Atty. Danielle Simpson
Danielle Marie Simpson is a Partner in the firm’s Orlando office. She concentrates her practice in the defense of civil litigation claims, with an emphasis on labor and employment, community association disputes, and professional negligence.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving Orlando, FL · 8+ Years Experience
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About Danielle Simpson at a Glance
Danielle Simpson is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on employment, hoa, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida Vermont U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the (2018). Educated at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Vermont B.A. English (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Danielle Simpson
- Danielle Marie Simpson is a Partner in the firm’s Orlando office
- She concentrates her practice in the defense of civil litigation claims, with an emphasis on labor and employment, community association disputes, and professional negligence
- Ms. Simpson has represented management in employment litigation before state and federal courts in Florida, along with agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
- Her experience includes representing employers on issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, overtime and unpaid wages, leave and disability issues, employment contracts, workplace torts, and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws
- She also provides counseling to management regarding ongoing employment and labor matters and policy development, with an emphasis on preventive practices
- Ms. Simpson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Vermont and her Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law
- During law school, she worked as a Note and Comment Editor for Barry Law Review and the Director of the First Year Moot Court Competition of the Moot Court Honors Board
- Ms. Simpson competed in five moot court competitions and won awards for brief writing and oral advocacy
- Danielle also interned at a criminal defense firm in Orlando during law school
- Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Ms. Simpson worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit in Orange County, FL
- There, she gained valuable in-court experience handling a variety of criminal cases from arraignment to disposition, including multiple jury trials
- Awards & Recognitions Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch In America, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Professional Malpractice Law, recognized since 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2024 - Present Newsroom News •Court Grants Summary Judgment for Defendant in Defamation Case in Leon County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 11.14.2025 •Dismissal in Administrative Employment Law Case in Orange County Recent Successful Trial, 6.11.2025
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Danielle Simpson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Danielle Simpson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Orlando.
Employment Law in Orlando
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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HOA & Condominium Law in Orlando
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Civil Litigation in Orlando
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Orlando
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Orlando
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 Orlando 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 venue, 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.
Orlando Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Orlando-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 Orlando Choose Danielle Simpson
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 Danielle Simpson's practice in the field of employment, hoa, litigation, and civil rights.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, Danielle Simpson has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, hoa, and litigation, Danielle Simpson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Orlando
A Orlando-based practice means Danielle Simpson 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 Danielle Simpson Handles in Orlando
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