G. Michael Stewart - Alton, IL
Attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in Alton, IL
One Court St Alton, IL 62002
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Alton Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Personal Injury
- Environmental Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Firm partner Michael Stewart focuses his legal practice on helping individuals and families who have been wrongfully injured. Mike has represented people across the United States in wrongful death and personal injury cases. He currently represents individuals and their families in product liability, wrongful death, railroad injury and FELA claims and other catastrophic injury cases.
Before joining the firm, Mike was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1988.
In 1995, Mike earned his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, with a health law certificate. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned his undergraduate degree in political science.
Mike worked as an assistant state’s attorney in the Cook County State Attorney’s Office from 1995 to 1998 and then became an associate attorney for Rekowski & Associates. He also worked as an attorney for Madison County Public Defender from 1999 to 2004.
In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Mike has also worked for the Madison County State Attorney’s Office as assistant state’s attorney in the felony division. In April of 2009, he was admitted to the Capital Litigation Trial Bar with a certification as lead counsel.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Good Conduct Medal, United States Marine Corps
- Certificate of Commendation, United States Marine Corps
- Meritorius Mast Award, 3 Separate Occasions, United States Marine Corps
Education
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Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1995
J.D.
Honors: Health Law Certificate - 1995
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville,
Illinois, 1992
B.S.
Major: Political Science
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Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville,
Illinois, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Madison County Public Defender, Attorney, 1999 - 2004
- Rekowski & Associates, Associate Attorney, 1998 - 2004
- Cook County State's Attorney Office, Assistant State's Attorney, 1995 - 1998
- United States Marine Corps, Member, 1984 - 1988
- Madison County State Attorney's Office, Assistant State's Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Search & Seizure Class, Collinsville, IL, Illinois State Bar Association, 2003
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1998
- Missouri, 2011
- Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar, 2009
- California, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Madison County Bar Association, 2001 - 2002 (Treasurer)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001 - 2004 (Lawyers)
- Ducks Unlimited
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Criminal Justice Section Counsel
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Kappa Lambda
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