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.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Clearwater, FL · 35+ Years Experience
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About John Seth Simms at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
John Seth Simms's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Seth Simms handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Clearwater.
Divorce in Clearwater
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Clearwater
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Family Law in Clearwater
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Child Support in Clearwater
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Clearwater
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Clearwater
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.
Clearwater Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Clearwater-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 Clearwater Choose John Seth Simms
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 John Seth Simms's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Seth Simms brings 35+ 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 Florida, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, John Seth Simms can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, John Seth Simms can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Clearwater
A Clearwater-based practice means John Seth Simms attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Seth Simms Handles in Clearwater
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