Atty. William James Simmons

Atty. William James Simmons

William James Simmons is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation, wage and hour and 4 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Simmons at a glance

William James Simmons is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle Distr (2007) and New Jersey (2007). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Newark (J.D., 2007) and Lafayette College (A.B. English, 2004). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Simmons is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation, wage and hour and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William James Simmons's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Simmons

Where is William James Simmons's law office located?
William James Simmons's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Simmons handle?
William James Simmons focuses on employment, immigration, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William James Simmons practiced law?
William James Simmons has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William James Simmons go to law school?
William James Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (A.B. English, 2004).
How can I contact William James Simmons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law, Newark
- 2007
A.B. English
Lafayette College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle Distr
Admitted: 2007
New Jersey
Admitted: 2007

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