Atty. Stephen J. Simmons
Vice-President, Entertainment Law Center, 1985-1986. President, Nova Southeastern Law Alumni Association, 1996-1997.
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About Stephen J. Simmons at a glance
Stephen J. Simmons is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Murray & Simmons, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1987). Educated at Nova University Centre for the Study of Law (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Business Law) Broward County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Vice-President, Entertainment Law Center, 1985-1986
- President, Nova Southeastern Law Alumni Association, 1996-1997
- Member, Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1993-1994 and Judicial Selection/Tenure Committee, Broward Bar Association
- Member, Board of Adjustments, City of Wilton Manors, 1991-1996
- Florida Association of Realtors, Vice Chairman (2004), Chairman of the Board, Attorneys Counsel (2005)
- Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Chair - Legal Committee, 2008
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen J. Simmons is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen J. Simmons is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Stephen J. Simmons is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →
Stephen J. Simmons is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen J. Simmons is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Fort Lauderdale 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 andnue, 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.
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