Atty. Michael H. Simonson
Michael H. Simonson is a lawyer practicing tax law.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 59+ Years Experience
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About Michael H. Simonson at a Glance
Michael H. Simonson is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. Northwestern, 1967) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael H. Simonson
- Michael H. Simonson is a lawyer practicing tax law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Michael practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY
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Michael H. Simonson's Areas of Legal Practice
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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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 H. Simonson's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael H. Simonson brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Michael H. Simonson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael H. Simonson 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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