Atty. David Karl Simkins

Atty. David Karl Simkins

David Karl Simkins is a lawyer practicing insurance, slip and fall accident, automobile accident liability and trucking liability and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Clayton Clayton 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Karl Simkins at a glance

David Karl Simkins is an Attorney based in Clayton, Missouri, practicing at Cofman Townsley. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995), Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1999), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1999). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Karl Simkins is a lawyer practicing insurance, slip and fall accident, automobile accident liability and trucking liability and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Cofman Townsley in Clayton, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Karl Simkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Karl Simkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Karl Simkins is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

David Karl Simkins is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Karl Simkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Karl Simkins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Karl Simkins is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Karl Simkins

Where is David Karl Simkins's law office located?
David Karl Simkins's law practice is located in Clayton, Missouri. The firm is Cofman Townsley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Karl Simkins handle?
David Karl Simkins focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Karl Simkins practiced law?
David Karl Simkins has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Karl Simkins go to law school?
David Karl Simkins earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Karl Simkins for a consultation?
You can contact David Karl Simkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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