Atty. Scott Simonson
Scott has been with McCarthy Family Law since 2016. Before joining McCarthy Family Law, he worked as a commercial litigator, handling business and real estate matters.
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About Scott Simonson at a glance
Scott Simonson is a Managing Attorney based in Tucson, Arizona, practicing at McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, business, alimony, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2009). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 2009) and University of California-Berkeley (M.J. University, 2001). Active member of State Bar of Arizona. Serves clients in Tucson, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Scott has been with McCarthy Family Law since 2016
- Before joining McCarthy Family Law, he worked as a commercial litigator, handling business and real estate matters
- He’s been voted one of the top pro bono attorneys in Arizona, 2014 and Southern Arizona Legal Aid co-volunteer lawyer of the year, 2018
- Family Law Strengths & Education Scott earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arizona
- He has a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree (summa cum laude/Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Oregon
- Before joining McCarthy Family Law, Scott worked seven years for an Am Law 200 firm as a commercial litigator
- His practice included business governance and corporate control disputes, residential and commercial lending issues, complex discovery, and real estate litigation
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Scott Simonson is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Arizona →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tucson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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