Atty. Gerald A. Sims, Jr.

Atty. Gerald A. Sims, Jr.

Gerald A. Sims, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, trial practice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald A. Sims, Jr. at a glance

Gerald A. Sims, Jr. is a personal injury and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985), and New Mexico (1994). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1977) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald A. Sims, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, trial practice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Gerald A. received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Gerald A. practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald A. Sims, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

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.

Gerald A. Sims, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gerald A. Sims, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 St. Louis 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 Gerald A. Sims, Jr.

Where is Gerald A. Sims, Jr.'s law office located?
Gerald A. Sims, Jr.'s law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald A. Sims, Jr. handle?
Gerald A. Sims, Jr. focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Gerald A. Sims, Jr. practiced law?
Gerald A. Sims, Jr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Gerald A. Sims, Jr. go to law school?
Gerald A. Sims, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Gerald A. Sims, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1977
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
New Mexico
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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