Atty. Scott Simonson

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.

Tucson Tucson 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (520) 482-0576

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Simonson's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

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 & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Alimony / Spousal Support

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Simonson

Where is Scott Simonson's law office located?
Scott Simonson's law practice is located in Tucson, Arizona. The firm is McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Simonson handle?
Scott Simonson focuses on divorce, family law, business, alimony, prenup. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Scott Simonson practiced law?
Scott Simonson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Scott Simonson go to law school?
Scott Simonson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.J. University, 2001).
How can I contact Scott Simonson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arizona
- 2009
M.J. University
University of California-Berkeley
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2009

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