Mary Ellen Simonson
About Mary Ellen Simonson
Mary Ellen Simonson is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Mary Ellen Simonson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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