About Richard
Richard Simons: Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Richard Simons is a highly skilled real estate attorney with over a decade of experience representing developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), investors, landlords, and tenants. His practice areas include complex commercial real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint venture formation, large-scale office, industrial, and retail leasing, as well as advising on condominium matters, land planning, and the real estate components of mergers and acquisitions.
Practice Areas
- Acquisitions
- Dispositions
- Financing
- Joint Venture Formation
- Large-Scale Office Leasing
- Large-Scale Industrial Leasing
- Large-Scale Retail Leasing
- Conglomerate and Condominium Matters
- Land Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Awards & Recognitions
Richard Simons has been recognized as a 'Recognized Attorney in Real Estate Law' by Best Attorney USA since 2025. He was also previously recognized for his expertise in Real Estate Law in 2023 and 2022.
Education & Credentials
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., Class of 2015
Richard Simons is admitted to practice law in North Carolina. He speaks English fluently and also converses in Spanish.
Firms & Affiliations
- Moore & Van Allen PLLC, where he has been practicing since 2015
Richard Simons has held various roles within the legal profession. Prior to joining Moore & Van Allen PLLC, he served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in Columbia, South Carolina for several years before transitioning to private practice.
Affiliations
- Bidwell and Bidwell (1985–2006)
Richard Simons is a member of the Charlotte Bar Association. He serves as a committee chair for various pro bono initiatives, including legal aid to underserved communities in North Carolina.
