2024 Super Lawyers

We are proud to announce that six attorneys from Cooney & Conway have been selected for the 2024 Super Lawyers List. This distinction from Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Business, rates outstanding lawyers from 70+ practice areas. It recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer…

C&C $30 million verdict

In a recent verdict, Cooney & Conway, alongside Dean Omar Branham Shirley, achieved a monumental $30 million victory for the family of Thomas Jackson. The case revolves around second-hand asbestos exposure, resulting in the tragic death of Mr. Jackson just five weeks…

In recent years, the acronym "PFAS" has become increasingly familiar, sparking concerns about its widespread contamination and detrimental effects on public health and the environment. However, the true extent of this crisis and its historical roots are often overlooked. In this comprehensive…

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber often…

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once…

A danger asbestos sign on a building which could lead to secondary asbestos exposure.

Asbestos exposure is a well-known health risk that has been extensively studied and documented in recent years. However, many people may not realize that the danger extends beyond those directly exposed to asbestos at home or work. Secondary asbestos exposure can seriously impact family members…

Elderly military veteran salutes the flag

Asbestos exposure is a concern that has long plagued…

Open manhole cover with a traffic cone in front of it

Cooney & Conway has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Matthew Heiden, a Westmont Public Works employee, who died of drowning while attempting to repair a water main break on February 23, 2023. 

The lawsuit was filed on November 22, 2023, in…