Atty. Robert G. Simses
Bob has more than forty years of experience specializing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, estate taxation and valuations, Internal Revenue Service audits, domicile planning, charitable foundation planning, business entities, and real estate. He is rated by his peers as AV Preeminent® in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, signifying the highest level of professional excellence.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert G. Simses at a Glance
Robert G. Simses is a Founder based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Simses & Associates. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1974), Florida (1982), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1983). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D. Georgetown, 1974) and Boston University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palm Beach County Bar Association East Coast Estate Planning Council The Florida Bar. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert G. Simses
- Bob has more than forty years of experience specializing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, estate taxation and valuations, Internal Revenue Service audits, domicile planning, charitable foundation planning, business entities, and real estate
- He is rated by his peers as AV Preeminent® in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, signifying the highest level of professional excellence
- Bob received a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University in 1968, a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1974, a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University School of Law in 1979, and a Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law in 1981
- Prior to forming Simses & Associates in 2001, Bob was a partner with the Connecticut-based law firm of Cummings & Lockwood
- He joined that firm in 1981 and became the partner-in-charge of its Palm Beach office in 1995
- Before joining Cummings & Lockwood Bob spent five years as a senior tax law specialist with the Office of Chief Counsel in the national office of the Internal Revenue Service, Washington, D.C
- Bob was also on active duty for three years as a member of the Naval Administrative Unit at the White House, where he served aboard the presidential yachts
- Bob is a trustee of the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Foundation, a director of the Par 3 Foundation, a trustee of the First Tee national organization, and is on the board of a number of private foundations
- Bob previously served as Chairman of the Board of NYMAGIC, Inc., a former New York Stock Exchange listed marine and commercial aviation insurance company, and Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Working Partners Foundation
- Bob has had more than twenty-five years of experience as a director on private school boards, having served on the board of Oxbridge Academy, the Palm Beach Day Academy, and the Academy of the Palm Beaches
- In addition, he is a past President, Chief Executive Officer and director of The William H. Pitt Foundation and a former director of Friends of Recreation, Inc., among other organizations
- Bob is admitted to the practice of law in Florida and Connecticut
- He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, East Coast Estate Planning Council, Florida Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and American Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Robert G. Simses's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert G. Simses handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Trusts in West Palm Beach
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Probate in West Palm Beach
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Estate Planning & Probate in West Palm Beach
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in West Palm Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in West Palm Beach
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-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 West Palm Beach Choose Robert G. Simses
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 Robert G. Simses's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert G. Simses brings 52+ 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 Connecticut, Florida, and U.S. Tax Court, Robert G. Simses can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Robert G. Simses can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Robert G. Simses 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 Robert G. Simses Handles in West Palm Beach
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