Atty. Simon Morales
Simon R. Tapia Morales is an Associate in the firm's Miami office.
Business & Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 9+ Years Experience
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About Simon Morales at a Glance
Simon Morales is an Associate based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. University of Miami School of Law LL.M. International Arbitration (—) and Florida State University B.A. Psychology and Criminology with a Minor in Law (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Morales
- Simon R. Tapia Morales is an Associate in the firm's Miami office
- He was born in Argentina and immigrated to South Florida as a child
- He is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish
- Simon Morales attended Florida State University, receiving bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminology
- After graduation, he worked directly with attorneys as a Paralegal in a commercial and residential real estate litigation firm
- After realizing his passion for advocacy, he attended the University of Miami School of Law and received his Juris Doctor and LL.M. in International Arbitration
- While in law school, he gained valuable experience by participating in various programs, such as, the Immigration Clinic, Federal Appellate Clinic, the International and Comparative Law Review, and even became a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
- Prior to join Cole, Scott & Kissane, Mr. Morales worked for a large criminal and civil defense firm, eventually supervising an entire department of attorneys and staff
- Newsroom News •Broward County Court Narrows Construction Defect Claims, Preserves Jury Issues for Defendant Recent Successful Trial, 3.23.2026
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Simon Morales's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Morales handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Miami
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Miami
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 Miami 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-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 Miami Choose Simon Morales
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 Simon Morales's practice in the field of business, litigation, and insurance.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Simon Morales has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Simon Morales can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Simon Morales 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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Common Legal Issues Simon Morales Handles in Miami
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