Atty. Ryan Kirby Simmons

Atty. Ryan Kirby Simmons

Ryan Kirby Simmons is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, business, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. Ryan received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New Bern New Bern 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Ryan Kirby Simmons at a glance

Ryan Kirby Simmons is a Member based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith, P.A. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000), Vermont (2006), and North Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Utah State University (B.S., 1995). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ryan Kirby Simmons is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, business, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • Ryan received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Ryan practices at Ward and Smith, P.A in New Bern, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Kirby Simmons's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Ryan Kirby Simmons is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ryan Kirby Simmons is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

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

Ryan Kirby Simmons is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Ryan Kirby Simmons is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Ryan Kirby Simmons is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Kirby Simmons

Where is Ryan Kirby Simmons's law office located?
Ryan Kirby Simmons's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Ward and Smith, P.A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Kirby Simmons handle?
Ryan Kirby Simmons focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Ryan Kirby Simmons practiced law?
Ryan Kirby Simmons has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Ryan Kirby Simmons go to law school?
Ryan Kirby Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Ryan Kirby Simmons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2000
B.S.
Utah State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2000
Vermont
Admitted: 2006
North Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010

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