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.
Published Works
Authored the Business Plan for the City of Boca Raton/Boca Central Rotary Senior Lifesavers Project
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
June, 2002 – Author and Lecturer- PERFORMING THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING DEPOSITS, INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS, TITLE EVIDENCE AND MORTGAGE FINANCING
June, 2003 – Author and Lecturer-Real Estate Contract Litigation
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
Honors
Palm Beach County Legal Aid Community Service Award
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
Classes & Seminars
Lecturer only-The Essentials of Office and Retail Leases in Florida
“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
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar, Grievance Committee, Past Chairman, 2008
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, Member, 2001 to Present
Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism, Member, 2022 to 2024
Title Agent of Commonwealth, Westcor and Old Republic National Title
