Giovanni "Van" DeGregorio

My focus for more than 25 years has been to advocate fearlessly for clients who have been injured because of the negligence and recklessness of others. Whether you have been hurt by a healthcare provider’s error, a driver’s wrongful actions, or a corporation’s decision to sell a defective product, I have the expertise and insight to right that wrong. My clients hire me to take on their problems and solve them. Having tried nearly 50 cases to jury verdict brings an intensity ...

Melissa Pesce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melissa practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Pesce since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Pesce is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Drew Sealey works as a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He focuses his practice on representing individuals and their families across the country impacted by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma. He has helped recover more than $50 million in verdicts and settlements on their behalf. “Mesothelioma is such a rare disease and often times the initial shock of a diagnosis, coupled with the cost of treatment and the need to file a lawsuit, can be overwhelming for my clien...

Stephen L. Beimdiek is a proven litigator with more than 32 years of trial experience. He engages in all aspects of civil litigation and has successfully tried approximately 50 cases to verdict before state and federal courts. Mr. Beimdiek’s trial background includes claims involving business/commercial disputes, contracts, personal injury, construction, real estate transactions, medical malpractice, industrial accidents, premises liability, products liability and consumer warranty. He ...

Jeffrey Atkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jeffrey practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Atkinson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey Atkinson is held by other lawyers.

Susan M. Dimond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Susan M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Susan M. Dimond since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan M. Dimond is held by other lawyers.

James P. Reinert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. James P. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Reinert since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James P. Reinert is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth P. Danzinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Kenneth P. practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth P. Danzinger since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kenneth P. Danzinger is held by othe...

Elizabeth Carver focuses her practice on appellate litigation in federal and state courts. She has successfully handled appeals in a wide variety of substantive areas, including employment, banking, class action, product liability, breach of contract, tort and insurance matters. She has extensive experience representing defendants in appeals involving large punitive damage awards. Ms. Carver has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the E...

Victor Essen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Victor practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Victor Essen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Victor Essen is held by other lawyers.