Atty. Donald Stuart Simons

Atty. Donald Stuart Simons

Donald Stuart Simons is a lawyer practicing mediation and arbitration, corporate law, business law. Donald received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1951, and has been licensed for 71 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Stuart Simons at a glance

Donald Stuart Simons is a business and adr attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in California (1955). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (LL.B., 1954) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Stuart Simons is a lawyer practicing mediation and arbitration, corporate law, business law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1951, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • Donald practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Stuart Simons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Stuart Simons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald Stuart Simons is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Donald Stuart Simons is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Santa Barbara 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald Stuart Simons

Where is Donald Stuart Simons's law office located?
Donald Stuart Simons's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Stuart Simons handle?
Donald Stuart Simons focuses on business, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald Stuart Simons practiced law?
Donald Stuart Simons has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Donald Stuart Simons go to law school?
Donald Stuart Simons earned their education at (LL.B., 1954); (B.S., 1951).
How can I contact Donald Stuart Simons for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Donald Stuart Simons received?
Donald Stuart Simons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1954
B.S.
University of Southern California
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1955

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