Atty. Melvin James Sims

Atty. Melvin James Sims

Melvin James Sims is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, startup ventures, technology services. Melvin received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004, and has been licensed for 11 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Melvin James Sims at a glance

Melvin James Sims is a ip attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2015). Educated at Washington University-St. Louis School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S. M.E., 2004). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melvin James Sims is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, startup ventures, technology services
  • Melvin received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Melvin practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin James Sims's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Kansas City 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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Where is Melvin James Sims's law office located?
Melvin James Sims's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin James Sims handle?
Melvin James Sims focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Melvin James Sims practiced law?
Melvin James Sims has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Melvin James Sims go to law school?
Melvin James Sims earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S. M.E., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Washington University-St. Louis School of Law
- 2013
B.S. M.E.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2015

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