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Henry Simmons

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2019.
120 North LaSalle Street, 31st Floor Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 899-9090
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Firm: Clifford Law Offices
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Clifford Law Offices


Years In Practice


Phone Number (312) 899-9090

The Honorable Henry R. Simmons (Ret.) is Managing Partner at Clifford Law Offices. He joined the firm in 2014 coming from ADR Systems of America, one of the top mediation services in the country, where he served as a Senior Mediator and Arbitrator for three years. He also worked as a Special Master and Neutral Fact Finder for ADR Systems. His experience in personal injury and multi-party disputes serves him well in running the 20+ lawyer firm at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago. He is known throughout the Chicago area as a fair person, a man with a calm demeanor and a personality that resonates with people of all ages, races, income levels, ethnicities, and backgrounds. 

Prior to serving on the bench, Judge Simmons (Ret.) served for 12 years as an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney. He handled assignments in the Felony Trial Division, Juvenile Court, Felony Review, Appellate Division and the Consumer Fraud Unit where he served as a supervisor. He was a seasoned prosecutor, handling a variety of high-profile trials. He was well respected throughout the county for his competence and work ethic. 

Over the years, Judge Simmons (Ret.) has become very active in the legal community as a member of several bar associations. He was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on the Committee on Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases from 1994-2004. He has been recognized by several organizations for his work and his dedication to the profession including receiving the American Legion Award of Excellence (Post #808). The Cook County State's Attorneys' Recognition of Service Award was bestowed upon him for his serving as a weekly volunteer for the HighSight Organization in Chicago that supports high school students in the area of academics and social support from 2006-2008. He was honored in 2014 as the Judge of the Year by the Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) for his volunteer work with this organization that helps lawyers in need. Since he left the bench, he has provided extensive pro bono legal work in his community in various legal disputes.

Judge Simmons (Ret.) moderates a panel titled "The Business of Medical Malpractice Liability". Judge Simmons (Ret.) has served as a judge in numerous law school advocacy mock court competitions. Throughout his judicial career, he was a participant in the law school externship programs involving DePaul University College of Law and IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. 

Judge Simmons (Ret.) graduated from DePaul University College of Law and Purdue University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. He was admitted as a member of the Illinois and Indiana state bar associations.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards
  • Best Lawyers, 2019
  • "Judge of the Year" by the Lawyers' Assistance Program(LAP), 2014
  • Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Committee on Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions in Criminal Case, 1994-2004
  • American Legion Award of Excellence Post #808
  • State's Attorneys' Recognition of Service Award, 2006-2008
Languages
English
Education
DePaul University
Graduated 1980
Purdue University
Graduated 1977
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (312) 899-9090
120 North LaSalle Street, 31st Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Chicago, Illinois 60602
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