About Mr. John Seth Simms

John is licensed in and for the State of Florida and admitted to practice in all Florida State courts since 1991. In addition to all Florida State courts, he is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Tax Court, US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. John has an extensive background in areas of Family Law, including litigation, settlements and appeals.

He is a member of the Clearwater Bar Association as well as having been admitted to the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has lectured on various issues involving Family Law and Civil Procedure at the University of South Florida, Pasco-Hernando Community College, and for the Dads Assisting Dads Support Group in Pinellas County. He is a past member of the Town of Belleair Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. John has lived in Clearwater his entire life. He is a graduate of Clearwater Largo Christian High School and received his AA from St. Petersburg Junior College, his BA in Political Science from The University of South Florida, and his juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Paternity
  • Other 13
    • Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
    • Child Support Enforcement and Defense
    • Equitable Distribution of Assets and Liabilities
    • Alimony
    • Modifications
    • Contempt Actions
    • Enforcement of Divorce Decrees
    • Department of Revenue Cases
    • Parental Rights
    • Adoption
    • Step Parent Adoption
    • Name Change
    • Genetic Testing

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $300/hr
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Staack & Simms, PLLC
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Florida
    1991, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
    1996, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    1996, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
    1996, U.S. Tax Court
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Clearwater Bar Association
    Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Town of Belleair Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Past Member).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of South Florida
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    Political Science

    St. Petersburg Junior College
    A.A.

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Member at Staack & Simms, PLLC
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51 S. Main Avenue, Suite 319Clearwater, FL 33765U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. John Seth Simms was admitted in 1991 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. John Seth Simms is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. John Seth Simms has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Staack & Simms, PLLC has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. John Seth Simms attended Stetson University College of Law.