Kelly K. Wheeler - Alton, IL

Kelly Wheeler is a mesothelioma attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She brings nearly a decade of experience to her role at the firm, where she focuses on preparing cases against negligent asbestos companies.

“It’s incredibly gratifying to be able to help people who have been seriously hurt by corporate misconduct and hold those corporations accountable,” said Kelly. “It means the world to me to be able to make a real difference in the lives of my clients.”

Kelly is dedicated to fostering a strong relationship with those she represents, ensuring they receive the support, respect and compassion they deserve throughout the legal process.

A Dynamic Legal Professional

Throughout her career, Kelly has been involved in all aspects of case preparation, including briefing and arguing motions, taking depositions, issuing and responding to subpoenas, developing experts, managing discovery and more. She has also proven herself to be a strong asset on trial teams.

Her knowledge and abilities have allowed her to craft innovative case strategies that deliver favorable results for her clients.

“I enjoy the creative and strategic thinking required to work on complex legal issues, and I get to work alongside people of the highest intelligence and integrity,” she expressed.

Kelly has represented clients across many different case types, including:

• Complex litigation
• Opioid litigation
• Mesothelioma lawsuits
• Personal injury cases

She has helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for her clients, demonstrating her ability to achieve results even in challenging cases.

Kelly also represented several State Attorneys General against opioid manufacturers, distributors and dispensers, resulting in over $1 billion recovered.

At Simmons Hanly Conroy, Kelly focuses primarily on case investigation, product discovery and depositions. Her clients can expect a dynamic partnership built upon mutual respect, honesty, transparency, and open communication.

“It’s an honor to be trusted by a client, and the client should feel confident that I appreciate and will safeguard their trust while fighting for them,” said Kelly.

Background & Experience

Kelly’s interest in becoming a lawyer began in high school, where she excelled in debate. She realized that a career in law would allow her to channel her passion for oral advocacy to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

In 2012, Kelly graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in the Classics. She went on to attend Baylor Law School on a Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship and earned her J.D. in 2015.

Kelly initially focused her practice on personal injury cases, including catastrophic injuries. From there, she became the head of the pharmaceutical mass tort department at a law firm and also began working on asbestos cases. Most recently, Kelly represented states and municipalities in high-profile opioid litigation.

Kelly’s extensive experience, strong work ethic and commitment to her clients make her a valuable member of the Simmons Hanly Conroy team.