Atty. Brian Edward Sims
Brian Edward Sims is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Brian Edward Sims is a Senior Counsel based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Morison & Prough, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, criminal defense, employment, business, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1986) and Harvard University (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California Equal Rights Advocates. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Edward Sims is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Brian received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Brian practices at Morison & Prough, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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