Simeon D. Brier

Chair of Culture and Belonging Committee and Initiatives

Boca Raton

(305) 704-5942

(305) 403-9989

Miami

(305) 704-5942

Simeon is a respected commercial litigator with more than two decades of experience handling complex business disputes in state and federal courts. He has led litigation in a wide range of legal areas, including contract and commercial law, construction, real estate, labor & employment, intellectual property, and insurance defense.

In addition to his service to the legal profession, Simeon is deeply engaged in his local community. A lifelong South Floridian, Simeon is the District 1 city commissioner and vice mayor of Parkland, Florida. Moved to run for public office in the aftermath of the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Simeon’s alma mater, he has since led major redistricting efforts, community investment, and redevelopment initiatives in his community and accrued valuable municipal government experience.

Simeon is a long-time member and trustee of the Parkland Chamber of Commerce; board member and former president/chair of SOS Children's Villages of Florida; past president and former board member of the Coral Springs Museum of Art; longstanding supporter of the Maya Macey Foundation; volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child; and supporter of numerous organizations created after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Simeon earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University in 2001, where he served as an articles editor and senior staff member of the Nova Law Review as well as captain of Nova’s Moot Court Sports Law Travel Team. He graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in 1997.

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Experience

Represented home care agency franchisee Interim Healthcare of the Treasure Coast, Inc. in its sale to Interim HealthCare Inc., a division of Caring Brands International and franchisor of the "Interim Healthcare" brand of home care agencies. This transaction drew on the experience of the firm's corporate, health care transactions, health care regulatory, tax, business litigation, and employee benefits and executive compensation attorneys.Our particular knowledge of reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state programs provided valuable guidance in connection with this closing.


Successfully defended investors in a cannabis company in connection with a federal court action, thwarting an attempted Injunction/Temporary Restraining Order related to a dispute over stock rights.


Represented Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex's biosimilar applications to make biosimilar versions of Amgen's NEULASTA® and NEUPOGEN® products. We navigated Apotex through the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act's "patent dance," and in the first BPCIA case to go to trial, we obtained a verdict of noninfringement. This result was affirmed on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.


Successfully defended a defamation claim made by a former employee/employment applicant in the State Court in Florida that went to trial. 


Simeon has successfully represented various municipalities and private entities working with municipalities and semi-governmental entities on litigation matters, utility contract disputes, real property matters, bond financing issues, bankruptcy matters, title issues, landlord/tenant issues, charitable organizations, Florida's Sunshine laws, and related matters.


Successfully defended a global mail order pharmacy company in a variety of employment matters, including at the trial level in a Title VII race discrimination, defamation, invasion of privacy, and tortious interference action. After succeeding in the dismissal of certain claims before they proceeded to the jury, a defense verdict was returned after a week-long jury trial in favor of the employer/client.


Defended and prosecuted matters, on behalf of employers and high level executives, involving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation, breach of restrictive covenants, theft of trade secrets, unpaid wages, violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and employee benefits at both the Federal and State Court level.


Extensive litigation experience in real estate matters, including commercial/residential foreclosures, title disputes, property damage, and broker related actions.


Tried and won a state court action on behalf of a National Lending Institution against a borrower's complex allegations of violation of the Truth In Lending Act and Regulation Z.


Successfully defended a global manufacturing company in product liability matters and intentional torts, involving claims for wrongful death and significant bodily injury stemming from industrial accidents. Simeon was able to successfully navigate the settlement of those matters after significant favorable discovery.


Achieved significant victories for manufacturing and distribution clients pursuing parties in breach of contract, fraud, and related actions, at the federal and state court level.


Litigated and tried a variety of matters involving landlord tenant disputes, including winning at trial on behalf of a National Landlord against a defaulting tenant in a commercial lease action.


News

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Leadership, OMPs, Other Promotions

March 11, 2025

Cozen O’Connor announced today new practice group leadership, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

February 15, 2024

The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Ask A Mentor: How Do I Balance Social Activism With My Job?

January 31, 2024

Diedrick Graham, Debra Friedman, and Simeon Brier spoke with Law360 on ethical, professional, and personal boundaries for attorneys pursuing social justice causes outside work.

Simeon Brier Elected Vice Mayor of the Parkland City Commission

November 30, 2022

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Simeon Brier has been elected vice mayor of the Parkland City Commission and reelected as the District One city commissioner.

Lifelong Love of Parkland Propels Litigation Attorney to City Commission Run

June 01, 2020

Simeon Brier was featured in Parkland Talk discussing how his lifelong love of Parkland has propelled him to run for city commission.

Publications

A year since 'Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard': State attorneys general are split on DEI programs

August 23, 2024

In this article for Reuters/WestLaw Ketan Bhirud and Simeon Brier review where state AGs stand on DEI and analyze potential legal risks for businesses.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from a Public Utility Perspective [Alert]

June 17, 2024

William Lesser discusses the evolving regulatory environment and challenges faced by public utility companies and their DEI efforts.

Dangerous Precedent, Call to Arms or Both? [Lawyers Representing Lawyers Blog]

August 15, 2023

In SEC v. Covington & Burling, LLP, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently ordered a large multinational law firm to disclose the names of its clients to the Securities and Exchange Commission, opening the door for regulators and potentially law enforcement agencies to...

Leveraging GIS-Based Technology for Adjacent Construction Claims

August 03, 2020

Simeon Brier and Matthew Criscuolo contributed an article to the ABA discussing how adjacent construction claims are teeming with complex, data-driven issues where technology can provide tools to aid in the investigation, management and resolution of such claims.

Do Your Job, Even if it Kills You? [CLM]

July 01, 2019

Simeon Brier and Matt Criscuolo contributed an article to CLM discussing the professional liability implications following the arrest of Marjory Stoneman Douglas' student Resource Offer Scot Peterson, in the wake of the February 2018 school shooting.

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
  • Florida State University, B.S., 1997

Awards & Honors

Top Latino Lawyer, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2023

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers, 2011-2015

Goodwin Fellow, Scholarship to Nova Southeastern University

 

  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court -- Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court -- Southern District of Florida
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Broward County Bar Association
  • Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • City Commissioner and Vice Mayor, City of Parkland, Florida
  • Board Member and Past President/Chair, SOS Children's Villages of Florida
  • Trustee, Parkland Chamber of Commerce
  • Past President, Coral Springs Museum of Art