Through its representation of national, short line and commuter railroads, Sims Law Firm, LLP has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and experienced railroad litigation counsel in the country. We have defended railroads in all jurisdictions across California in cases involving the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, cumulative trauma claims, passenger personal injuries, derailments, grade crossing accidents, trespasser claims, employment discrimination matters, occupational exposure to asbestos and toxic substances, and contract and property disputes.

We have extensive experience representing a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 500 companies to regional and local businesses who are sued for employee accidents involving death, bodily injury and property damage. These cases range from catastrophic multi-vehicle accidents to the more routine soft tissue injury collisions.

We have extensive experience representing a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 500 companies to regional and local businesses who are sued for employee accidents involving death, bodily injury and property damage. These cases range from catastrophic multi-vehicle accidents to the more routine soft tissue injury collisions.

Our attorneys has successfully represented product manufacturers sued for personal injury and property damage involving claims of defect in office copiers and related equipment, asbestos containing products, construction equipment, industrial machinery, lead paint, glass bottles, mass transit seating and medical equipment.

Sims Law Firm, LLP has defended clients in lawsuits alleging personal injuries from exposure to substances such as asbestos, mold, diesel exhaust, copier toners and developers, lead paint and glues and adhesives. The successful defense of these cases often turns on a challenge to the admissibility of the plaintiff’s “scientific” evidence and effective cross-examination of the plaintiff’s “causation” expert witnesses.

Our attorneys are experienced in defending professionals in cases involving claims for legal malpractice, medical and dental malpractice, insurance agent and broker negligence, and insurance agent and broker errors and omissions. In representing these professionals, we have acquired a thorough understanding of the nature of the services provided as well as the regulatory framework and business environment in which our clients operate.

Our attorneys have represented clients in a variety of business matters, including partnership disputes and dissolution, regulatory proceedings, contractual and insurance disputes. In addition, the attorneys have advised business entities in a variety of non-litigation issues, including contract formation and interpretation.