Atty. Van Franklin Sims
Van Franklin Sims is a lawyer practicing products liability defense, civil litigation, premises liability defense and 11 other areas of law. Van received a B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Van Franklin Sims is a Member based in Paducah, Kentucky. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1979). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1979) and Murray State University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of McCracken County (President, 2000-2001) and Kentucky Bar Associations Kentucky Defense Counsel (Member, Board of Directors, 2004-2008) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Paducah, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Van Franklin Sims is a lawyer practicing products liability defense, civil litigation, premises liability defense and 11 other areas of law
- Van received a B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Van practices in Paducah, KY
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Van Franklin Sims is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Van Franklin Sims is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →
Van Franklin Sims is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Kentucky →
Van Franklin Sims is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Kentucky →
Van Franklin Sims is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paducah are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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