Law FirmThe Simon Law Firm, PC
1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110
The Record-Setting Trial Team
The Simon Law Firm, P.C. has earned a reputation as one of the most successful litigation powerhouses in Missouri and the Midwest. Founded in 2000, the firm is known for its "Giant Killer" approach, consistently securing record-breaking results against large corporations and government entities. Their history is defined by a willingness to invest heavily in complex cases that other firms might find too burdensome, utilizing a massive war chest and elite investigative resources to dismantle the defenses of powerful opponents.
In the arena of civil rights and police misconduct, the firm—specifically under the leadership of John G. Simon and John M. "Johnny" Simon—focuses on cases involving catastrophic injury and death. They are particularly skilled at litigating "Section 1983" claims and "Monell" actions, where they target not just individual officer misconduct, but the systemic policy failures within a department that allow abuse to occur. Their work often involves deconstructing police "official narratives" through forensic evidence and expert testimony to expose the truth of what occurred during an encounter.
The firm's influence extends beyond the courtroom, as they are frequently involved in high-profile advocacy and legislative reform efforts. By maintaining a trial-ready posture on every case, they force a level of accountability that often leads to significant policy changes within the agencies they sue. This relentless, results-oriented culture has made them a primary choice for victims of state negligence who require a firm with the financial and legal muscle to see a case through to a multimillion-dollar jury verdict.
Notable Results
- Secured a $48.1 million jury verdict in a related catastrophic injury case (2025), illustrating ability to persuade Missouri juries
- Top choice for high-stakes wrongful death and police brutality cases in Missouri
- $745 Million: Landmark wrongful death verdict in 2023 (highest in Missouri for that year).
- $462 Million: Jury award in a complex wrongful death case involving equipment failure.
- 150+ Verdicts/Settlements over $1 Million: The firm has a storied history of seven and eight-figure recoveries for victims of negligence and state abuse.
- $10 Million: Recovery in a complex liability and civil rights-related action.
Key Characteristics
- Resource Intensive: Operate with financial backing to hire the nation top experts in use-of-force and medical neglect
- National Reach: Handles impact cases nationally including 2025-2026 litigation involving federal agent accountability
- Billion-Dollar Track Record: One of the few firms in the country to have secured over $1 billion in total verdicts and settlements.
- Top-Tier Peer Recognition: Consistently ranked "Tier 1" by Best Lawyers and U.S. News in multiple litigation categories.
- Resource Intensive: Known for spending whatever it takes on experts and technology to win difficult cases against government agencies.