Atty. John Seth Simms
John is licensed in and for the State of Florida and admitted to practice in all Florida State courts since 1991. In addition to all Florida State courts, he is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Tax Court, US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
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John Seth Simms is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Staack & Simms, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991), U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida (1991), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1996). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of South Florida (B.A. Political, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clearwater Bar Association Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Association of Trial Lawyers of America Town of Belleair Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Serves clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John is licensed in and for the State of Florida and admitted to practice in all Florida State courts since 1991
- In addition to all Florida State courts, he is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Tax Court, US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- John has an extensive background in areas of Family Law, including litigation, settlements and appeals
- He is a member of the Clearwater Bar Association as well as having been admitted to the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- He has lectured on various issues involving Family Law and Civil Procedure at the University of South Florida, Pasco-Hernando Community College, and for the Dads Assisting Dads Support Group in Pinellas County
- He is a past member of the Town of Belleair Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
- John has lived in Clearwater his entire life
- He is a graduate of Clearwater Largo Christian High School and received his AA from St. Petersburg Junior College, his BA in Political Science from The University of South Florida, and his juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Clearwater 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 venue, 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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