Matthew W. Sims

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      Matthew W. Sims

      Springfield, Missouri

      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.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Workers' Compensation

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Missouri
      8th Circuit

      Professional Experience

      Staff Sergeant United States Air Force

      Year: 1992 - 1999

      Description: Tacoma, WA; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Okinawa, Japan; Kwangju, Korea.

      Research Assistant William Mitchell College of Law

      Year: 2006 - 2007

      Description: Researched in the areas of; Private Right of Action, Sophisticated User Doctrine, & Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

      Certified Student Attorney - Law Clerk Washington County Public Defender's Office

      Year: 2007 - 2007

      Description: Represented criminal clients.

      Certified Student Attorney, Misdemeanor Clinic Hughes & Costello

      Year: 2007 - 2007

      Description: Represented the multiple cities in the State of Minnesotta during all phases of misdemeanor prosecutions.

      Law Clerk Dano, Gilbert & Ahrend, PLLC

      Year: 2007 - 2007

      Description: Conducted legal research for complex business litigation.

      Partner The Sims Law Firm, LLC

      Year: 2008 - 2009

      Description: Matthew Sims practice primarily consisted of Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, and Probate Law.

      Partner The Sims Law Firm, LLC

      Year: 2013 - Current

      Description: 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

      Year: 2009 - 2013

      Description: 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.

      Professional Associations

      Springfield Rotary Executive Committee Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival (2007 - Current)

      Legal Services of Southwest Missouri Panal Attorney (2008 - Current)

      Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Member (2008 - Current)

      Publications

      Springfield Missouri Car Accident Lawyer: I Was in an Accident, Can I Recover Money? Matthew Sims (December 30, 2013)

      Education

      • William Mitchell College of Law J.D.

      • Missouri State University B.S. | Public Administration

        Honors: Cum Laude

      The Sims Law Firm, LLC

      Address:

      1041 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65806

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