Atty. Joel Michael Simon
Joel Michael Simon is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage and litigation, contracts and business law, negligence and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a degree from Cornell Law School, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Contracts and Business Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Joel Michael Simon at a Glance
Joel Michael Simon is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, insurance, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), New Jersey (1986), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1986), and Florida (1988). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1986) and Cornell Law School State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1983). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joel Michael Simon
- Joel Michael Simon is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage and litigation, contracts and business law, negligence and 3 other areas of law
- Joel received a degree from Cornell Law School, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Joel practices at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, P.C. in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Joel Michael Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Michael Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joel Michael Simon is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Joel Michael Simon is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Joel Michael Simon is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Joel Michael Simon
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 Joel Michael Simon's practice in the field of personal injury, business, insurance, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joel Michael Simon brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Joel Michael Simon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and insurance, Joel Michael Simon 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 Joel Michael Simon 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 Joel Michael Simon Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Joel Michael Simon has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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