Shrader & Associates vs Simmons Hanly Conroy

Shrader & Associates

• ✓Over $1 billion recovered in mesothelioma verdicts and settlements
• ✓Aggressive trial strategy — hundreds of asbestos cases tried to verdict
• ✓Deep expertise in refinery, shipyard, and industrial worker asbestos claims
• ✓Nationwide representation from their Houston headquarters
• ✓No fee unless they recover compensation — contingency fee basis

Simmons Hanly Conroy

• ✓Largest mesothelioma firm in the U.S. with over $9.3 billion recovered
• ✓100+ attorneys with decades of asbestos litigation experience
• ✓Offices nationwide — represents clients in all 50 states
• ✓Handles trust fund claims, lawsuits, and VA benefits simultaneously
• ✓Free case evaluation with no fee unless compensation is recovered

Shrader & Associates

• !Based in Houston — strongest in Texas and Gulf Coast jurisdictions
• !Trial-focused approach can extend case timelines compared to quick settlements
• !Selective about cases — focuses on mesothelioma and serious asbestos diseases
• !Large verdict amounts may not reflect typical case outcomes

Simmons Hanly Conroy

• !Large case volume may mean communication is through associate attorneys
• !Primarily focused on asbestos cases — not a general personal injury firm
• !Complex asbestos litigation can take 12–18 months or longer to resolve
• !Contingency fee percentage reduces the client's net recovery

Shrader & Associates

• →Refinery worker in Texas diagnosed with mesothelioma from industrial asbestos exposure
• →Navy veteran from the Gulf Coast region seeking a firm experienced in military asbestos claims
• →Family pursuing a mesothelioma wrongful death claim who wants a firm willing to go to trial

Simmons Hanly Conroy

• →Person recently diagnosed with mesothelioma seeking the most experienced asbestos firm in the country
• →Family of a deceased mesothelioma victim pursuing a wrongful death claim and trust fund filings
• →Worker with decades of asbestos exposure across multiple job sites needing a firm that can identify all liable parties

Shrader & Associates

Shrader & Associates is a Houston-based mesothelioma and asbestos litigation firm that has secured over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for asbestos victims. The firm is known for its aggressive courtroom approach and willingness to take mesothelioma cases to trial. Shrader & Associates represents clients nationwide and has particular expertise in industrial asbestos exposure, refinery worker claims, and Navy veteran mesothelioma cases. The firm's attorneys have tried hundreds of asbestos cases to verdict.

Simmons Hanly Conroy

Simmons Hanly Conroy is widely regarded as the largest and most successful mesothelioma and asbestos litigation firm in the United States. Based in Alton, Illinois, the firm has recovered over $9.3 billion for clients diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. With over 100 attorneys and offices nationwide, Simmons Hanly Conroy handles every aspect of asbestos litigation including personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims, and asbestos trust fund filings. The firm has been lead counsel in numerous landmark asbestos verdicts.