Camisha L. Simmons

Camisha L. Simmons is a highly accomplished attorney, specializing in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, real estate transactions, business transactions, and litigation. She is the Founder and Managing Member of Simmons Legal PLLC and is recognized for her expertise in corporate restructuring and insolvency law.

Her notable achievements include being selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law. She was also named to The National Black Lawyers Top 100 in Texas from 2019-2024 and recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Dallas by the Texas Diversity Council in 2018.

Camisha’s background includes a significant role as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Mary F. Walrath in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. She has also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of North Texas College of Law.

She is also a published writer and speaker on various legal topics, with numerous articles in journals such as the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal and contributions to Law360.

Camisha is highly involved in professional organizations like the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Dallas Bar Association, and the National Bar Association. Additionally, she has received numerous accolades, including being named a Texas Super Lawyer and New York Metro Super Lawyer.

Her educational qualifications include a J.D. and MBA from Texas Tech University, an MEd from the University of Maryland, and a BBA from Campbell University. Regarding professional activities, Camisha has held leadership roles in various legal and diversity-focused organizations, including the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers and the Turnaround Management Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Simmons Legal PLLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, National Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Tech University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Maryland
  Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services (MEd)
• Campbell University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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