Atty. Michael D. Simons
Michael D. Simons is a lawyer practicing asbestos, complex civil litigation, litigation management and 3 other areas of law.
Asbestos & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Simons at a Glance
Michael D. Simons is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Governo Law Firm LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and New York United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts, New York (Southern Distri (1997). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Brown University (A.B. Political, 1990). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Simons
- Michael D. Simons is a lawyer practicing asbestos, complex civil litigation, litigation management and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices at Governo Law Firm LLC in Boston, MA
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Michael D. Simons's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Simons handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Personal Injury in Boston
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.
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Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Simons is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Health Care Law in Boston
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Michael D. Simons
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 Michael D. Simons's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Simons brings 33+ 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 Massachusetts and New York United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts, New York (Southern Distri, Michael D. Simons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and health care, Michael D. Simons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Michael D. Simons 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 Michael D. Simons Handles in Boston
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