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 Ohio State University with honors and graduated with her Masters Degree from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. Ms. Simms earned her Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University in 1987. While at Cleveland State University, Ms. Simms participated in Law Review.

Ms. Simms is very active in community organizations and also lectures on estate planning law issues throughout Orlando and Central Florida.

Practice Areas:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Probate
• Guardianship
• Real Estate
• Family Law
• Mediation

Certification / Specialities

• 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.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Major: Social Administration
• Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  B.S.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Major: Social Work

Representative Clients

• CERA (Community Education & Resource Affiliation)
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
• Southeastern Realty
• 1024 Studios

Classes/Seminars Taught

• 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

At the Kramer Law Firm, we provide legal services for Orlando Foreclosures. We provide effective legal services to the people of Seminole County, Volusia County, and Orange County in Florida, including the communities of Longwood, Orlando, Winter Park, Casselberry, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Sanford, Heathrow, Deltona and Deland