Professional, Experienced, Caring Family Law Counsel
I have worked with David Simmons at Sodoma Law on divorce and domestic violence protective order cases, and highly recommend his counsel. David is very professional and thorough, and has helped me navigate several technical and complex legal issues in negotiations and in court. He has also reviewed documents from an attorney I hired prior to him, and helped me navigate the negative consequences of how those documents were written. My next step with David will be to redraft those and attempt to renegotiate that agreement.
In addition to his technical expertise, David has taken the time and care to really understand me and my family so that he keeps our core values and priorities in mind at all times. He does a great job of explaining all of my options to me, giving me his recommendation, then giving me room to process and make a decision. I know that I will have his full support no matter which route I decide to take, and that he will always advocate for me. I have truly felt understood and cared for, and that I have sound, accurate legal advice whenever I need it.
During a very challenging and emotional time in my life, Sodoma Law, especially David Simmons made me feel secure, confident and like a part of the family. David was always reassuring, transparent and assessable to me when I needed him. I highly recommend Sodoma as a firm and David as an attorney.
I am an attorney with Sodoma Law where I practice family law. I help clients throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area with divorce, division of assets and liabilities, child custody, child support, adoption, separation agreements, and modifications of custody and support. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. I always strive to provide the highest quality of service while meeting the needs of my clients with the utmost care and courtesy. When I’m not practicing law, I enjoy spending time outdoors, watching sports, and spending time with my wife and two sons, David and Charles.
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Professional, Experienced, Caring Family Law Counsel
I have worked with David Simmons at Sodoma Law on divorce and domestic violence protective order cases, and highly recommend his counsel. David is very professional and thorough, and has helped me navigate several technical and complex legal issues in negotiations and in court. He has also reviewed documents from an attorney I hired prior to him, and helped me navigate the negative consequences of how those documents were written. My next step with David will be to redraft those and attempt to renegotiate that agreement.
In addition to his technical expertise, David has taken the time and care to really understand me and my family so that he keeps our core values and priorities in mind at all times. He does a great job of explaining all of my options to me, giving me his recommendation, then giving me room to process and make a decision. I know that I will have his full support no matter which route I decide to take, and that he will always advocate for me. I have truly felt understood and cared for, and that I have sound, accurate legal advice whenever I need it.
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Posted by Daniel | January 25, 2020
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First-class all the way
During a very challenging and emotional time in my life, Sodoma Law, especially David Simmons made me feel secure, confident and like a part of the family. David was always reassuring, transparent and assessable to me when I needed him. I highly recommend Sodoma as a firm and David as an attorney.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020
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Outstanding lawyer
David Simmons is not just an outstanding attorney, he is a person of good character which is hard to find. Going through a divorce is extremely difficult, painful for children, and sometimes very confusing in a legal sense. David is a great legal thinker, proactive in his legal approach, honest about the pros and cons of decisions along the way, and keeps you focused on the priorities of your case. While he is calm and steady outside of the courtroom, when he is adamantly fighting for your case in the courtroom, David is outstanding at not backing down to other lawyers who are contentious. I find this admirable. In my case, David has stood his ground against opposing attorneys who choose to go the divisive route who only hurt families more. I recommend David Simmons to anyone who needs a great, thoughtful attorney.
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Posted by Aaron | August 8, 2019
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Extremely happy with services provided
Very professional services provided. Absolutely happy with everything. Communication from the legal team was always extremely prompt. Pricing was very reasonable and upfront. I would not hesitate to use them again. Mr. Simmons was excellent. Used him for a divorce case and pleased with the outcome as well as his support and guidance through the process
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Posted by Sue | June 12, 2019
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Difficult Divorce
Needing an attorney is never anything we want in life. But when situations arise that we do need one, we want to be sure we have the best. When my marriage ended and my husband acted in behaviors that were detrimental to my family I know I needed to find the best lawyer I could. David Simmons is absolutely that lawyer! David is professional, thorough, articulate and highly competent. I trust him completely! My divorce has not been an easy one mostly because of my husband's lack of participation. It was so frustrating and very emotional at times, but David's demeanor helped keep me calm and focused. I consider him not only my lawyer but a good friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him without reservation!
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Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2019
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The best in DVPO cases. Very smart in what he do.
He represented me in a DVPO case and we won. The case was denied by the judge base on Att. David Simmons presentation. He Knows how and when to beat his opponent in the court. He is the best I can recommend to anyone looking for an attorney.
Posted by Michele | October 2, 2018
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Divorce Attorney
When I met David Simmons at the end of November, 2016, I had just been assaulted by my abusive husband, who was consequently arrested and convicted. My daughter, Heather Bolyard, age 30 had researched and had made a plan for when this day would come. The abuse lasted 14 years. Escalating.
From day one, David was kind, patient, understanding and thorough in his questions and research. I immediately knew that he was the attorney I needed.
At that time I was in shock. He told us the steps to take to begin the process of separating. Heather wrote it all down. They both walked me through that day.
Both Heather and I tried to tell David what we were up against, a very narcissistic diagnosed bipolar person who refused to take his meds, but who was also extremely intelligent and manipulative. Used to getting his way.
So the steps that David told us to do that day were crucially important for my near future survival. Heather and I did everything he suggested, and I am forever grateful for his guidance.
At that time, I really didn't know that it would take until July, 2018 to get the final decree of divorce. David talked us through each and every step, patiently explaining anything I needed to hear, repeating things and being even in his words.
I was also very lucky to have Kristin Wright, David's paralegal, and the wonderful staff at McIlveen Family Law Firm for support.
My ex-husband made things very difficult and stalled as much as he could, hoping I would run out of money. But in the end, with David's help, we succeeded.
I was very pleased with the outcome. The outcome was that I got the house. I am now in the process of selling the house to downsize and will have a cushion of money in the bank. And ex-husband cannot dispute anything because I asked for no alimony. David asked me numerous times if I was sure of this. I said yes. He wanted me to be absolutely sure. And I still am.
David Simmons is a stellar attorney, making sure he addressed all the details, and the details in between the details. I am so glad that Heather found him, and that he was my attorney. Steadfast, patient, kind, extremely smart with a great sense of humor. Without humor it would have been miserable! We were a good team and accomplished the goal. I am official divorced. I am so much calmer. My blood pressure is normal. I am looking towards the future.
There is nothing I can do or say to express my gratitude to David Simmons. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney in family law. When I sell my house, I will go back to David and have him create a new will/living trust for me. I pray I don't need him for anything else to do with Mark. But if I do, I will call him in a New York second.
So, Thank you, thank you, Mr. David Simmons. Life is good again.
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Posted by Jeffrey | September 1, 2018
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A great advocate!
A few years after being divorced, the separation agreement made without a lawyer was no longer working for me. A friend of mine recommended David and he immediately put me at ease at our initial consultation. His calm demeanor and plain language took away my fear of working with a lawyer. He has a firm grasp of the law and what arrangements work best for divorced parents. Even though my case was relatively small, I felt David really cared about my well-being in every interaction we had. David was thorough and responsive throughout the process and now I have an agreement that will work for years to come.
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Posted by Michael | August 28, 2018
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Solid Lawyer
I hired David to help me with my custody case. David was very helpful and knowledgeable. David was always accessible to answer any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend David to anyone going through a custody battle.
Posted by Melissa | August 23, 2018
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Intelligent, caring, attorney
David Simmons was my attorney for roughly 1.5 years during my highly contentious divorce litigation. David is a highly intelligent, detail oriented, responsive and extremely capable attorney. He thinks outside the box and is willing to push hard for what is right for his clients. He took the time to explain things when I needed him to do so. His motions are incredibly well-written and his arguments highly articulate. Besides being a tremendous attorney, David is a really good person who truly cares about his clients. His calm approach to incredibly tough situations was very helpful and I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I would highly recommend David Simmons to anyone needing a family law attorney. He's a star.
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Posted by Stephen | August 23, 2018
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Please Hire This Man
I have nothing but great things to say about my relationship with David. He is not only a very professional lawyer but actually cares about his clients and their well being. More than once he has stood by my side through all my faults and never let me down, even when it would have been easier to just drop my case or transfer me to someone else. I will definitely miss working with David Simmons!
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2018
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Great lawyer
David Simmons was the most professional, hard working, caring lawyer. We hired him on an emergency custody case 4 hours from our home. He spent the weekend getting ready and handled our case very knowledgeablely. He kept us up to date on everything happening and was always available to help and answer all questions and concerns. At the next hearing he was right on point and the other lawyer was unable to answer. If I ever need a lawyer down that way again I would use David Simmons only. I would recommend him to everyone that needs a lawyer near or in union county. He is wonderful.
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Posted by Mahdi | April 20, 2018
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Excellent Attorney!
Mr. David Simmons was my attorney and did an outstanding job on my case, helping me reach an excellent settlement. Mr. Simmons possesses significant legal expertise and knowledge. He utilized a customized strategic approach for my case which was quite beneficial. He also exhibits a calm, confident, and collected demeanor, which helped me stay calm and focused regardless of what was being thrown at us from the opposing attorney. Mr. Simmons provided a very thorough financial analysis of what was at stake if I chose not to move forward with the case. It was an absolute pleasure working with Mr. Simmons. I highly recommend his services.
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Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2017
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Very prompt and informative
I hired Mr. Simmons to help with a child custody settlement that turned into a year long battle. Thankfully, Mr. Simmons and his paralegal were very thorough in explaining everything and extremely prompt with every phone call and email, responding to late night and weekend issues within hours. Although we did eventually settle days before court, I had the utmost confidence in him, seeing as he was detailed and extremely informative with the entire process, detailing all of the possibilities and running through the "do's" and "don'ts" of family court. He brings, most importantly, peace of mind by educating his clients, answering all questions, and responding as quickly to any unforeseen issues. I highly recommend him.
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Posted by Douglas | March 13, 2017
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Separation Agreement and Property Settlement
Hired Mr. Simmons to represent me and advise and guide me for a thorough legal and binding Separation Agreement and Property Settlement for my divorce. He negotiated the agreement and obtained everything I requested and them some. Very professional and courteous. He is a fantastic Family Lawyer, Highly recommended
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Unknown Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am impressed with Mr. Simmons's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
Family Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"David Simmons always provides service with a smile, and I mean that literally. He is very friendly and funny which can make even the most painful of processes just a bit better. On top of that, he's smart, compassionate and dedicated."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is very respected and well liked among his peers. He is a dedicated family law attorney who is extremely skilled in the courtroom. I strongly recommend his services."
Family Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I highly endorse David. He is both knowledgeable and compassionate at the same time. That seems to be a rare combinaion in the legal profession. David takes the time necessary to listen to his clients to really understand their needs. And he has the legal skills to fulfill those needs."
"David is a patient and dedicated attorney. He is thoughtful about his strategy and approach through each stage of a case. I would recommend David to anyone looking for a family law attorney."
Family Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Simmons is a very skilled and highly respected attorney. He will work hard to secure great outcomes for his clients! He is smart, dependable, personable, dedicated to his clients, and always professional. He will do an EXCELLENT job for his clients!"
"David embodies a thoughtful and poised character that is necessary in strategic thinking and effective representation of any client sustaining a family law matter. He will think through any issue presented to his clients and will address his clients individual and unique needs in a manner unparalleled by many other attorneys."
"David is a hard worker both professionally and personally. He is a great advocate for his clients and is skilled in the courtroom. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a family law attorney."
Family Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"David is an excellent attorney with significant experience in the courtroom. He is patient and kind with his clients. He strives to get the best outcome possible for his clients. He's exactly what you want in a family law attorney."
"David is an outstanding attorney who displays patience and compassion with his clients and other attorneys. He is trustworthy and very intelligent. I would recommend him to anyone who requires the services of a family law attorney in North Carolina."