John D. Simmons is the founder of SimmonsCooper, one of the nation's largest asbestos and mesothelioma litigation firms with over 60 attorneys and nearly 300 employees, serving Florida clients from his Coral Gables office. With more than 30 years of experience, he has overseen some of the largest asbestos injury verdicts and settlements in U.S. history, building a firm anchored in his founding commitment to delivering the highest level of service and care to every mesothelioma patient and family. A Super Lawyer recognized from 2012 through 2025 and holding an AV Preeminent peer review rating, Simmons has extended his dedication to victims beyond the courtroom: he and SimmonsCooper jointly pledged $10.2 million to establish a cancer research institute at Southern Illinois University. Florida clients benefit from the full depth of a nationally recognized mesothelioma firm with the accessibility of a local Coral Gables presence.
Why Work With John?
31+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Florida
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice31 yrs Senior Expert
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Mass Tort Litigation
Florida Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations4 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationFlorida Circuit Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
Florida allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
In Florida, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 4 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. John offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
John D. Simmons works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
John D. Simmons handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Mass Tort Litigation. John D. Simmons is the founder of SimmonsCooper, one of the nation's largest asbestos and mesothelioma litigation firms with over 60 attorneys and nearly 300 employees, serving Florida clients from his Coral Gables office. With more than 30 years of experience, he has overseen some of the largest asbestos injury verdicts and settlements in U.S. history, building a firm anchored in his founding commitment to delivering the highest level of service and care to every mesothelioma patient and family. A Super Lawyer recognized from 2012 through 2025 and holding an AV Preeminent peer review rating, Simmons has extended his dedication to victims beyond the courtroom: he and SimmonsCooper jointly pledged $10.2 million to establish a cancer research institute at Southern Illinois University. Florida clients benefit from the full depth of a nationally recognized mesothelioma firm with the accessibility of a local Coral Gables presence.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Florida are typically filed in the Florida Circuit Court (county of exposure or residence). John can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Florida range from $1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. John can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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