Jeffrey B. Simon

Like wielding a shotgun, advocacy in the courtroom carries real consequences. You can’t be a hired gun without pulling the trigger — and that truth reshapes how you practice law.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#TrialLawyerLife #LegalWisdom

Early in a legal career, the drive to prove yourself can overshadow everything — every case is a chance to sharpen skills, showcase talent, and win. But with time comes a sobering realization: to do what trial lawyers do best, someone else must lose.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#MassTortLitigation #CivilJustice #LegalReform #ClergyAbuseCases #GunIndustryAccountability #PublicOutrage #HealthcareJustice #OutsideCounsel #Podcast #TrialLawyer #7thAmendment

while efforts to hold the gun industry accountable for gun violence have largely stalled. Without sustained public pressure and moral clarity, even the most justified legal efforts can falter.

The success or failure of mass tort litigation often hinges on the presence of key public factors—chief among them, widespread moral outrage. This distinction helps explain why litigation over clergy sex abuse in the 1980s through early 2000s saw impactful outcomes,

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#ClimateMigration #EnvironmentalJustice #FoodSecurity #ClimateCrisis #PublicPolicy #HumanDisplacement #GlobalJustice #OutsideCounsel #Podcast #ClimateImpact #PolicyReform #AgrarianEconomies #SustainabilityCrisis

Climate change is not just an environmental issue — it’s a driver of human displacement. As rising temperatures dry out soil and devastate crop yields, food security collapses, especially in vulnerable agrarian economies across Central America.

and even she became part of this growing crisis. Denial of appropriate pain management is no longer just negligent — it’s inhumane.
Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#PainManagementCrisis #HealthcareJustice #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalEthics

Women undergoing mastectomies are being told they shouldn’t experience pain — and handed Tylenol. Amputees face similar dismissals. But perhaps the cruelest injustice unfolding now involves children. Just two weeks ago, a three-year-old at a Nebraska transplant center had multiple organs removed,

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#InsulinCrisis #HealthcareJustice #PBMs #DrugPricing

Government intervention has now lowered insulin prices to $35, but for over 15 years, countless patients were forced to ration or forgo life-saving medication — a stark example of systemic failure in our healthcare market.

We expose the financial exploitation surrounding insulin pricing. For years, insulin that cost manufacturers $65–$80 was sold for $200, while Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), who produce nothing, extracted $130 in profit.

He died that day. The refusal to appropriately manage pain, coupled with easy access to deadly counterfeits, is costing lives. This is not an overdose — this is poisoning.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#HealthcareJustice #PatientAdvocacy

Let’s start calling it what it truly is — a fentanyl poisoning crisis. In one devastating case, a young man suffering from untreated post-surgical pain turned to social media in desperation. Believing he was buying a Percocet,

And no one can reasonably dispute that dedicating one’s life to serving others in the face of these challenges is an undeniable public good, regardless of differing viewpoints.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#FentanylEpidemic #OpioidCrisis

Healthcare providers, lawmakers, and community members may disagree on how to define the crisis — whether it’s the opioid epidemic, the fentanyl epidemic, or the widespread issue of untreated pain. But civil discourse, like the kind happening here, is essential for building understanding.

The recommendation is clear: employers who truly prioritize patient care should move away from ERISA-governed plans to ensure better access to life-saving treatment options.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#HealthcareJustice #ERISA #InsuranceReform

We explore the systemic barriers many patients face when seeking addiction treatment under employer-sponsored insurance plans governed by ERISA. These plans often deny claims regardless of medical necessity, leaving patients dependent on physicians to advocate on their behalf.

Regardless of the cause, unmanaged pain is a form of suffering that demands recognition, compassion, and proper medical response.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#PainManagement #ChronicPainAwareness #MedicalEthics #PublicHealthCrisis

When someone is living with intractable pain, their world becomes unbearably small. Pain isolates — it disconnects individuals from their families, their work, their joy, and their identity.

This testimony reflects the resilience of families who transform personal tragedy into hope and advocacy for others affected by the opioid crisis.

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#OpioidCrisis #FentanylAwareness #OverdosePrevention

We witness the profound strength of a parent finding purpose through unimaginable loss. Though Hunter’s life was cut short, his story continues to inspire and save others. Eighteen months later, his impact endures — strangers still reach out, moved by his legacy.

At stake isn’t just plausibility—it’s about hard evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Dive deeper into the complexities of justice with us. ⚖️ #JusticeMatters #BeyondReasonableDoubt #ThinkTank

When is suspicion enough? @CourtTV
In a powerful moment, a grandfather challenges authorities as his granddaughter is taken away: “What evidence do you have?” The reply: “She’s the only one who could’ve done this.” But is this truly enough for a conviction?

society shares in the responsibility for making them whole. Reform efforts that cap damages or limit access to court effectively strip away that protection, leaving the injured without meaningful recourse.

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Tort reform, despite its name, often works against the very individuals the civil justice system was built to protect. Rooted in English common law, the tort system was designed to ensure that when someone is harmed—whether by negligence, products, or systemic failures—

While Louisiana advances harm reduction, neighboring states like Texas still classify test strips as drug paraphernalia, reflecting the ongoing policy divide in addressing this public health crisis.

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We highlight a significant legislative victory in the fight against fentanyl. Through the advocacy of Millie Mattered, Louisiana enacted Millie’s Law — imposing tougher criminal penalties on fentanyl dealers and legalizing fentanyl test strips to help prevent accidental overdoses.

True tax justice means realigning policy with principle: those with the most must contribute the most.

Season 2 of the Outside Counsel #podcast is available now on all major platforms.

#TaxJustice #ProgressiveTaxation #EconomicInequality #PublicPolicy #ConstitutionalPrinciples #WealthGap

The U.S. Constitution calls for a progressive tax system — yet in reality, our tax structure has grown increasingly regressive. It’s indefensible that billionaires can pay a lower percentage of their income, or even fewer total tax dollars, than their secretaries or their children’s teachers.