Taylor Kerns, Personal Injury Attorney in Alton, Illinois
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Alton, IL
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Taylor Kerns is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
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- Alton, ILLINOIS
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- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Alton, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Taylor Kerns: Taylor Kerns is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Taylor takes on
Taylor concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Taylor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Alton, Illinois
Taylor takes personal injury 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 Taylor agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Alton, Illinois
Taylor 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 Taylor agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Taylor Kerns — personal injury lawyer in Alton
Taylor Kerns is an attorney based in Alton, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Attorney Taylor Kerns is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy who focuses his practice on asbestos litigation. He oversees a team of attorneys and legal staff, who represent individuals across the country suffering from asbestos-related diseases. He has helped secure millions of dollars on behalf of individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
As a trial team leader, Taylor is responsible for directing the legal strategy necessary for each case. He and his team take great pride in their individualized approach to the unique circumstances that each case presents.
“There is no such thing as a ‘typical client,'” Taylor said. “Our clients are not just names on a lawsuit–they are human beings to whom dignity and respect is due. The more we get to know our clients, the better advocates we can be for them.”
Taylor often handles cases involving asbestos exposures on Naval ships, in shipyards and in manufacturing industries. He also represents railroad workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases in FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) cases throughout the country. Over the course of his career, he has conducted numerous depositions of percipient and expert witnesses in the pursuit of justice for his clients.
Taylor is proud to represent hard-working people who have been terribly wronged and are now suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
“Regardless of their background, the common link between our clients is that they all worked their entire lives to support their families,” Taylor said. “At no point were they told of the dangers of the asbestos-containing materials with which they were working.”
Background and ExperienceTaylor earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration and Policy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his juris doctor degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, graduating cum laude and obtaining certificates in both Health Law and International and Comparative Law.
Taylor is a member of several professional legal organizations: American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Minnesota Bar Association and the Madison County Bar Association.
“I work hard to ensure my clients receive the best legal care possible,” Taylor said. “Being able to help them, after they’ve gone through so much, is why I wake up every day excited to come to work.”
Working with Taylor on a personal injury matter
Attorney Taylor Kerns is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy who focuses his practice on asbestos litigation. He oversees a team of attorneys and legal staff, who represent individuals across the country suffering from asbestos-related diseases. He has helped secure millions of dollars on behalf of individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. As a trial…
Clients Taylor works with
Taylor reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Alton and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Saint Louis University
J.D. · 2006
Taylor studied at J.D. in Saint Louis University.
Law school and academic background
Taylor completed J.D. in Saint Louis University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Taylor runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Taylor has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Taylor Kerns in Alton, Illinois
Taylor's primary office is at Alton, Illinois, 62002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Taylor Kerns — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Taylor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Taylor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor'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; Taylor will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Alton, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Taylor
Taylor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Taylor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Taylor's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Kerns
How much does it cost to hire Taylor for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Taylor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Taylor offer a free consultation?
Taylor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Taylor's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Taylor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Taylor take my case if I'm outside Alton?
Taylor 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 — Taylor 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 Taylor?
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. Taylor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Taylor accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Taylor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Alton, Chicago and Springfield in Illinois
Taylor handles personal injury matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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