Atty. Paul Scott Simmons

Atty. Paul Scott Simmons

Mr. Paul Scott Simmons is a lawyer practicing water resources, water quality, natural resources and 6 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (279) 241-0849 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Paul Scott Simmons at a glance

Paul Scott Simmons is a Shareholder based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Somach Simmons & Dunn. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), California (1987), Oregon (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1984) and Grinnell College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County, and American (Member, Natural Resources Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Paul Scott Simmons is a lawyer practicing water resources, water quality, natural resources and 6 other areas of law
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Paul practices at Somach Simmons & Dunn in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Scott Simmons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Scott Simmons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Paul Scott Simmons is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Paul Scott Simmons is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Paul Scott Simmons is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Paul Scott Simmons is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Sacramento or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Scott Simmons

Where is Paul Scott Simmons's law office located?
Paul Scott Simmons's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Somach Simmons & Dunn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Scott Simmons handle?
Paul Scott Simmons focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Scott Simmons practiced law?
Paul Scott Simmons has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Paul Scott Simmons go to law school?
Paul Scott Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Paul Scott Simmons for a consultation?
You can contact Paul Scott Simmons directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paul Scott Simmons received?
Paul Scott Simmons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1984
A.B.
Grinnell College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1987
Oregon
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.