Kelly Simone Denson

Kelly Simone Denson

also known as Simi Denson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Adoption, Health Insurance

P.O. Box 4364, Austin, TX

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 50%

All areas of assisted reproductive technology law-- surrogacy, egg and sperm donations, reciprocal IVF, etc.

23 years

50%
Life Sciences and Biotechnology 30%

All areas of assisted reproductive technology law-- surrogacy, egg and sperm donations, reciprocal IVF, etc.

23 years

30%
Adoption 10%

All areas of assisted reproductive technology law-- surrogacy, egg and sperm donations, reciprocal IVF, etc.

23 years

10%
Health Insurance 10%

All areas of assisted reproductive technology law-- surrogacy, egg and sperm donations, reciprocal IVF, etc.

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Simi Denson, Attorney at Law, P.C.

P.O. Box 4364, Austin, TX, 78765

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Kelly Simone Denson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emily | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing surrogacy lawyer!!

I cannot recommend Simi highly enough! We're intended parents, and Simi was an invaluable resource to us through every step of the surrogacy process. She represented us in our contract negotiations with our surrogate and always provided thoughtful and speedy responses to all of our questions. We felt... very confident in her judgement and recommendations because of her extensive knowledge of reproductive law and her experience as a surrogate herself. She is one of the kindest and most genuinely friendly women I've met and you can tell she truly cares about her clients. She is an outstanding lawyer--efficient, knowledgeable, and a true joy to work with!

Posted by Tonya | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Service

Simi handled our PBO (Pre-Birth Order) hearing in San Marcos and represented us since we were in FL. She made sure my surrogate knew how to reach her and then called me once everything was finished and told me "Congratulations, Mommy" I would recommend her to anyone pursuing surrogacy in the Austin a...rea!

Posted by Christi | January 13, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Surrogacy contract

I can't say enough good things about Simi! I have used her for all 3 of my surrogacy contracts, and I don't think there's a faster, more diligent attorney out there.

Posted by Dominique | January 13, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Made the process a breeze!

Kelly is very personable and accessible. She's passionate about representing her clients' best interests and it shows in her attention to detail and attentiveness. I trust her and that's probably the highest priority when choosing someone to write and/or negotiate your contracts. She will always rema...in my first choice.

Posted by Kathryn | January 13, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Thorough and Efficient Contracts/Agreement Lawyer

I am a gestational surrogate, and Simi represented me during contract negotiations. She was professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Simi took the time to explain obscure terms in the contract and to suggest standard additions that would protect the physical and emotional well being of ...myself and my family. Her years of experience working with contracts and agreements was incredibly beneficial, as she was able to anticipate and include provisions for scenarios that I would have not considered on my own. I enjoyed working with Simi and would highly recommend her to others.

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Kelly Simone Denson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiele Pace

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly helps people who need assistance with reproductive technology law, especially in the area of surrogacy. Her clients are intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors in the U.S. as well as intended parents elsewhere who have a surrogate who will deliver here."

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Alan Ryman

Adoption lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Trusted source for legal service and advice for clients looking to adopt a child."

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Shannon Ryman

Adoption lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Strong member of the bar in this community in practicing reproductive technology law, including representing surrogates and egg donors."

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Sara Spector

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the top attorneys in Travis County!"

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Christine Andresen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is always a pleasure to work with (or even against) Simi. She is extremely knowledgable about reproductive law in Texas and nationwide, protective of her clients, and trustworthy and easy to work with as an opposing counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Austin Under 40 Awards Legal Category Finalist, Young Women’s Alliance and Young Men’s Business League

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Simi Denson, Attorney at Law, P.C.

2010 - 2015

Child Protection Courts Attorney, Office of Court Administration

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS)

2007 - 2007

Clinical Professor, University Of Texas School Of Law

2005 - 2007

Contracts Attorney, RMT, Inc.

2003 - 2005

Associate, Strasburger & Price

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee Member

2014 - Present

Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of Austin

Member

2013 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Board of Trustees; Fellow; Ethics Committee Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2003 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gestational Agreements

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Education

2002

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Rice University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Travis County Bench Bar CLE Ethics Tango

2014

Inaugral Texas Surrogacy Celebration

Texas Surrogacy

2012

Travis County District Judges and Staff Attorneys

Gestational Agreements

2012

Texas Permanency Summit Attorney Group Facilitator

2012

Austin LGBT Bar CLE How Babies are Made

2009

Statewide Program Directors Meeting

Multiethnic Placement and Adoption

2009

DFPS Legal CLE

Fourth Amendment Trial Strategies

Publications

Languages

English

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