Of Counsel

East Alton, Illinois

707 Berkshire Blvd.
P.O. Box 521
East Alton Illinois 62024

TEL: (618) 259-2222
FAX: (618) 259-2251

Jeffrey S. Cooper

Jeff Cooper is an attorney and the former managing partner of SimmonsCooper.

Under his leadership, Jeff expanded the firm's asbestos and mesothelioma practice significantly while still giving clients a high level of personal attention. He also led SimmonsCooper in new directions, launching business and intellectual-property practices.

Before he joined SimmonsCooper, Jeff worked at a Chicago law firm, representing all of the rail labor unions in the United States, and also served as an assistant state's attorney for Madison County and as the city prosecutor for Granite City, Illinois.

Jeff is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Regional Commerce and Growth Association and is the chairman of St. Louis Soccer United, the group attempting to bring a MLS team to St. Louis.

Noteworthy

  • Madison County, Assistant State's Attorney
  • Granite City, IL, City Prosecutor

Representative Experience

News & Publications

Law Firms Court Small Businesses Suing Corporate Giants on Contingency Basis

SimmonsCooper to Fund New Cancer Institute

SimmonsCooper LLC Named One of the Best Places to Work

The FAIR Act - Too Little, Too Late in Helping Asbestos Victims

SimmonsCooper Receives Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • American Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Madison County Bar Association
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association