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Debra G Simms

Debra G Simms
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 10

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Family
    26 years
  • 25% Estate Planning
    26 years
  • 20% Probate
    7 years
  • 10% Guardianship
    7 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Debra G. Simms The Villages
    Sabal Palms Professional Center
    510 County Rd 466
    The Villages, FL 32159
    Office: 877-447-4667
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  • Debra G. Simms, PA, Orlando Office
    781 Douglas Ave
    Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
    Office: 407-331-4529
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Debra G Simms, PA

Debra G. Simms isan experienced attorney, with a practice specializing in bankruptcy law, estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship, special needs... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Guardianship Case”

Posted by: a Guardianship client, 7 months ago.

Client Review: Debra recently handled a very difficult, and hard fought guardian case for my family. She displayed empathy and Professionalism throughout the entire... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Estate Planning Attorney”

Posted by: Kimberly, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Debra Simms explained, advised, and completed our elderly mothers Estate Plan. I appriciated her friendly and caring attitude. We will be using... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Nadine Marie Jett

I endorse this lawyer. Her willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nadine Jett , Torrance (CA), 4 months ago
Steven D. Kramer

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Kramer , Altamonte Springs (FL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since Debra G Simms was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1997 04/14/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Debra G. Simms, P.A. 2007–present
Attorney at Pearson-Wise & Simms 1997–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987
Case Western Reserve University Social Administration MA - Masters 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Preventative Law National Preventative Law Institute
Editor Law Review
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2011–present
Pro Bono Attorney Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 98 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
49 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
10 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Our Digital Afterlife City Magazine of Altamonte Springs 2013
Elder Law SimmsLawFirm.com 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Foreclosure Process in Florida Today Real Estate Update 2012
Basic Estate Planning for Moms Pershing Moms Day Out 2012
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