Atty. Adam Simms
Adam Simms is a lawyer practicing civil rights, municipal law, employment law and 3 other areas of law. Adam received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Adam Simms at a Glance
Adam Simms is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Pierce, Davis & Perritano, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and Massachusetts (1996). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1984) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A., 1981). Active member of American Bar Association Federal Bar Association Boston Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Adam Simms
- Adam Simms is a lawyer practicing civil rights, municipal law, employment law and 3 other areas of law
- Adam received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Adam practices at Pierce, Davis & Perritano, LLP in Boston, MA
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Adam Simms's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Simms handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Employment Law in Boston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Adam Simms is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Adam Simms is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Rights in Boston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Adam Simms is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →
Government & Administrative Law in Boston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Adam Simms is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Adam Simms
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Adam Simms's practice in the field of employment, litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Adam Simms brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Adam Simms can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, Adam Simms can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Adam Simms attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Adam Simms Handles in Boston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Adam Simms has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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