Joshua Simmons

Joshua Simmons is a nationally recognized appellate and trial court litigator, who has been lauded in prior Chambers guides as an “exceptional,” “forceful,” and “creative” “brainiac.” Due to his “notable expertise” with “entertainment and technology sector clients,” he has achieved wins in every kind of IP litigation and related commercial disputes, which have resulted in over $1.6 billion in combined plaintiff-side verdicts and complete dismissals in defense-side cases before and at trial. With a practice at the intersection of entertainment and technology, he has been recognized for his eye-catching media litigations involving film, news, publishing, social media, sports, television, theatre, and video games; and his technology practice, which has a particular focus on artificial intelligence, as well as computer software and services, circuitry and semiconductors, immersive technology, Internet-based systems, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and telecommunications. He is sought after for complex cases and those of first impression; IP counseling; strategic portfolio management; and policy advice.

In prior years, clients have describing him as a “real expert” who “is completely on top of cases at all times,” “knows exactly what is happening,” and “has a 360 degree view of the entire litigation” with case theories "thought out in so many angles." They called him "impeccable,“ “diligent and responsive,” and “very, very available.” Clients also noted that he is “incredibly smart, super informed, and creative in his approach,” with "encyclopedic knowledge," "amazing writing skills,“ and “excellent work quality.” They found him “very practical” and “pragmatic” with “business-savvy advice" that "always keeps the client's goals in mind" and makes them "feel confident." And they wrote that he is “wonderful,” "even and steady," and a "terrific team player” who is “positive,” “productive,” and a “pleasure” and “delightful to work with.”