Thomas Simeone honored for 30 years teaching at GW Law

The George Washington University Law School recognized trial attorney and managing partner Thomas Simeone for three decades of teaching as an adjunct professor. The award underscores his long-running role in training future lawyers while maintaining an active litigation practice in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters: - Thomas Simeone’s recognition highlights a 30-year teaching record that helped prepare future attorneys for practice. - The award also reflects the rare balance of an active trial practice with long-term legal education.

What happened: - The George Washington University Law School presented Thomas Simeone with an Award for Dedication in Teaching on May 25, 2026. - Simeone has served as an adjunct professor while continuing to practice law in Washington, D.C. - Simeone & Miller announced the recognition on August 18, 2026.

The details: - Simeone is a trial attorney and managing partner at Simeone & Miller, LLP. - His practice includes personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights and other litigation matters. - Simeone has served as lead trial counsel in state and federal cases involving car accidents, workplace injuries, product liability and class actions. - In his remarks, Simeone said teaching has let him share lessons from practice and keep learning from each new group of students. - Simeone said the experience has been rewarding because it helps future attorneys strengthen their legal knowledge and prepare for the responsibilities of practice. - Simeone & Miller, LLP is a Washington, D.C.-based firm focused on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. - The firm handles motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, defective products, wrongful death and other serious injuries. - More information is available on the firm's website.

Between the lines: - The award signals that the law school views Simeone’s classroom work as a sustained contribution, not a one-time honor. - The recognition also reinforces the value of practitioners teaching students from current courtroom experience.

What's next: - Simeone is expected to continue his dual role as a litigator and adjunct professor. - Simeone & Miller will likely continue using the recognition to underscore the firm’s ties to legal education and trial practice.