Gary C. Simons
Gary C. Simons has practiced with the Law Firm since his graduation from the University Of Florida College Of Law in 1967. During that time he has held a number of positions of distinction and has had a broad range of experience as a lawyer. He served as the Assistant Public Defender during the early years of his practice and was responsible for all felony cases assigned to the Public Defender in Marion County Florida. He has also had substantial experience in the private arena as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Mr. Simons served as General Counsel to Central Florida Community College for 17 years and was the School Board Attorney in Marion County, Florida for 6 years. He served as General Counsel for Munroe Regional Medical Center, the community's largest medical facility, from 1987 to 2007. His practice concentrates on all areas of health law, corporate and transactional law including real estate and estate planning.
Mr. Simons has been active in his community serving on numerous boards of civic associations. He is a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He has served on several committees of the Marion County Bar Association and The Florida Bar. He and his wife, Eleanor, married in 1965, and they have two sons. Todd has a Ph.D. in engineering. John is of counsel with the firm and completed his Ph.D.
Partner
Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Corporate and Transactional Law
Real Property Law
Health Care Law
Admitted to Practice:
Florida, 1967
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1976
U.S. Supreme Court, 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals I I th Circuit, 1981
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1981
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1981
Education:
Juris Doctor, University of Florida College of Law, 1967
Legal Fraternity: Phi Delta Phi
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida, 1964
Fraternity: Chi Phi
Professional Associations & Memberships:
The Florida Bar, 1967-present
Criminal Procedure Rules Committee, 1972-1976
Fifth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1974-1977
Chairman, 1976-1977
Judicial Nominating Commission, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 1978-1982
Probate and Guardianship Rules Committee, 1986-1989
Fifth Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, 1998-2001
Marion County Bar Association, 1967-present
President, 1971
Marion County Law Library Board of Trustees, 1976-1979
American Bar Association
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
D.R. Smith American Inn of Court, 1996-1999
Charter Member/Master
American Health Lawyers Association
Florida Hospital Association
Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys
Positions:
Central Florida Community College, Board of Trustees, Attorney, 1971-1988
Marion County School Board, Attorney, 1978-1984
Marion County Hospital District, Attorney, 1987-1991
Munroe Regional Health System, Inc. d/b/a Munroe Regional Medical Center, General Counsel, 1987-2007
Service to the Community:
Ocala Lions Club, 1967-1982
Lion of the Year Award, 1970-1971
President, 1974-1975
Ocala Rotary Club, 1988-Present
Board of Directors, 1991-1995
President, 2007-2008
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
Vestry, 1976-1979 and 1985-1988
Senior Warden, 1978-1979
Grace Episcopal Church
Vestry, 1993-1996; ; 2004-2007
Senior Warden, 1995
Grace Episcopal School Board, 1972-1976 and 1991-1995
Time for Freedom, Inc. Board of Directors, 1987-1995
Silver River Mentoring & Instruction, Inc. Board of Directors, 2000-Present
Born: May 15, 1942, Salamanca, New York