation including dangerous drugs and devices, prescription opioid litigation, sexual abuse litigation, environmental litigation, personal injury and other mass torts and class actions. Since that first case, the firm has recovered more than $9.6 billion in settlements and verdicts for thousands of clients nationwide under John’s leadership.

John's approach to class action cases

John Simmons founded the firm in 1999 with seven employees and a focus on asbestos litigation. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to more than 250 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, spread between five offices in Alton, St. Louis, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. John has overseen some of the biggest verdicts and settlements in the history of asbestos litigation. The…

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in Alton and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

John Simmons's legal education and bar admissions

  • Southern Methodist University

    J.D. · 1994

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • Georgia, Georgia Bar

    ACTIVE

  • Illinois, IL Bar Ass

    ACTIVE

  • Florida, Florida Bar

    ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.A. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.A. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of John Simmons

John has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (St. Louis)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyer, 2012-2016

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chosen One of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under the Age of 40 to Watch

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40, 2006

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (St. Louis) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).

Locations

Office locations for John Simmons in Alton, Illinois

John's primary office is at Alton, Illinois, 62002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Alton, Illinois 62002

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Hiring guide

How to hire John Simmons — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Alton, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John Simmons

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does John offer a free consultation?

    John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can John take my case if I'm outside Alton?

    John is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is John accepting new class action clients right now?

    John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Alton, Chicago and Springfield in Illinois

John handles class action matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.

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