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About Your Need to Sleep
We all know that being a proficient trial attorney is a notoriously demanding job. To serve our clients well, we...
A Little-known Fact About the Top of the St. Louis Civil Court’s Building
Have you ever wondered about the top of the St. Louis Civil Courts Building? It was built in 1930, part...
Emotions in the Courtroom
Most law schools don’t offer training focusing on the emotions of attorneys. Instead, law students are encouraged to be analytical...
Vetting and On-Boarding Expert Witnesses
When you file a lawsuit for a client who has suffered a broken leg, it makes intuitive sense to hire...
Plaintiff Verdict in Clay County, MO, Medical Malpractice Case
August 8, 2016, a 26-year-old young woman with a history of psychiatric disorders as well as suicide attempts and ideations...
St. Louis Police Use-of-Force Case— Lombardo v. City of St. Louis, Missouri
On June 28, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) summarily reversed the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals...
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...
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.
