Lawyer Phillip M. Sims, graduated from San Fernando Valley State College, B.A., 1967 Santa Clara University, J.D., 1971, is now employed by Sims & Layton at 84 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 660 San Jose, CA 95113.

While being a member of Santa Clara County Bar Association (President, 1983; Chairman, Labor Law Section; Member, Immigration Executive Committee); State Bar of California (Member: Executive Committee, Labor Law Section, 1982-1986; Alcohol Abuse Committee, 1984-1986; Chair, Non-Profit Committee, Business Law Section, 1994-2000)., Phillip M. Sims is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Phillip M. Sims as your lawyer, you should consider whether Phillip M. Sims offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Phillip M. Sims has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Phillip M. Sims's office is located at San Jose, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Phillip M. Sims has been admitted in 1972, California and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1978, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1979, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Claims Court; 1984, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. His or her practice areas include Employment and Labor Law; Corporate and Business Law; Trade Secrets; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements; Non-Profit.

Phillip M. Sims's college and law school education includes San Fernando Valley State College, B.A., 1967, Santa Clara University, J.D., 1971. Other biographical background includes Phi Alpha Delta. Author: "Is Double Breasting Union Busting?"; "Equality in Employment: What Does It Mean?"; "Successorship and Union Busting?"; In Brief, Santa Clara County Bar Publication; "Financial Considerations in Union Contract Termination." Instructor, West Valley College, Labor Law. President, California Attorneys Federal Credit Union, 1978-1979. Member, Board of Directors, California Young Lawyers Association, 1976-1979. Member, San Jose Environmental Commission, 1973-1975. Member, Editorial Board, California Lawyer, 1980-1982. Member: Lawyers Committee, American Electronic Association, 1979-1981. Board Chair: Santa Clara Valley YMCA, 1990-1992; Chair, 1986-1987 and Member, Political Action Committee, 1993?, San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. President, San Jose Rotary Club, 1996-1997. President, San Jose Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Member, California Association of Nonprofits, 2001?; Chair, Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, 2008?.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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