Atty. Melissa M. Sims
Member, Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention, Windstorm Insurance Network.
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About Melissa M. Sims at a glance
Melissa M. Sims is a Managing Member/ Founding Partner based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Berk Merchant And Sims Plc. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1992), Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Southern District o (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2006). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dade County, Federal and American (Torts and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention, Windstorm Insurance Network
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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