Atty. David Simmons
David H. Simmons is one of the founding partners of DSK Law Firm in Orlando, Florida.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Orlando, FL
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About David Simmons at a Glance
David Simmons is a business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at DSK Law. Admitted to practice in Florida, All Florida State Courts. Educated at Vanderbilt University (—, 1977) and Tennessee Tech University (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Simmons
- David H. Simmons is one of the founding partners of DSK Law Firm in Orlando, Florida
- As DSK Law’s financial managing partner, David is responsible for the firm’s overall practice, management, and day to day operations
- David Simmons was born in Nashville, Tennessee
- David graduated with highest distinction from Tennessee Technological University, where he was first in his class in Mathematics and received both the R. H. Moorman Scholarship and the Mathematics Award
- At Vanderbilt University, he was the recipient of the William B. Marr Scholarship
- He also served as an editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law and as an editor of The Vanderbilt Moot Court Board
- He graduated Vanderbilt University Law School in 1977
- David Simmons passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1977
- David is board certified by The Florida Bar both as a Civil Trial Lawyer and Business Litigation Attorney and is also certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial
- He holds the highest ranking an individual attorney can receive (AV), as designated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- David presently carries on an active commercial litigation practice, trying cases and handling complex business, corporate, environmental, eminent domain, and real estate disputes
- David also takes time to give back to his community and the people of the State of Florida
- In 2000, David was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, representing portions of Seminole and Orange Counties until 2008
- Thereafter, in 2010 David was elected to the Florida Senate, where he served for 10 years, until November 3, 2020
- David Simmons is recognized by peers and has been selected to be featured in Super Lawyers every year of production in Florida since 2006
- This selection is based off an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice
- Additionally, Florida Trend Magazine has voted him among the State of Florida’s Legal Elite, as well as Florida Trend’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee
- Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state
- As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, David Simmons has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation
- In David’s free time, Mr. Simmons enjoys participating in triathlon events and spending time with his friends and family
Practice Areas Explained
David Simmons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Simmons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Orlando.
Business & Corporate Law in Orlando
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Simmons is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in Orlando
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Simmons is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Orlando
David Simmons is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Orlando
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Simmons is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Orlando
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 David Simmons
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 David Simmons's practice in the field of business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and estate litigation, David Simmons 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 David Simmons attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Simmons Handles in Orlando
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Simmons directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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