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The Opioid Epidemic Enters the Courtroom
Over the past 20 years, hundreds of thousands of Americans have died from opioid overdoses. The number of deaths from...
Having Difficult Conversations
It’s often a challenge to break bad news to a potential client, a client, or a co-worker. The task is...
Confirmation Bias: The Sometimes Helpful But Often Dangerous Cognitive Bias
Lawyers often need to consciously seek out evidence to prove their cases. This conscious case-building is the friendly version of...
Attorney Pat Malone is Recommending That We Violate Irving Younger’s Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination
John Simon and Erich Vieth invited celebrated attorney/author Pat Malone onto their podcast (Episodes 201 and 202 of The Jury...
US Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns of Peloton Treadmill After Child’s Death
he Commission has found that the public health and safety requires this notice to warn the public quickly of the...
True Crime Meets True Law: New Podcast Serializes Firm’s High-Profile Cases
Originally published on Missouri Lawyers Media. Attorneys for The Simon Law Firm in St. Louis were looking for novel ways...
St. Clair Representative Introduces Bill That Would Require Video Cameras on Every School Bus
Bus drivers, teachers, and other school personnel are entrusted with our children’s safety and well-being. Parents should never have to...
First Student Bus Driver Faces Child Abuse Charges
We trust bus drivers, teachers, and other officials to look after our children and keep them safe, but sadly, bus...
Healthcare Providers Like Great Circle Face Potential Civil Liability for Child Abuse
Great Circle, the embattled Missouri behavioral health services provider, is again in the news. It is reported that Great Circle...
Simon Law in the News
In the Lead: Missouri Lawyers Media Best Family-Led Law Firms
Simon Law has been recognized as one of Missouri's leading family-owned law firms in 2025, highlighting the firm's commitment to excellence, personal injury expertise, and the values passed down through its founding family. This recognition celebrates Simon Law's reputation for trusted, client-focused representation and its lasting impact on the legal community.
Want to change your name? A new Illinois law means more privacy during the process
A new Illinois law has made the name-change process more private and accessible by eliminating the long-standing newspaper publication requirement and shortening residency rules. These changes are important for people seeking safety, gender affirmation, or other personal reasons. Simon Law has volunteered in a recent name-change clinic to assist dozens of attendees with these updates.
Simon Law joins name change clinic in Illinois
Simon Law participates in a name change clinic hosted by Land of Lincoln Legal Aid in East St. Louis. Ten volunteers from the firm are helping community members complete name change paperwork, supporting individuals seeking safety from domestic violence or aligning their legal identity with their gender.
Local organization provides fresh produce to several local food pantries
With a sharp rise in food insecurity, Giddo Simon Ministries plays a vital role in supplying fresh produce to St. Louis pantries. Founded by the family of George Simon, who spent decades giving away food to those in need, the nonprofit now provides thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables weekly to feed more than 6,000 families.
Local organization provides fresh produce to several local food pantries
Giddo Simon Ministries is helping local food pantries meet surging demand following the government shutdown. By donating more than $30,000 in fresh produce each month, the nonprofit, founded in honor of longtime Soulard produce seller George Simon, is ensuring thousands of families have access to healthy fruits and vegetables.
