Charles L. Simmons, Jr.

Partner, Co-Chair of Litigation Department, Co-Chair of Tort & Insurance Litigation Section
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Charles L. Simmons, Jr.

Partner, Co-Chair of Litigation Department, Co-Chair of Tort & Insurance Litigation Section
Baltimore T: 410.347.9491 F: 410.234.2345
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Charles L. Simmons, Jr.

Charles L. Simmons, Jr.

PARTNER, CO-CHAIR OF LITIGATION DEPARTMENT, CO-CHAIR OF TORT & INSURANCE LITIGATION SECTION
csimmons@whitefordlaw.com
BALTIMORE
T: 410.347.9491
F: 410.234.2345
Biography
BIOGRAPHY
A seasoned litigator with significant trial experience, Mr. Simmons has led litigation teams in complex commercial, insurance defense and coverage, and tort cases in every state and federal court in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  His experience extends across business, commercial, and insurance defense litigation, as well as insurance coverage, intellectual property, and maritime and construction law.  

A member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Baltimore, where he teaches maritime law, Mr. Simmons is past Skipper of the Mid-Atlantic Mariner’s Club, an organization focused on the marine insurance industry.
 

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Admiralty and Maritime Law (2018–Present), Commercial Litigation (2023-Present), Insurance Law (2024-Present), Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2025)
  • Maryland Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation (2015–Present)
  • AV Preeminent®: Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Proctor Member: Maritime Law Association
  • Member: Mid-Atlantic Mariner’s Club
  • Member: American Bar Association
  • Member: Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member: Wednesday Law Club and Rule Day Club
INSIGHTS

Co-Presenter, "COVID-Related Lawsuits: Identifying Risks, Understanding Reopening and Preparing for Litigation," LeadingAge Maryland & DC Annual Conference, Virtual (October 2020)

Co-Presenter, "What Claims Will Communities Likely See? What Will be the Possible Increased Obligations as Communities Begin To Reopen?," Webinar, LeadingAge Virginia (July 21, 2020)

ARTICLES

April 3, 2020

Client Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Holds Duty of Safe-Berth is a Warranty, Regardless of Diligence or Fault

In November 2004, the 748-foot, oil tanker ATHOS I embarked on a 1,900 mile voyage from Puerto Miranda, Venezuela to Paulsboro, New Jersey laden with heavy crude oil.  In the final 900 feet of that voyage, as she made her approach to the berth in Paulsboro on the Delaware River, the flukes of an abandoned ship anchor punctured the single-hull of ATHOS I.  Approximately 264,000 gallons of cargo spilled into the river. 
December 15, 2023 - Honors & Awards

36 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that thirty-six of its attorneys are listed among the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
August 17, 2023 - Honors & Awards

A Record 87 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Ten Selected as “Ones to Watch”

87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 18, 2022 - Honors & Awards

73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
December 17, 2021 - Honors & Awards

43 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that forty-three of its attorneys are listed among the 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
August 19, 2021 - Honors & Awards

75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”

A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
December 15, 2020 - Honors & Awards

48 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that forty-eight of its attorneys are listed among the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C., Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
August 20, 2020 - Honors & Awards

71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.