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Mary Simon, recipient of the 2022 John C Shepherd Professionalism Award

Congratulations to Mary Simon, the 2022 recipient of the John C Shepherd Professionalism Award! The John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award,...

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Certain Models of Philips CPAP and Bi-Level PAP are Dangerous to Users

Many people with sleep apnea safely use CPAP and Bi-Level PAP devices in order to get a good night’s sleep....

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After Hard-Fought Medical Malpractice Trial Involving Disputed Liability, Plaintiff Awarded $10M in Damages, Exceeding Request in Closing Argument

The Simon Law Firm requested $9.8M in closing arguments, but the jury’s verdict for the Plaintiff was $10M.  Our client,...

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In Five-Part Podcast Mini-Series, John Simon Untangles Voir Dire

Voir Dire is arguably the most important part of a trial, making it a worthy topic for extended treatment on...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Healthcare Providers Like Great Circle Face Potential Civil Liability for Child Abuse

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...

Local Law Firm Launches True Legal Drama Podcast About Opioid Addiction, Healthcare Systems, and Change

St. Louis, MO (March 30, 2021). In 2012, an opioid case against a physician was new legal territory, even though...