Atty. A. Ward Sims

Atty. A. Ward Sims

A. Ward Sims is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, trusts, trust administration and 4 other areas of law.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 61 J. Erfahrung 61 year
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About A. Ward Sims at a glance

A. Ward Sims is a Member based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at A. Ward Sims. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1965). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1965) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B. Morehead, 1960). Active member of Charlottesville-Albemarle and Virginia (Secretary and Treasurer, 1975-1984) Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A. Ward Sims is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, trusts, trust administration and 4 other areas of law
  • A. received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • A. practices at A. Ward Sims in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

A. Ward Sims's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Ward Sims handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

A. Ward Sims is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlottesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. Ward Sims

Where is A. Ward Sims's law office located?
A. Ward Sims's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is A. Ward Sims. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Ward Sims handle?
A. Ward Sims focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has A. Ward Sims practiced law?
A. Ward Sims has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did A. Ward Sims go to law school?
A. Ward Sims earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (A.B. Morehead, 1960).
How can I contact A. Ward Sims for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1965
A.B. Morehead
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1965

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