Atty. Joshua L. Simonds

Atty. Joshua L. Simonds

Joshua L. Simonds is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, insurance coverage and 2 other areas of law.

Burlington Burlington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Joshua L. Simonds at a glance

Joshua L. Simonds is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Mertz, Talbott & Simonds, PLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1988), Vermont (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1997). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1988) and Carleton College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Vermont (Member, Professional Responsibility Committee, 2000—) and American Bar Associations National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joshua L. Simonds is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, insurance coverage and 2 other areas of law
  • Joshua L. received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joshua L. practices at Mertz, Talbott & Simonds, PLC in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua L. Simonds's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joshua L. Simonds is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joshua L. Simonds is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joshua L. Simonds is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joshua L. Simonds is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Vermont →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Joshua L. Simonds is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joshua L. Simonds

Where is Joshua L. Simonds's law office located?
Joshua L. Simonds's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Mertz, Talbott & Simonds, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua L. Simonds handle?
Joshua L. Simonds focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Joshua L. Simonds practiced law?
Joshua L. Simonds has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joshua L. Simonds go to law school?
Joshua L. Simonds earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Joshua L. Simonds for a consultation?
You can contact Joshua L. Simonds directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joshua L. Simonds received?
Joshua L. Simonds's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1988
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1985

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
Vermont
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1997

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