Simon Penning

Simon Penning is a Baltimore attorney and a principal at Heyman Law Firm, whose practice focuses on real estate, land use, business law, insurance coverage, and fiduciary litigation. He represents insurers, businesses, developers, and public entities in complex disputes involving commercial property, corporate relationships, and insurance obligations. His work includes real estate litigation, business litigation, coverage disputes, and matters involving fiduciary duties. His background spans public service and private practice, giving him experience with disputes involving government agencies and private organizations.

Simon graduated from Tufts University. He later received his J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. His education provided the foundation for a litigation practice involving real estate, business, insurance coverage, land use, and fiduciary disputes.

Simon previously served as Counsel to the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals and as an Assistant City Solicitor in Baltimore. His public-sector work involved municipal, zoning, land use, and regulatory matters. He later practiced with a nationally recognized litigation firm in New Orleans, where his work included insurance coverage and commercial disputes. His experience across Maryland and Louisiana supports a litigation practice involving real estate, business interests, insurance issues, and fiduciary claims.

Simon Penning is a Principal and is admitted to practice in Maryland and Louisiana. His professional background combines government service, private litigation, and representation of businesses, insurers, developers, and public entities. He handles disputes that require analysis of commercial relationships, property interests, insurance coverage, and fiduciary obligations. His experience in different legal settings supports his work on complex civil matters across his core litigation areas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Heyman Law Firm
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Louisiana

Education

• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tufts University
  Graduate

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