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Attorney Nick Angelides is a shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC. He joined the firm in 2003. He currently helps direct the legal strategy for all of the firm’s asbestos and mesothelioma cases. In addition, he oversees the firm's Los Angeles office. A veteran of more than 300 asbestos cases, Nick has extensive experience representing individuals exposed to asbestos through their work as pipefitters, sheet metal workers, ship yard workers, HVAC workers and more. His legal career span...
Shareholder Perry Browder is head of the Asbestos Department at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He has worked for more than 30 years helping numerous families resolve hundreds of million dollar-plus cases. He started at the firm in 2001 and played a key role in helping the firm develop a national reputation. Within a few years, he had successfully secured one of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country, a $250 million verdict against U.S. Steel. Today, Perry manages the firm’s more than 50 as...
Elisa J. Pleasant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Elisa J. practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Elisa J. Pleasant since 2026. 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 Elisa J. Pleasant is held by other lawyers.
Philip E. Proud is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy, where he focuses his practice on helping those affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma. Philip works directly with clients from the start of their case to its resolution and helps with all aspects of the legal process in between. “Once I receive a case, my clients can expect open communication, due diligence, honesty and empathy,” Philip explained. “My clients are individuals, families, and I make ev...
Attorney Luke Pfeifer is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy, where he focuses his practice on helping families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. He joined the firm in 2019. Knowledge, Empathy and Passion Luke decided to become a plaintiffs’ lawyer because he wanted to be a voice for those who do not possess the means to speak for themselves. “My clients should expect me to handle their case as though I was representing one of my own family members,&rd...
Lindsey Balaco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Lindsey practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsey Balaco since 2026. 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 Lindsey Balaco is held by other lawyers.
David Kargel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. David practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized David Kargel since 2026. 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 David Kargel is held by other lawyers.
Jenny Paulson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jenny practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny Paulson 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 Jenny Paulson is held by other lawyers.
Payal A. Gurnani is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2019, focusing her practice on mass torts and class actions, with an emphasis on cases involving internet privacy and dangerous drugs and devices. A member of the Complex Litigation Department, Payal draws on more than 15 years’ experience as an attorney and a former career in information technology to help her clients. She directs a team of e-discovery attorneys, performs pre-trial evidentiary analysis, dra...