Atty. Sylvia E. Simson
Sylvia Simson, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s New York office, is a litigator with a diverse practice focused on a broad range of complex commercial litigation. Ms.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Sylvia E. Simson at a Glance
Sylvia E. Simson is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, m&a, and product liability. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. Executive, 2009) and New York University (B.A., 2006). Provides legal services in French Italian. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sylvia E. Simson
- Sylvia Simson, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s New York office, is a litigator with a diverse practice focused on a broad range of complex commercial litigation
- Ms. Simson has deep experience with contract and deal-related litigation (specifically on those governed by New York or Delaware law), class action defense, financial services litigation, energy litigation, multi-district litigation, litigation and investigations involving sensitivity and/or crisis management components, and mass tort/products liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical/medical device, chemicals, energy, consumer products, and cosmetics contexts
- Experienced in both trials and appeals, Ms. Simson is well-known for her collaboration with her clients and for her brief-writing skills
- She works with clients to develop tailored strategies with the goal of winning cases at the early dispositive motion stage (when possible, without the need for any discovery) and, where a case proceeds to discovery, limiting the scope of large-scale litigation, avoiding class certification, and winning on summary judgment
- Ms. Simson has also represented clients in both jury and bench trials and on appeal in both federal and state courts
- Ms. Simson has counseled and litigated on behalf of global and national corporations, financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, broker-dealers, privately-held companies, LLCs, SPACs, partnerships, executives and board members, start-up entities, and high-net-worth individuals in federal, state, and bankruptcy adversary proceeding cases across the country
- Ms. Simson has litigated, among other things, contractual disputes relating to M&A transactions, stock purchase agreements, collaboration and licensing agreements, business combination agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, partnership agreements, and loan agreements
- She also has deep experience defending alleged fraud and/or breach of fiduciary duty claims, purported false advertising and deceptive trade practices claims, alleged privacy violations (including under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act), purported toxic exposure claims (including chemicals, dust, and asbestos), claims relating to trading activities, claims arising out of various environmental statutes and regulations, and alleged False Claims Act violations
- Her experience spans a wide range of industries and Ms. Simson works to become deeply familiar with the subject matter relevant to the dispute at hand, and where necessary, works alongside expert witnesses in various scientific and professional fields
- In addition, Ms. Simson has experience defending large-scale arbitrations and complex investigations, as well as engaging in complex and multi-stage mediation, negotiating and drafting complex settlement agreements, providing counsel in transactional and regulatory contexts, advising on risk mitigation and preparedness, and developing coordinated defense strategies integrating business, media, regulatory, and litigation dimensions
- Concentrations •Commercial litigation, including both trials and appeals •Products liability litigation, including MDLs and the coordination of related cases in federal and state courts •Class actions in federal and state courts •M&A disputes and deal-related litigation •Energy litigation •Financial litigation •Life sciences and healthcare litigation •Environmental litigation, including alleged exposure litigation •Investigations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Honoree, New York Law Journal, “Rising Stars,” 2025 •Team Member, BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms, Big Pharma, 2025 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation •“Litigation Star,” 2026 •“40 & Under - U.S
- Edition,” 2024 and 2025 •Shortlisted, Euromoney, 'Women in Business Awards - Litigation Rising Star,' 2024 •Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024, 2025, and 2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,' 2021
Practice Areas Explained
Sylvia E. Simson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sylvia E. Simson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in New York
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Product Liability in New York
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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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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Why Clients in New York Choose Sylvia E. Simson
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 Sylvia E. Simson's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, m&a, and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and class action, Sylvia E. Simson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Sylvia E. Simson 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 Sylvia E. Simson Handles in New York
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