Philip S Simmons, Esq.

Mr. Philip S Simmons, Esq.

The Simmons Group, Inc.
4304 Raintree Circle
Culver City, CA 90230
Office: 310-439-4119
Fax: 310-300-3020
Introduction

Land use attorney, Executive Land and Mixed-Use developer, and real estate broker for over 35 years. Provides consulting and testimony expertise specializing in mixed-use real estate investment, syndication and development operations, land use, land acquisition, major project entitlements, development management, project design, partnership structuring, finance, marketing and disposition. Provides pre-litigation consultation support and expert witness services, as well as leading complex negotiations, reviewing and implementing ordinances, agreements, and structured compliance. Exceptional testimony skills.


Areas of Expertise
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Escrow/Title Insurance
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Lost Profits
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Damages
  • Residential Real Estate

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Licensed attorney and member of the California State Bar since 1993
Licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1981
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Numerous public speaking engagements throughout the Southern California region on matters relating to land use and development.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 70+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Land use, development, contracts, zoning, entitlement, remediation, and a variety of real estate related legal issues.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: +/- 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: +/- 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 20
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2021
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 15
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: +/- 15
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting and testifying.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $475.00 for Consultation and Expert Witness preparation
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $475.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $525.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $525.00


References

References upon request.