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Debra G. Simms is an experienced attorney, with a practice specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship, special needs trust, bankruptcy, divorce, family law, and mediation. She is a Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Attorney, only one of 99 such attorneys in the State of Florida. She is also a Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Certified Family Law Mediator, and certified Parent Coordinator in the State of Florida. Debra Simms has over 26 years experience as a lawyer.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
823 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL, 32129
629 N. Dixie FW, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168
40 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Linda | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate of Estate
I hired Debra to Probate my late brother's Estate after another lawyer sat on it and did nothing for over 10 months. She is professional, very knowledgeable and let me know what to expect. She took on a bad situation and got the job done. Her staff was very thorough, efficient and kind. I woul...
Posted by Joy | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great lawyer
My husband and I just moved to Florida from Ohio. We heard that our will, power of attorney, etc. might not be good in Florida. We had a free consultation with attorney Debra G. Simms. She looked over our papers and made some suggestions and gave us advice on how to handle our retirement accounts....
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Folks, beware
This woman is not a good attorney. For starters she shows up uprepared and her verbal skills are weak at best. Furthermore, she doesn't listen to pertinent information you provide her that is essential to the case. I also suggest caution to be exercised in signing any billing agreements - she has a w...
It saddens me to read this review. I know who this is because I was warned that she does this to other professionals who try to help her. I took the case despite being warned by the mental professionals involved in the case. I won her very very complicated contested guardianship case and never asked for any money other than the original retainer. She wanted me to continue working with her after the case was over and when I told her that it was not included in the original retainer she became belligerent and abusive and harassed me and my paralegal. To any potential client, I invite you to meet me, assess my verbal skills, see if I am prepared, and decide for yourself. In over 27 years, I have never had this said about me.
Posted by Pam | June 22, 2015 | Estate Planning
Absolutely the Best!
“My financial advisor found some problem areas in the trust I had and highly recommended Debra to me. She immediately saw that the old trust would have made available to me only the net income and I wouldn’t have been able to touch the principal when I needed it later in life. She fixed this and I ...
Posted by Melissa | August 06, 2014
Debra is an excellent lawyer who gives great legal advice and representation.
Debra has been extremely helpful handling my case. She gives clear and concise recommendations, and is extremely knowledgeable on all types of legal services. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking attorney representation. She makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire process., unlike...
"Debra is a caring, thoughtful attorney who approaches your estate planning needs with an eye towards her clients' true goals. Her passion for assisting clients plan for their future at any stage shines through in her communication and quality of work she performs. I would highly recommend Debra for your estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for her clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Ms. Simms."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Simms is one of if not the finest estate planning attorney's in Florida. She is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. Attorney Simms is a credit to the legal profession and I needed an attorney in Florida she would be my first choice and the first choice we refer our clients to."
"I endorse Debra because I know she knows her Bankruptcy as well as Estate Planning and would do a great job for any of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known attorney Debra Simms for many years and find her to be very knowledgeable and hard working."
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2014
Elder Law Certification, Florida Bar
2014
Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar
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Preventative Law, National Preventative Law Institute
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Editor, Law Review
N/A
First Amendment Rights and Responsibilites, Am Jur
2007 - Present
President, Debra G. Simms, P.A.
1997 - 2006
Attorney, Pearson-Wise & Simms
1992 - 1996
Attorney, Ross, Britain & Schoenberg
1988 - 1992
President, Law Office of Debra G. Simms
2015 - Present
Daytona Beach Symphony Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
ARC, VolusiaBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Florida BarCertified Elder Law Attorney
2014 - Present
Volusia County Bar AssociationMember, Elder Law Chair
2007 - Present
Met Life Hyatt Legal PlanPanel Attorney
Member
Lawyer Panel
Case Dismissed, Ward and daughter prevailed
Debra G. Simms, on behalf of the son, Ricky Triplett
Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care
Discharge of Debts
Avoidance of probate and incapacity planning
Opening and closing probate within 3--6 months!
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
MA - Masters
1974
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Medicaid, Liens, Estate Recovery and Hardship Waivers
2016
Medical Directives and Living Wills
2016
Medicaid Planning
2015
Medical Directives and Living Wills
2015
Elder Abuse/Fraud
2015
Medicaid for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilites
2014
Solo practice
2014
Estate Planning and Long Term Nursing Care
2012
Foreclosure Process in Florida Today
2012
Basic Estate Planning for Moms
2012
Estate Planning Basics
2012
Adoption for Same-sex Couples in Florida
2012
Choosing the Right Attorney for You
2012
2012
Four Corners of Estate Planning
2011
Bankruptcy for Beginners - Your debt: Budge It!
2011
Powers of Attorney & Advanced Directives
2011
Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts
2011
Basic Estate Planning
2011
Estate Planning for You and Your Family
2010
Elder Law Issues
2010
Estate Planning
2010
Being a Sole Practitioner
2008
Estate Planning
2015
2013
2012
2012
2012
1988
English
Spanish
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