Debra G. Simms
Location:
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Phone:
407-331-4LAW(4529)
1-877-447-4667 (Toll Free)
1-877-447-4667 (Toll Free)
Fax:
(407) 834-4547
E-mail:
Debbie Simms focuses her practice on the areas of estate planning, probate, and guardianship. She also handles matters concerning real estate transactions as well as family law cases. Ms. Simms is also a Certified Civil Circuit Mediator as well as a Certified Family Law Mediator.
Ms. Simms earned her B.A. from
Ms. Simms is very active in community organizations and also lectures on estate planning law issues throughout
Areas of Practice
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Real Estate
- Family Law
- Mediation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Civil Circuit Mediator
- Family Law Mediator
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- Ohio, 1988
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1988
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1998
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Law Review: Cleveland State University Law Review, 1985 - 1987
- Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- M.S.S.A. (Cum Laude)
- Major: Social Administration
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S. (Cum Laude)
- Major: Social Work
Representative Clients
- CERA (Community Education & Resource Affiliation)
- Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
- Southeastern Realty
- 1024 Studios
Classes/Seminars
- Aging In Place, Senior Resource Alliance, 2008
- Planning for the Future, Area Wide Senior Centers, 2008
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Orange County Bar Association, Member
- Seminole County Bar Association, Member
- Florida Bar, Estate Planning and Real Property Section; Family Law Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Vollie Williams Seminole County Inns of Court, Member
- Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Member
- CERA - Community Education & Resource Affiliation Inc., Board Member
- Rotary Club, Altamonte Springs
- AARP Attorney - Legal Network
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., Member
- Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Board Member
- Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc., Agent
- Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Greater Orlando, Legal Advisor
Pro Bono Activities
- Counsel, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, 2008
Ancillary Businesses
- Parent Coordinator - Orange County, FL
