Frieda Scott Simons is a skilled civil litigation attorney who brings her passion for the law, dynamic courtroom presence, and energetic approach to life into her practice. Her focus spans multiple facets of civil litigation, including trust and estate disputes, real estate and property matters, commercial and business litigation, and insurance law, encompassing both insurance defense and first-party bad faith claims. Beyond litigation, she is skilled in handling property and commercial transactions, offering clients a well-rounded and diligent approach to their legal needs.
Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Frieda has deep ties to the local community. She graduated in 2004 from Emory University with a degree in economics, earning membership in the prestigious Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics Honor Society. After spending a year gaining hands-on legal experience as a law clerk, she knew that Santa Fe was where she wanted to build her career and life. This led her to pursue her law degree at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she graduated in 2008 with honors (J.D., cum laude).
Outside of her professional endeavors, Frieda is a proud mother of two children, whom she raises with great joy and dedication. Her roots in Santa Fe and her commitment to both her family and community make her an invaluable advocate for her clients, as she brings both local understanding and extensive legal expertise to every case she handles.
PRACTICE AREAS
- General Civil Defense
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Property and Real Estate Litigation
- Business Law and Litigation
- Insurance Law
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
- Awarded the Judge Oliver Seth Award in Ethics
- Oliver Seth Inn of Court of Northern New Mexico
- Served as Coordinating/Processing Editor for the Natural Resources Journal
- State Bar of New Mexico
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Museum of New Mexico Foundation, Board of Trustees