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Avoid a Lawsuit: Identify and Resolve Common Truck Brake Failures
When considering a commercial truck accident, most people will assume the cause behind the crash is the truck driver’s own...
Social Media and HIPAA Privacy Violations
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ushered in a new era for patient privacy in the...
What Are Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements?
Settlement agreements can occur in nearly any kind of civil case – they are done to achieve the highest compensation...
How to Tell if Your Civil Rights are Being Violated
Advocates have fought since the establishment of the United States for civil rights protections for specific groups and actions. This...
Can Landlords Be Held Liable for Burn Injuries?
Fires are every homeowner and renter’s worst nightmare – although we have insurance to cover the tangible items, we fear...
Can I Handle My Own Personal Injury Claim?
When you or someone close to you is injured, one of the first discussions in the aftermath is whether to...
How to Choose Expert Witnesses
In personal injury cases, expert witnesses are almost always vital to the success of a case. Not only must we,...
Judges’ Ruling Affirmed that Plaintiff Meets Criteria for Higher Noneconomic Cap
July 2021, a Clay County jury deliberated for over 6 hours and returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff...
Plaintiffs’ Received $21 Million in Burn Injury Case Stemming from Church Camp Incident
This was a case involving severe burn injuries to two young kids at a church camp. Prior to our involvement,...
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.
