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Atty. Barbara Nims

Atty. Barbara Nims

Barbara Nims is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor. Barbara received a B.S.N. degree from Duke University in 1971, and has been licensed for 42 years.

New York New York 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (646) 797-2069

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About Barbara Nims at a glance

Barbara Nims is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They haand 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Duke University (B.S.N., 1971). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Barbara Nims is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor
  • Barbara received a B.S.N. degree from Duke University in 1971, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Barbara practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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

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Barbara Nims's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Barbara Nims has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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Barbara Nims earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S.N., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1983
B.S.N.
Duke University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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