Atty. Bernard Philip Simons
Mr. Bernard Philip Simons is a lawyer practicing business, landlord & tenant, partnership and 5 other areas of law.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 59+ Years Experience
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About Bernard Philip Simons at a Glance
Bernard Philip Simons is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California Washington Nevada Pennsylvania Texas Ohio Florida U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeal (1967). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1967) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bernard Philip Simons
- Mr. Bernard Philip Simons is a lawyer practicing business, landlord & tenant, partnership and 5 other areas of law
- Bernard received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Bernard practices at Reed Smith LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Bernard Philip Simons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Philip Simons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Bernard Philip Simons is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Landlord & Tenant in Los Angeles
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Bernard Philip Simons is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Bernard Philip Simons
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bernard Philip Simons's practice in the field of business, real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bernard Philip Simons brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and litigation, Bernard Philip Simons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Bernard Philip Simons attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bernard Philip Simons Handles in Los Angeles
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