Michael W. Simon is a shareholder with The Simon Law Firm whose practice brings together deep real estate knowledge, business strategy, and courtroom experience. He advises clients on commercial and residential transactions, including drafting and negotiating agreements, resolving title and lien issues, acquiring land, and supporting development projects that may involve construction, environmental concerns, covenants, and significant lending and financing. When disputes arise, Mr. Simon litigates in state and federal courts, bankruptcy proceedings, administrative hearings, appellate matters, and arbitration, acting as lead counsel in cases ranging from contract and construction conflicts to creditor’s rights, intellectual property, and tort claims. A substantial and highly confidential part of his work is dedicated to representing professional athletes and sports and entertainment figures, where discretion and precision matter as much as results. Mr. Simon is admitted to practice in Florida and Ohio and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has been recognized by Super Lawyers, and has earned community service honors for his pro bono work. He previously chaired a Florida Bar Grievance Committee and later served on professionalism-focused bar leadership, underscoring the ethical standards that guide his practice. He earned his B.A. from The Ohio State University and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University and has taught as an adjunct professor in real estate law.
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Firm InformationPositionManaging PartnerFirm NameThe Simon Law Firm
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCases
Hochstadt v. Sanctuary Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., 882 So.2d 1094, (Fla. 4th Dist. 2004),
936 So.2d 652, (Fla. 4th Dist. 2006)W. G. Technologies, Inc., v. PC Franchise, Inc., 814 So.2d 458, (Fla 4th DCA. 2001)
Woods v. Woods, 643 So. 2d 20 (Fla. 4th DCA. 1994), rev. denied 651 So. 2d 1197 (Fla. 1995)
Sharon Gardens Associates, L.P v. Florescue, 629 So. 2d. 1002 (Fla. 4th DCA 1993)
Cibula v. Ross, 597 So. 2d 915 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992)
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Company, Inc., v. Healthcare Appraisers, Inc.,(394 So.3d 1157 (Fla.4th DCA 2024), rehearing deniedCaulfield v. Davis, No.4D21-508 (Fla.4th DCA Nov. 4, 2021)
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Rojas, 219 So.3d 940, (Fla. 4th DCA 2017)
Zosman v. Bank of America, 207 So.3d 363, (Fla. 3rd DCA 2016)
Blohm v. Sommers, 181 So.3d 1249, (Fla. 3rd DCA 2015)
McGahee v. Residential Custom Homes, LLC, 110 So.3d 465 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013)
VMD Financial Services, Inc., v. CB Loan Purchase Associates, 68 So.3d 997, (Fla. 4th DCA 2011), -
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1988, Florida
1989, Ohio
1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
MembershipsPalm Beach County and South Palm Beach County (Member, Author and Lecturer, Real Estate CLE Committee) Bar Associations
The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections, Entertainment and Arts and Sports Law
Grievance Committee (15 F) for the 15th Judicial Circuit, 2005-2008
Chairman, 2008)
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCase Western Reserve University
Class of 1988
J.D.
Other EducationThe Ohio State University
Class of 1985
B.A.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1963
Cleveland, Ohio, March 10, 1963
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3839 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Suite 100Boca Raton, FL 33431U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Mr. Michael W. Simon was admitted in 1988 to the State of Florida.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Mr. Michael W. Simon is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Mr. Michael W. Simon has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Mr. Michael W. Simon attended Case Western Reserve University.