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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.
| Debra G Simms: | Member at The Debra G. Simms, PA Volusia Office |
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823 Dunlawton Ave. Port Orange, FL 32129 |
| Website: | http://www.simmslawfirm.com |
| Phone: | 386-256-4882 |
| Fax: | 3863864922904 |
| Offices: |
Debra G. Simms, PA Volusia Office
Debra G. Simms
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida chapter) | Member | N/A |
| AARP | Lawyer Panel | N/A |
| Met Life Hyatt Legal Plan | Panel Attorney | N/A |
| Met Life Hyatt Legal Plan | Panel Attorney | 2007 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Certified Elder Law Attorney | N/A |
| Volusia County Bar Association | Member, Elder Law Chair | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Certified Elder Law Attorney | 2014 - 1900 |
| Volusia County Bar Association | Member, Elder Law Chair | 2014 - 1900 |
| Daytona Beach Symphony Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2015 - 1900 |
| ARC, Volusia | Board of Directors | 2015 - 1900 |
| Daytona Beach Symphony Board of Directors | Board of Directors | N/A |
| ARC, Volusia | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Law Certification | Florida Bar | 2014 |
| Board Certified - Elder Law | Florida Bar | 2014 |
| Preventative Law | National Preventative Law Institute | 2025 |
| Editor | Law Review | 2025 |
| First Amendment Rights and Responsibilites | Am Jur | 2025 |
| Preventative Law | National Preventative Law Institute | 2025 |
| Editor | Law Review | 2025 |
| First Amendment Rights and Responsibilites | Am Jur | 2025 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1974 |
| Case Western Reserve University | MA - Masters | 1978 |
| Case Western Reserve University | MA - Masters | 1978 |
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Chapters 7 and 13 | Discharge of Debts |
| DCF v. Sorokin | Case Dismissed, Ward and daughter prevailed |
| Elder Law | Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care |
| Estate Planning | Avoidance of probate and incapacity planning |
| In re Shirley Tousignant | Debra G. Simms, on behalf of the son, Ricky Triplett |
| Probate | Opening and closing probate within 3--6 months! |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Inactive | 1988 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 105340 | 1997 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Website | Florida Academy of Elder Law Attoneys | 2015 |
| City Magazine of Altamonte Springs | Our Digital Afterlife | 2013 |
| SimmsLawFirm.com | Elder Law | 2012 |
| SimmsLawFirm.com/blog | Estate Planning | 2012 |
| SimmsLawFirm.com blog | Probate | 2012 |
| Cleveland State Law Review | Succession Planning: The Daughter Option | 1988 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Planning | Medicaid, Liens, Estate Recovery and Hardship Waivers | 2018 |
| Healing Path | Medicaid Planning | 2016 |
| Healthy Decisions | Medical Directives and Living Wills | 2016 |
| Kiwanis of New Smyrna Beach | Elder Abuse/Fraud | 2015 |
| Stroke Victim Support Group | Medical Directives and Living Wills | 2015 |
| Elder Care Matters | Medicaid for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilites | 2015 |
| 4th of July bash | Estate Planning and Long Term Nursing Care | 2014 |
| Solosez Mid-Florida Lunch | Solo practice | 2014 |
| Pershing Moms Day Out | Basic Estate Planning for Moms | 2012 |
| Educational Meeting | Adoption for Same-sex Couples in Florida | 2012 |
| Educational Event | Choosing the Right Attorney for You | 2012 |
| Charles Schwab Employee Benefits Plan | Four Corners of Estate Planning | 2012 |
| MetLife Legal Plan | Estate Planning Basics | 2012 |
| Continuing Legal Education | Florida Estate Planning Basics | 2012 |
| Real Estate Update | Foreclosure Process in Florida Today | 2012 |
| Employee Benefits for Hyatt Legal Plan | Estate Planning for You and Your Family | 2011 |
| Seminole Public Library | Bankruptcy for Beginners - Your debt: Budge It! | 2011 |
| POA's and Advanced Directives | Powers of Attorney & Advanced Directives | 2011 |
| Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts | Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts | 2011 |
| Estate Planning | Basic Estate Planning | 2011 |
| Jewish Pavillion Health Fair | Estate Planning | 2010 |
| Senior Lunch and Learn | Elder Law Issues | 2010 |
| FAMU Law School | Being a Sole Practitioner | 2010 |
| COS Seniors | Estate Planning | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Law Office of Debra G. Simms | 1988 - 1992 |
| President | Law Office of Debra G. Simms | 1988 - 1992 |
| Attorney | Ross, Britain & Schoenberg | 1992 - 1996 |
| Attorney | Ross, Britain & Schoenberg | 1992 - 1996 |
| Attorney | Pearson-Wise & Simms | 1997 - 2006 |
| Attorney | Pearson-Wise & Simms | 1997 - 2006 |
| President | Debra G. Simms, P.A. | 2007 - 1900 |
| President | Debra G. Simms, P.A. | N/A |
