ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been selected for 2026 membership in The National Trial Lawyers, including its Top 100, Top 40 Under 40, and Specialty Association divisions.
The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only professional organization founded in 2008. Its Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 are membership designations organized by state or region. Selection is based on a multi-phase, objective process that includes third-party research and, in some cases, peer nominations. Top 100 members generally have at least ten years of experience, and Top 40 Under 40 members are 40 or younger. The organization also offers invitation-only Specialty Associations focused on particular practice areas.
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Among the firm’s attorneys, Partners Perry J. Browder and Judge Luther W. Simmons, Jr. (Ret.) were named to the Asbestos/Mesothelioma Top 10, and Jayne Conroy and Moshe Horn were named to the Mass Tort Top 25.
The following Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys were selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers, organized by firm office/location:
Alton, IL
- Kristina Berkover, attorney, Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff
- Perry J. Browder, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff; Asbestos/Mesothelioma Top 10
- Paul Dix, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- John Foley, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Shane F. Hampton, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Taylor Kerns, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Christopher W. Konya, attorney, Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff
- Todd Neilson, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Gary L. Payne, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Jo Anna Pollock, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Melissa Crowe Schopfer, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Drew Sealey, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- John Simmons, named partner and chairman, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Judge Luther W. Simmons, Jr. (Ret.), partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff; Asbestos/Mesothelioma Top 10. Judge Simmons is also a member of the National Black Lawyers Top 100.
- Joseph P. Trunk, attorney, Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff
- Megan L. Williams, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
Miami, FL
- Juan P. Bauta II, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
New York, NY
- Daniel P. Blouin, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Donald P. Blydenburgh, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Lisa Nathanson Busch, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Jayne Conroy, named partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff; Mass Tort Top 25
- Mildred Conroy, partner, Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff
- Moshe Horn, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff; Mass Tort Top 25
- Ellyn Hurd, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- Laurence V. Nassif, managing partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
San Francisco, CA
- Jennifer Alesio, partner, Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
About Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP
Simmons Hanly Conroy is one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms, dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers. Other primary areas of litigation include prescription opioids, sexual abuse, pharmaceutical, consumer protection, environmental, and personal injury. The firm's attorneys have been appointed to leadership in numerous national multidistrict litigations, including prescription opioids, Vioxx, Yaz, Toyota unintended acceleration, BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, DePuy Pinnacle, Uber Rideshare sexual assault, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Norfolk Southern East Palestine train derailment, social media adolescent addiction, hair relaxer products injury, and the Volkswagen emission scandal. The firm also represents small and mid-size corporations, inventors and entrepreneurs in matters involving business litigation.
Firm attorneys’ passion for improving the lives of asbestos victims and their families extends to the firm’s contributions to mesothelioma cancer research and ongoing support through initiatives including the firm’s annual Miles for Meso 5K race and fun run/walk. Firm offices are located in Alton, Illinois; Boston; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; San Francisco; and St. Louis. Read more at www.simmonsfirm.com.
