Atty. Diane M. Simons-Burnside

Atty. Diane M. Simons-Burnside

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is a lawyer practicing condominium and homeowners association law, arbitration and mediation disputes, litigates civil disputes and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Diane M. Simons-Burnside at a glance

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is an Associate based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Pavese Law Firm. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on foreclosure, hoa, litigation, landlord/tenant, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (Inactive) (2001) and Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. T.C., 2002) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 1996). Active member of Virginia State Bar The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Diane M. Simons-Burnside is a lawyer practicing condominium and homeowners association law, arbitration and mediation disputes, litigates civil disputes and 3 other areas of law
  • Diane M. received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Diane M. practices at Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Diane M. Simons-Burnside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane M. Simons-Burnside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Foreclosure Defense

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Florida →

HOA & Condominium Law

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Diane M. Simons-Burnside is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

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 Fort Myers 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 Diane M. Simons-Burnside

Where is Diane M. Simons-Burnside's law office located?
Diane M. Simons-Burnside's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is Pavese Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane M. Simons-Burnside handle?
Diane M. Simons-Burnside focuses on foreclosure, hoa, litigation, landlord/tenant, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Diane M. Simons-Burnside practiced law?
Diane M. Simons-Burnside has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Diane M. Simons-Burnside go to law school?
Diane M. Simons-Burnside earned their education at (LL.M. T.C., 2002); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Diane M. Simons-Burnside for a consultation?
You can contact Diane M. Simons-Burnside directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

LL.M. T.C.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 2001
Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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