Atty. Richard Allan Simms
Richard Allan Simms is a lawyer practicing water law, environmental/natural resources/transportation. Richard Allan received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Richard Allan Simms is a Member based in Taos, New Mexico, practicing at Simms & Biggs, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1972), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1977), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1971) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Taos, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Allan Simms is a lawyer practicing water law, environmental/natural resources/transportation
- Richard Allan received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Richard Allan practices at Simms & Biggs, P.C. in Taos, NM
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why local counsel matters in New Mexico
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Taos are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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