Johnny M. Simon - St. Louis, MO

Overview

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Johnny M. Simon included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Attorney

Languages

• English

Classes and Seminars

• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2025) — The Defendant Did What? Build a case for punitive damages.
  
• Belli Society (2025) — Williams v. Wabash: 45 Years of Disregarding Safety
  
• Belli Society (2024) — Poisoning People for Profit: A Case About the Illicit Marketing and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide
  
• American Association of Justice (2024) — Williams v. Wabash et al.
  
• Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Seminar (2024) — Preparing and Cross Examining an IME Doctor
  
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2024) — Lessons Learned: The $462M Verdict

Representative Cases

• $745 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Against Whip-It! Manufacturer
• $50 Million Wrongful Death Settlement
• $5.89 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Trucking Case
• $462 Million Product Liability Verdict Against Wabash Trailer Company
• $2.75 Million Settlement in Product Liability Case
• $18.25 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
• $9 Million Settlement in Over Prescription of Opioids Case
• $4.5 Million Settlement in Over Prescription of Opioids Case
• $824,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
• $10 Million Auto Accident
• $7.8 Million Auto Accident
• $5.4 Million Auto Accident
• $5.1 Million Auto Accident
• $500,000 Settlement in Failure to Yield Trucking Case
• $29 Million – Verdict Against Hotel Chain
• $4 Million Auto Accident

Bar Admissions

• Missouri, 2015
• Massachusetts, 2015
• Illinois, 2016
• Ohio, 2023
• Florida, 2024
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri

Other Affiliations

• American Inns of Court
• Belli Society
• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA)
• Missouri Bar Association
• Attorney Information Exchange Group (AIEG)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Chicago Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
• Boston Bar Association