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Matthew W. Sims
The Sims Law Firm, LLC
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Biography
Matthew rejoined The Sims Law Firm in March of 2013. As a former insurance defense attorney, Matthew understands what insurance companies are looking for. Matthew's practice includes: Personal Injury; Car Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Work Place Accidents; Slip and Falls; Amputations; Brain Injuries; Catastrophic Accidents; Burn Injuries; Insurance Claims; and, Bad Faith Claims.
Education
- Missouri State University
- B.S. | Public Administration
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- William Mitchell College of Law
- J.D.
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- The Sims Law Firm, LLC
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- Matthew rejoined The Sims Law Firm in March of 2013. As a former insurance defense attorney, Matthew understands what insurance companies are looking for. Matthew's practice includes: Personal Injury; Car Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Work Place Accidents; Slip and Falls; Amputations; Brain Injuries; Catastrophic Accidents; Burn Injuries; Insurance Claims; and, Bad Faith Claims.
- Attorney
- Wallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown, & Enochs, Chartered
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- Matthew Sims joined the Firm in 2009. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2005 from Missouri State University and received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2008. Mr. Sims practices Family Law and is a member of the Firm's Litigation and Workers Compensation Practice Groups. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri, and his practice focus is on family law, civil litigation, and workers compensation law.
- Partner
- The Sims Law Firm, LLC
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- Matthew Sims practice primarily consisted of Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, and Probate Law.
- Certified Student Attorney, Misdemeanor Clinic
- Hughes & Costello
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- Represented the multiple cities in the State of Minnesotta during all phases of misdemeanor prosecutions.
- Law Clerk
- Dano, Gilbert & Ahrend, PLLC
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- Conducted legal research for complex business litigation.
- Certified Student Attorney - Law Clerk
- Washington County Public Defender's Office
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- Represented criminal clients.
- Research Assistant
- William Mitchell College of Law
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- Researched in the areas of; Private Right of Action, Sophisticated User Doctrine, & Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Staff Sergeant
- United States Air Force
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- Tacoma, WA; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Okinawa, Japan; Kwangju, Korea.
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Professional Associations
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
- Member
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- Legal Services of Southwest Missouri
- Panal Attorney
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- Activities: Matthew Sims and The Sims Law Firm, LLC. Proudly accepts case referrals from Legal Services of Southwest Missouri in the areas of: Family Law, Juvenile Law, Probate Law, Land Lord Tenant Law, and other civil matters.
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- Springfield Rotary
- Executive Committee Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival
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- Activities: Matthew Sims currently serves as the co-chair of sponsorships. Matthew’s responsibilities are primarily sponsor recruitment. Matthew has helped raise over $200,000.00 for children’s charities through his efforts with Rock’n Ribs.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Missouri
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- 8th Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
- Auto Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Trucking Accidents
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