Atty. Barbara A. Simanek

Atty. Barbara A. Simanek

Barbara A. Simanek is a lawyer practicing professions background, ethics & professional responsibility, civic activities and 2 other areas of law.

Miami Miami 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara A. Simanek at a glance

Barbara A. Simanek is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996), Florida (2001), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Smith College B.A. cum laude Smith College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Pittsburgh (M.B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara A. Simanek is a lawyer practicing professions background, ethics & professional responsibility, civic activities and 2 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from Smith College, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Barbara practices at K&L Gates LLP in Miami, FL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara A. Simanek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara A. Simanek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara A. Simanek

Where is Barbara A. Simanek's law office located?
Barbara A. Simanek's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara A. Simanek handle?
Barbara A. Simanek focuses on trusts, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Barbara A. Simanek practiced law?
Barbara A. Simanek has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Barbara A. Simanek go to law school?
Barbara A. Simanek earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Barbara A. Simanek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1995
M.B.A.
Smith College B.A. cum laude Smith College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Pittsburgh
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
Florida
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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