Atty. Charles Stephen Sims

Atty. Charles Stephen Sims

Charles Stephen Sims is a lawyer practicing appeals, business, class action. Charles received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Stephen Sims at a glance

Charles Stephen Sims is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, class action, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1980). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1976) and Amherst College B.A. magna cum laude Amherst College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Stephen Sims is a lawyer practicing appeals, business, class action
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Charles practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Stephen Sims's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Stephen Sims

Where is Charles Stephen Sims's law office located?
Charles Stephen Sims's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Proskauer Rose Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Stephen Sims handle?
Charles Stephen Sims focuses on business, class action, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles Stephen Sims practiced law?
Charles Stephen Sims has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Charles Stephen Sims go to law school?
Charles Stephen Sims earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (—).
How can I contact Charles Stephen Sims for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles Stephen Sims received?
Charles Stephen Sims's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1976
Amherst College B.A. magna cum laude Amherst College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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