Atty. John L Simson

Atty. John L Simson

John L Simson is a lawyer practicing entertainment. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 Years Experience 47 year

Profile Summary

About John L Simson at a glance

John L Simson is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fox Rothschild Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and New York (1979). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1978) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A. State, 1974). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John L Simson is a lawyer practicing entertainment
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Fox Rothschild LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John L Simson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L Simson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L Simson

Where is John L Simson's law office located?
John L Simson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Fox Rothschild Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L Simson handle?
John L Simson focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John L Simson practiced law?
John L Simson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John L Simson go to law school?
John L Simson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. State, 1974).
How can I contact John L Simson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1978
B.A. State
State University of New York at Albany
- 1974

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1979

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