Michael W. Simon - Boca Raton, FL
Attorney at The Simon Law Firm
Real Estate Lawyers in Boca Raton, FL
3839 NW Boca Raton Blvd. Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33431
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Boca Raton Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 04/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Business Litigation and Transactions
Litigation: 85%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael W. Simon is a shareholder in The Simon Law Firm practicing in the areas of real estate and business litigation and transactions. Mr. Simon has years of experience in handling commercial and residential real estate matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, land acquisition and title resolutions. Experience in development includes multi-use properties, land covenants, hazardous materials, construction, major loan financing and commercial operations such as hospitality, leasing, premises liability, security, community association governance, and licensing. Mr. Simon's litigation and dispute resolution practice includes appearances in all divisions of state courts, federal court, bankruptcy court, state administrative hearings, state condominium hearings, appellate courts and arbitration. He has been lead attorney in nearly all aspects of civil litigation such as contract disputes, lien and title questions, intellectual property, creditor's rights, construction claims, and prosecution and defense of tort liability. A large element of his practice is devoted to the specialized and confidential representation of professional athletes and sports and entertainment personalities. His frequent lectures, articles and court appearances involving real estate issues have earned him the respect of attorneys and the judiciary in the area of property law. Mr. Simon's past leadership on a Florida Bar Grievance committee that investigates lawyer's alleged misconduct emphasizes that his practice is maintained at the highest ethical standards. Mr. Simon is admitted to the Florida and Ohio Bars, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. He obtained his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Mr. Simon recently served in 2008, as Chairman of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 15th Judicial Circuit. Mr Simon is an agent of Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Lawyers Title and Commonwealth Title. He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and its Real Estate CLE committee; the South Palm Beach County Bar Association; The Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law and Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Sections. He was awarded the 2008 Palm Beach County Legal Aid Community Service Award for his pro-bono services. He is AV rated in Martindale Hubbell. He served as an Adjunct Professor in Real Estate Law, Barry University, 1999. He is a frequent Author/Lecturer on the topics of lending, real estate, ethics and litigation.
EXAMPLES OF MY TESTIMONY IN COURT
2023 Designated Expert Witness and testified in deposition on Real Estate disclosures and escrow and closing transactions in Puleo v. Johnston, Case No. 2021-014071-CA-01, 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
2001 Testified on Fact and Expert Real Estate Title Matters in Captiva Property Owners Association Inc v. Saavedra, Wilson C, Case Number: 50-1998-CA-000752-RFAW MB, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida
2005 Testified on Fact and Expert Real Estate Brokerage matters in LOPATA, DANIELLE VS G B P ASSOC REALTY INC, Case No. 2005-000977-CC-05, County Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami Dade County, Florida.
1984 As a criminal investigator appointed under the Criminal Justice Act, testified in United States District Court for the District of Columbia as to investigations related to the prosecution of alleged arms dealers.
1984 As a criminal investigator for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, testified in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, as to investigations of alleged assault and drug possession.
Testified in the Circuit Courts for Palm Beach and Broward County Florida as an expert on reasonable attorney fees.
CIVIC, CHARITABLE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2022-2025 Member of the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism
2022-2026 President of the Boca Raton Bicycle Club (501(c)(3))
2012 to the Present-Advisory Board Member-National Basketball Retired Players Association, Miami Chapter
2008 Chairman, Florida Bar Grievance Committee Section 15F.
2007-2008 Vice Chairman, Florida Bar Grievance Committee Section 15F.
2008 Pro-Bono Community Service Award Winner, Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society
2001 Boca Raton Central Rotary Club. 2021-2022 President; President 2004-2005-Created the Silver Surfers Seniors internet access and training program and Authored the Business Plan for the City of Boca Raton/Boca Central Rotary Senior Lifesavers Project. 2004 Boca Central Rotarian of the Year. January 2003 to the Present-Member, Board of Directors of the Boca Raton Central Rotary Senior Lifesavers Foundation, Inc.
Past President of the Porticos Association, Inc., Property Owners Association for management of commercial office buildings and President of the Porticos Building A Condominium Association, Inc., that governs a commercial condominium.
2022-2023 Vice President, Meridian Condominium Association, Inc. Boca Raton.
1993 to 2005-Member American Inns of Court, Stephen Booher Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2001 to 2004- Palm Beach County Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team-in Training. May 2002-award for highest fundraiser in Palm Beach County.
1999 to the Present- Legal Aid appointed real estate/leasing attorney to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County. Service Award Winner-year 2000 and 2010 and volunteer recognition 2002-2006.
1996 to 2015- Member South Palm Beach County Bar Association. Prior member of the Civil Practice Committee. 1995 to 2014 - Current Member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Committee Member - Real Estate Continuing Education.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Palm Beach County Legal Aid Community Service Award, 2008
- 2008 Pro Bono Community Service Award Winner
- 2004 Boca Central Rotarian of the Year
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5 Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating since 1992
- Super Lawyers, 2023 - 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael W. Simon
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio, May, 1988
J.D.
Honors: 1987-88 National Mock Trial Team
Honors: 1987-88 CWRU Moot Court Board, Assistant Director
Honors: 1987-88 American Inns of Court - Cleveland, Ohio
Honors: 1987-88 Legal Intern, Law School Clinic
Honors: 1986-87 CWRU Moot Court Competition, Best Brief, Fall 1986
Honors: 1986-87 SBA Student Advisor
Honors: 1985 & 1986 Mock Trial Competition, Semi-finalist
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio, May, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, June, 1985
B.A.
Minor: Business Administration
Major: Criminology/Criminal Justice
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, June, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney/Owner
Past Positions
- Barry University, Palm Beach County Campus, Florida. Adjunct Professor, Real Estate law. 1999. Classroom teaching to undergraduate students in real property law and related real estate topics
- Mattlin & McClosky, Boca Raton, Florida. Attorney. 1990 - 1995, General civil litigation practice. Practice included Real Estate, Insurance and Banking Litigation
- 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida. Clerk to Honorable Robert J. Fogan, W. Herbert Moriarty, Arthur Franza and Barbara Bridge, Judicial Staff Attorney, October 1988 to May 1990
- Weltman, Weinberg & Associates, Cleveland Ohio, February 1986 to February 1988. Emphasis on Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law, Law Clerk
- APCOA, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. An international parking management corporation, Lease Review Consultant, January, 1986
- Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia and Criminal Justice Act, Washington, D.C. 1984. Investigator of crimes. Testified in U.S. District Court and D.C. Superior Court, Criminal Investigator
Classes and Seminars
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Lecturer only-The Essentials of Office and Retail Leases in Florida
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“Thrown for a Loss” news report on NFL Player litigation, settlements and judgment obtained for various clients of the firm, 60 Minutes, CBS News. – October 23, 2016
- Panelist for safety services, transportation services and residents concerning the use of cars, e-bikes, bicycles, scooters and other modes of transportation throughout The City of Boca Raton, and planning for improvements, City of Boca Raton-Mobility Symposium Panelist.- October 30, 2025
Pro Bono Activities
- President, Boca Raton Central Rotary Club, 2021-2022
- 2022 Vice President and 2023 President, The Boca Raton Bicycle Club, Inc.
- Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society 2001 to the Present
- Member, Boca Raton Central Rotary Club
- President 2005-2006-Created the Silver Surfers Seniors internet access and training program
- Member, Board of Directors of the Boca Raton Central Rotary Senior Lifesavers Foundation, Inc., 2003 to 2022
- 2007-08 Boca Hoops basketball youth coach
Representative Cases
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Hochstadt v. Sanctuary Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., 882 So.2d 1094, (Fla. 4th Dist. 2004), and 936 So.2d 652, (Fla. 4th Dist. 2006)
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W. G. Technologies, Inc., v. PC Franchise, Inc., 814 So.2d 458, (Fla 4th DCA. 2001)
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Woods v. Woods, 643 So. 2d 20 (Fla. 4th DCA. 1994), rev. denied 651 So. 2d 1197 (Fla. 1995)
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Sharon Gardens Associates, L.P v. Florescue, 629 So. 2d. 1002 (Fla. 4th DCA 1993)
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Cibula v. Ross, 597 So. 2d 915 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992)
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Manimal Land Company, Inc., v. Healthcare Appraisers, Inc.,(394 So.3d 1157 (Fla.4th DCA 2024), rehearing denied
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Caulfield v. Davis, No.4D21-508 (Fla.4th DCA Nov. 4, 2021)
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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Rojas, 219 So.3d 940, (Fla. 4th DCA 2017)
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Zosman v. Bank of America, 207 So.3d 363, (Fla. 3rd DCA 2016)
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Blohm v. Sommers, 181 So.3d 1249, (Fla. 3rd DCA 2015)
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McGahee v. Residential Custom Homes, LLC, 110 So.3d 465 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013)
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VMD Financial Services, Inc., v. CB Loan Purchase Associates, 68 So.3d 997, (Fla. 4th DCA 2011),
Published Works
Articles
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Authored the Business Plan for the City of Boca Raton/Boca Central Rotary Senior Lifesavers Project
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Palm Beach County Bar Association – February, 2002 – Author-Purchase Options in Commercial and Residential Leases and Post Occupancy Agreements in the Sale of Real Estate
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June, 2002 – Author and Lecturer- PERFORMING THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING DEPOSITS, INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS, TITLE EVIDENCE AND MORTGAGE FINANCING
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June, 2003 – Author and Lecturer-Real Estate Contract Litigation
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January 30, 2004, Author and Lecturer-Real Estate Brokers and Agents, contracts and the interaction between attorneys and brokers
- June, 2005, Author and Lecturer, Required Statutory and other Disclosures and Disclaimers in Land Sales Contracts, Including Ethical Considerations
- February, 2006, Author and Lecturer, Attorney and Client Business Relationships with the Real Estate Broker and Sales Associate, including ethical considerations and real estate litigation
- January, 2008, Author and Lecturer, Ethical Considerations and Defenses to a Mortgage Foreclosure Action
- March, 2005 – Author and Lecturer-CONFIDENTLY HANDLING TITLE INSURANCE CLAIMS AND LITIGATION
- April 2001, June 2002, and September 2003 – Author and Lecturer-COMMON LENDER ISSUES FOR FINANCING OFFICE OR RETAIL PROPERTY IN FLORIDA
- UBS Athletes and Entertainers Client Segment Master Class Certification-February 2022, Author and Lecturer Common Legal Interactions and Ethical Issues Between Advisors, Athletes, Entertainers and Lawyers
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1988
- Ohio, 1989
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1989
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Grievance Committee, - 2008 (Past Chairman)
- Palm Beach County Bar Association (Member)
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, Real Estate CLE committee (Member)
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law and Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Sections (Member)
- Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism, 2022 - 2024 (Member)
- Title Agent of Commonwealth, Westcor and Old Republic National Title
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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Contact
3839 NW Boca Raton Blvd.
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-834-9149
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Website: https://www.simonlawteam.com
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