Atty. Joseph Walker Sims

Atty. Joseph Walker Sims

Joseph Walker Sims is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, casinos and gambling and 4 other areas of law. Joseph Walker received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Southaven Southaven 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Walker Sims at a glance

Joseph Walker Sims is a Member based in Southaven, Mississippi, practicing at Sims Law Firm. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985), and Tennessee (1992). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Princeton University (B.A., 1978). Active member of Tunica County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Southaven, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Walker Sims is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, casinos and gambling and 4 other areas of law
  • Joseph Walker received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Joseph Walker practices at Sims Law Firm in Southaven, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Walker Sims's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Product Liability

Joseph Walker Sims is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Walker Sims

Where is Joseph Walker Sims's law office located?
Joseph Walker Sims's law practice is located in Southaven, Mississippi. The firm is Sims Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Walker Sims handle?
Joseph Walker Sims focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Joseph Walker Sims practiced law?
Joseph Walker Sims has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Joseph Walker Sims go to law school?
Joseph Walker Sims earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Joseph Walker Sims for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Tennessee
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2000

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