JARED C. SIMMONS, ESQ.
8160 E. Butherus Drive
Suite 7
Scottsdale, Arizona  85260
(W)(480) 998-1500 (E)Jared@SGLawAZ.com

EDUCATION
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, DALLAS, TEXAS
RECEIVED J.D.—MAY 1996 (TOP 1/3RD OF CLASS)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, ARIZONA
• Double Major: 1991 B.S. Political Science/Psychology, Graduated with honors
• President: Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIMMONS & GOTTFRIED, PLLC (FORMERLY SIMMONS LAW OFFICES)     1999-PRESENT
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW/ Founding PARTNER

Practice represents regional and national corporations, Arizona-based businesses, and individuals. Commercial litigation experience includes breach of contract, business tort, employer/employee issues, and other complex commercial matters.  Transactional experience includes contract review and drafting, business entity formation, transition, dissolution, drafting and implementing alternative dispute resolution polices and procedures to reduce litigation exposure; negotiating executive separation agreements; drafting and enforcing non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants.  Proven ability to negotiate complex transactions and successfully represent a diverse client base in all aspects of business transactions and litigation. Serves as general legal counsel regarding business operations for several companies.  Experience in both state and federal trial courts and in various alternative dispute resolution forums.   Manage a staff of professionals to successfully assist clients.

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC (“HMG”)            2005-PRESENT
OPERATIONS MANAGER/FOUNDING MEMBER.

Created HMG to work in partnership with healthcare systems in the creation or improvement of their current ambulatory-care service lines and to assist in the strategic planning and implementation of future ambulatory growth. HMG specializes in urgent care medicine, occupational healthcare, and emergency medicine and has built its reputation on providing tailored solutions for our clients with shared goals and a common vision.  Understands the need for sound management, qualified staffing, and a fiscally responsible business model that delivers excellent patient care.

LANE, CAMPBELL & NACH (FORMERLY BRANDES LANE P.C.)        1997-1999
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Practice focused on transactional and commercial litigation.  Responsible for all phases of litigation, from initial client contact and court appearances through resolution.

RAVKIND & LITTLEPAGE, P.C.                    1996-1997
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Managed the daily operations and staff of the Dallas, Texas office while maintaining an active practice focused on personal injury and class action litigation.
COURT ADMISSIONS
Supreme Courts of Arizona and Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Fifth Federal Circuits
United States District Court, District of Arizona

Other:
Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona

Simmons & Gottfried, PLLC
a Professional Limited Liability Company
8160 E. Butherus Dr., Suite #7
Scottsdale, AZ 85260