Atty. Steven Owen Sims

Atty. Steven Owen Sims

Steven Owen Sims is a lawyer practicing government relations, water, land use and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Steven Owen Sims at a glance

Steven Owen Sims is a Shareholder based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1979), U.S. Supreme Court (2001), and New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals (2009). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven Owen Sims is a lawyer practicing government relations, water, land use and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Steven practices at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Albuquerque, NM and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Owen Sims's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Land Use & Zoning

Steven Owen Sims is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Mexico →

Environmental Law

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

Steven Owen Sims is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Mexico →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Steven Owen Sims is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Albuquerque 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Owen Sims

Where is Steven Owen Sims's law office located?
Steven Owen Sims's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Owen Sims handle?
Steven Owen Sims focuses on personal injury, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Steven Owen Sims practiced law?
Steven Owen Sims has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Steven Owen Sims go to law school?
Steven Owen Sims earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Steven Owen Sims for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Owen Sims 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2009

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