Simone N. Archer
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Biography
Simone N. Archer, Esq. is a well-rounded litigator with a diverse legal background, practicing multiple areas of law. She is also an Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer for the City of New York at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Ms. Archer has experience working in small and large firms. Prior to becoming the managing member at Archer Harvey & Smith, LLC, Ms. Archer was a trial attorney practicing personal injury and medical malpractice. She was also in-house counsel for a major insurance company practicing insurance defense. Prior to going to law school, Ms. Archer was an insurance agent and claims adjuster for a major insurance company.
Ms. Archer takes great pride in giving back to the community. She allocates time to providing pro bono legal assistance through various organizations throughout New York City, including Varick Removal Defense Project, Lawyers’ Foreclosure Intervention Network, New York County Lawyers’ Association’s ‘Project Restore’ and Safe Passage Program. The Pro Bono matters have include representing clients in immigration removal proceedings; special immigrant juvenile matters in Family and Immigration courts and foreclosure prevention proceedings.
When Ms. Archer is not busy zealously advocating for her clients or adjudicating cases for the City, she enjoys running, writing and traveling. She has completed her fifth New York City Marathon in November 2021.
She is admitted to practice law in New York State courts and Southern and Eastern Federal District Courts of New York. Ms. Archer serves clients throughout New York State and immigration clients worldwide.
Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Collections
Foreclosure Defense
DUI & DWI
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Virtual/Phone Consultation Available
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Professional Experience
Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
Year: 2015 - Current
Description: OATH is New York City's central, independent Administrative Law Court. Duties include conducting hearings on summonses issued by 25 different City enforcement agencies for alleged violations of law or City rules.
YLS Eleventh District Representative and Diversity Committee Co-chair New York Bar Association
Year: 2011 - 2014
Description:
Managing Partner Archer Harvey Smith, LLC
Year: 2008 - Current
Description: Archer Harvey Smith, LLC is a General Practice Law Firm. Practice areas include: Real Estate, Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal, Family, Contract, Collections, document review and per diem court appearances.
Trial Attorney Druckman & Sinel, LLP
Year: 2007 - 2008
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Co- President Caribbean Attorney Network
Year: 2019 - Current
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Trial Attorney Law Office of Mary A. Bjork
Year: 2006 - 2007
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar # 4411724 Member (2006 - Current)
Education
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State University of New York - Stony Brook B.S. (2006) | Business Management
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State University of New York - College of Technology at Farmingdale (Farmingdale State University) A.S. (2001) | Business Administration
Honors: Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D. (2016) | Law
Year: 2003 - 2006
Honors: • Honor Roll • Dean’s List • First-Year Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition, Best Advocate Activities: • Mock Trial Board, Member • Immigration Law, Blue Book
Archer Harvey Smith, LLC
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 AM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Archer Harvey Smith, LLC
90-25 161st Street, Suite 501, Queens, NY 11432
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed