Daniel "Dan" Simmons K.C.
About Daniel Simmons K.C.
Daniel Simmons K.C. is a lawyer based in St. John's, NL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Daniel Simmons K.C. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Administrative and Public Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Construction Law
- Health Care Law
- Professional Malpractice Law
Current Firm: McInnes Cooper
Location: St. John's, NL
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