Atty. Joseph Stephen Simms
Joseph Stephen Simms is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, banking law, breach of contract and 19 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 30+ Years Experience
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About Joseph Stephen Simms at a Glance
Joseph Stephen Simms is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Reminger Co., L.P.A.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on contracts, family law, business, breach of contract, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Distri (1996). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1996) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph Stephen Simms
- Joseph Stephen Simms is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, banking law, breach of contract and 19 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Joseph practices at Reminger Co., L.P.A. in Cleveland, OH
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Joseph Stephen Simms's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Stephen Simms handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Contracts in Cleveland
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Family Law in Cleveland
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Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
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Breach of Contract in Cleveland
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Trade Secrets in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-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 Cleveland Choose Joseph Stephen 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 Joseph Stephen Simms's practice in the field of contracts, family law, business, breach of contract, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph Stephen Simms brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, family law, and business, Joseph Stephen Simms can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Joseph Stephen Simms 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 Joseph Stephen Simms Handles in Cleveland
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