Atty. Roberta Simms

Atty. Roberta Simms

Roberta Simms is a lawyer practicing health care, advocacy, management for elders. Roberta received a B.S. degree from University of Rochester in 1965, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (929) 605-1936

Profile Summary

About Roberta Simms at a glance

Roberta Simms is a Pub. Interest based in Forest Hills, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on elder law and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at City University of New York at Queens College (J.D., 1987) and University of Rochester (B.S., 1965). Serves clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roberta Simms is a lawyer practicing health care, advocacy, management for elders
  • Roberta received a B.S. degree from University of Rochester in 1965, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Roberta practices in Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Roberta Simms's Areas of Practice

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Forest Hills 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roberta Simms

Where is Roberta Simms's law office located?
Roberta Simms's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roberta Simms handle?
Roberta Simms focuses on elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Roberta Simms practiced law?
Roberta Simms has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Roberta Simms go to law school?
Roberta Simms earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Roberta Simms for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
City University of New York at Queens College
- 1987
B.S.
University of Rochester
- 1965

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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