Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 43+ Years Experience
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About Joseph J. Simons at a Glance
Joseph J. Simons is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1984), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and New York (1989). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1983) and Cornell University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association, (Vice Chair, FTC Committee, 1996-1998 Member, Antitrust Law Section) American Economic Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph J. Simons
- Mr. Joseph J. Simons is a lawyer practicing antitrust, litigation
- Joseph received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Joseph practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph J. Simons brings 43+ 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 District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Joseph J. Simons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Joseph J. Simons's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Joseph J. 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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