John S. Simonson graduated from Gonzaga University in 1969 and Hastings College of Law in 1973.

He was a member of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley from 1973 to 2009. He started with Hayes Scott May 1, 2009.

John is a trial attorney primarily engaged in the defense of professional liability, catastrophic injury and personal injury cases.

He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 1986 and is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates since 1986, recertified in 2008.