Atty. William Arthur Simms

Atty. William Arthur Simms

William Arthur Simms is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, products liability, aviation litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Arthur Simms at a glance

William Arthur Simms is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1971) and University of the South (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Arthur Simms is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, products liability, aviation litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Simms's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Arthur Simms handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Arthur Simms is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Arthur Simms is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

William Arthur Simms is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Arthur Simms is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Arthur Simms is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Arthur Simms

Where is William Arthur Simms's law office located?
William Arthur Simms's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Simms handle?
William Arthur Simms focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Arthur Simms practiced law?
William Arthur Simms has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William Arthur Simms go to law school?
William Arthur Simms earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William Arthur Simms for a consultation?
You can contact William Arthur Simms directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Arthur Simms received?
William Arthur Simms's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1971
B.A.
University of the South
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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