David Simmons Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina

• Performed client intake and initial consultations for firm, including gathering information about the legal matters of potential clients, assessing merits of client claims, and evaluating complaints filed against clients• Drafted and filed Articles of Organization, and Articles of Incorporation for startup companies with the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State• Counseled clients on the benefits of securing Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification and assisted clients with securing the same• Filed complaints and answers in civil actions involving breach of contract, negligence, and various business torts• Wrote and served discovery requests including Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories, Request for Production of Documents, and Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices• Prepared and argued motions for temporary restraining orders, injunctions, and summary judgment• Served as 2nd Chair attorney in defense of shareholder derivative lawsuit based on breaches of duty owed to a minority shareholder by majority shareholders• Submitted memorandum on the doctrine of "Cardinal Change"​ for presentation to a Tennessee arbitration panel which resulted in the panel's decision to apply the "Cardinal Change" doctrine to the facts of our case• Co-authored an appeal of summary judgment to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which the Court of Appeals later selected for oral argument• Engaged in marketing for firm by regularly meeting with members of trade organizations and attending trade organization meetings and social functions

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: NCCU School of Law Dean’s List 2006-2009; 2007-2008 Womble Carlyle Scholarship Recipient; North Carolina Central.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor; Campus YMCA Big Buddy Mentor; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Brotherhood Chairman 2005-2006.