Atty. Emily Simons
Emily Simons is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate. Emily received a B.A. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Land Use & Zoning & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Emily Simons at a Glance
Emily Simons is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Emily Simons. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1983) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (B.A., 1979). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Emily Simons
- Emily Simons is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate
- Emily received a B.A. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Emily practices at Emily Simons in New York, NY
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Emily Simons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily Simons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Emily Simons
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 Emily Simons's practice in the field of real estate and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Emily Simons brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and zoning, Emily Simons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Emily Simons 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 Emily Simons Handles in New York
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