Simmons Hanly Conroy Elevates Luke Pfeifer to Partner
ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that Luke Pfeifer has been elevated to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
“We are delighted to announce Luke’s well-earned promotion,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Managing Partner Laurence V. Nassif. “He is an esteemed firm ambassador who demonstrates our commitment to client-focused advocacy daily. I’m excited to see all he accomplishes as partner.”
Pfeifer, who joined Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2019, focuses his practice on helping families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. He works directly with clients at all stages of the litigation process and has helped recover more than $100 million on behalf of families throughout the country.
Pfeifer has spent his career fighting for victims of corporate wrongdoing. Prior to joining the ranks of Simmons Hanly Conroy, he practiced at a small Illinois law firm where he represented injured plaintiffs in asbestos exposure cases, and other actions involving pharmaceutical drug and medical device product liability claims.
A native of Alton, Illinois, Pfeifer earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2014 and his Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2011.
About Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP
Simmons Hanly Conroy is one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms, dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers. Other primary areas of litigation include prescription opioids, sexual abuse, pharmaceutical, consumer protection, environmental, and personal injury. The firm's attorneys have been appointed to leadership in numerous national multidistrict litigations, including prescription opioids, Vioxx, Yaz, Toyota unintended acceleration, BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, DePuy Pinnacle, Uber Rideshare sexual assault, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Norfolk Southern East Palestine train derailment, social media adolescent addiction, hair relaxer products injury, and the Volkswagen emission scandal. The firm also represents small and mid-size corporations, inventors and entrepreneurs in matters involving business litigation. Firm attorneys’ passion for improving the lives of asbestos victims and their families extends to the firm’s contributions to mesothelioma cancer research and ongoing support through initiatives including the firm’s annual Miles for Meso 5K race and fun run/walk. Firm offices are located in Alton, Illinois; Boston; Los Angeles; Miami; New Orleans; New York City; San Francisco; and St. Louis. Read more at www.simmonsfirm.com.