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About Nicholas A. Simms at a glance
Nicholas A. Simms is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Porter Hedges Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1995). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1995) and University of Nevada (B.B.A., 1992). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Nicholas A. Simms is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, commercial litigation, labor and 6 other areas of law
- Nicholas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Nicholas practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX
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Nicholas A. Simms's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas A. Simms handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Nicholas A. Simms is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nicholas A. Simms is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Nicholas A. Simms is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Nicholas A. Simms is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nicholas A. Simms is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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