Lawyer John S. Simmons, graduated from University of South Carolina, B.A., 1984 University of South Carolina, J.D., 1987, is now employed by Simmons Law Firm, L.L.C. at 1711 Pickens Street P.O. Box Five Columbia, SC 29202.

While being a member of Richland County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar; South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Association of Former United States Attorneys; National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association., John S. Simmons is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John S. Simmons as your lawyer, you should consider whether John S. Simmons offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John S. Simmons has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John S. Simmons's office is located at Columbia, SC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John S. Simmons has been admitted in 1987, South Carolina; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law; Environmental Law; Products Liability; Health Care Law; Medical Malpractice; Qui Tam Litigation; Drug and Medical Device Litigation.

John S. Simmons's college and law school education includes University of South Carolina, B.A., 1984, University of South Carolina, J.D., 1987. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif; Order of Wig and Robe. Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award in Creditors and Debtors Rights; J. Woodrow Lewis Appellate Advocacy Award. Member, South Carolina Law Review, 1986-1987. Law Clerk to Hon. William W. Wilkins, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1987-1989. Instructor, Southern Environment Enforcement Network Advanced Prosecution Course, 1994. Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Deputy Chief for White-Collar and Environmental Crime, 1990-1992. U.S. Attorney, District of South Carolina, 1992-1993. Chief, State Grand Jury, South Carolina Attorney General, 1995-1996. Attorney General's Advisory Subcommittee on Financial Litigation and Organized Crime, 1992-1993. Member, U.S. District Court Advisory Group for Civil Justice Reform, 1992-1993. Commissioner, South Carolina Ethics Commission, 1993-1996. Author: "Environmental Crimestoppers," Business & Economic Review, December, 1992. Co-Author: "Environmental Crimes and Corporate Liability," South Carolina Bar, 1993; "Federal Environmental Crimes," South Carolina Lawyer, May/June, 1993. Member, South Carolina Public Utilities Review Committee.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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