Atty. David Philip Simonds

Atty. David Philip Simonds

David Philip Simonds is a lawyer practicing financial restructuring, business law. David received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David Philip Simonds at a glance

David Philip Simonds is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1993) and California U.S. District Court, Eastern, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California U.S. (2001). Educated at New York University Law School (J.D., 1992) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S. Accounting, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Philip Simonds is a lawyer practicing financial restructuring, business law
  • David received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Philip Simonds's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Philip Simonds handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Where is David Philip Simonds's law office located?
David Philip Simonds's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Philip Simonds handle?
David Philip Simonds focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Philip Simonds practiced law?
David Philip Simonds has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Philip Simonds go to law school?
David Philip Simonds earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Accounting, 1989).
How can I contact David Philip Simonds for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Philip Simonds received?
David Philip Simonds's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
New York University Law School
- 1992
B.S. Accounting
State University of New York at Albany
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
California U.S. District Court, Eastern, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 2001

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