Jacqulyn N. Simmons is an Associate in the New York office of GRSM and is a member of the Product & General Liability practice group. She currently represents defendants in general liability matters and toxic tort claims. Previously, Jacqulyn represented insurance carriers and insureds in coverage matters, general liability matters, and workers’ compensation claims litigating and managing complex claims with an emphasis on favorable and expeditious resolution. She further counseled corporations on corporate governance and procedure and represented corporate clients throughout all phases of litigation in diverse civil matters including discrimination defense, shareholder derivative, breach of contract, landlord tenant, and general liability actions.
- Obtained summary judgment for Third-Party Defendant in a highly contested slip and fall premises liability case on the basis that the common law indemnification and contribution actions were precluded by § 11 of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and the contractual indemnification claim must fail as the alleged injury did not arise out of the work of the contract.
- Obtained summary judgment in a Suffolk County slip and fall on snow and ice premises action on the theory that the owner was an out of possession landlord.
- Obtained summary judgment enforcing a contractual indemnification provision of a triple net commercial lease in an action involving a trip and fall on a sidewalk.
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Community Involvement
In addition to her position at GRSM, Jacqulyn serves as a founding member of Treasures NYC, a participant in the UNICEF Congressional Action Team, a volunteer with Open Hands Legal Services, as well as on the board of the Beauty for Ashes Movement, Inc.
Education
- J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 2013
- B.S., Psychology, University of North Florida, 2008
- B.A., Sociology, University of North Florida, 2008
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021-2025)
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