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Walter Simons

Walter Simons

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Walter Simons represents clients in high-stakes business disputes in state and federal courts in Texas and across the United States. His practice focuses on preparing briefs for appellate courts in traditional appeals, interlocutory appeals, and mandamus proceedings.

Walter also frequently serves as appellate counsel during trial proceedings from the early stages of a case. In this capacity, he provides strategic advice to trial teams, drafts pleadings, handles dispositive motion practice and other trial briefing, assists at trial, and ensures that errors are properly preserved for appeal.

Career

Walter joined Bracewell in 2017 and has spent his entire career in private practice at the firm. Prior to joining Bracewell, Walter served as a law clerk to the Honorable Patty Shwartz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and to the Honorable Gray H. Miller of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Personal

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., 2015, magna cum laude; Rice University, B.A., 2011, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Appellate - Texas

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Walter Simons is noted for his representation of clients in complex appeals in both state and federal courts. He has handled cases involving breach of contract and trade secrets.

Strengths

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  • Walter's writing is superb.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Walter is super intelligent.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

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