$ 450-495 per hour
Jerry L. Sims
About Jerry
Biography
I focus on devising efficient, effective and creative solutions to complex legal problems. Whether dealing with transactions or litigation, I counsel my clients to assume very little and to be realistic in their plans and expectations. I further advise them that they must be honest with me in order to enable me to maximize my effectiveness in providing legal representation to them.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Business
60%
45 years | 100 cases
Litigation
40%
55 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 54 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Davis Gillett Mottern & Sims LLC
545 Dutch Valley Road NE, Suite A, Atlanta, GA, 30324
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Jerry L. Sims's Reviews
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Posted by Edward | June 26, 2013
Multi-million dollar security faud case
June '13 - I recently received a large settlement in a security fraud case that lasted over four years. The case had two appeals to GA Superior Court but, in the end, the defendants offered me a settlement I couldn't refuse. I have been told by other legal minds, that I respect, that my case es...
Posted by Calvin | June 25, 2013
Chief Executive Offcier
Over the past 15+ years, Mr. Sims has provided his services to our company due to his expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Corporate Law in the United States. We found him to be diligent and very capable in dealing with various corporations to our benefit and have always been extremely...
Jerry L. Sims's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Jerry Sims for 25 years, having started my career as an associate lawyer working for a firm he was a partner in. Not only is Jerry a mentor, I consider him to be one of the most brilliant, result-driven attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to know. Even after I started my own practice, I continued to consult with Jerry and over the years we have worked as co-counsel on numerous complex cases. I highly recommend Jerry for any commercial or litigation matter."
"Jerry is a brilliant and dedicated attorney. His negotiation and litigation skills are consummate and I consider myself fortunate to know him."
"I endorse Jerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Jay Brownstein
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Davis Gillett Mottern & Sims LLC
1997 - 2013
Partner, Sims Moss Kline & davis LLP
1995 - 1997
Partner, Holland & Knight
1990 - 1995
Partner, Branch Pike & Ganz
1985 - 1990
Partner, Wildman Harrold Allen Dixon & Branch
1976 - 1985
Partner, Lefkoff Pike & Sims
1971 - 1976
Partner, Kaler Karesh & Frankel
Associations
1997 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
1973 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
GREENWALD v. ODOM et al., 314 Ga.App. 46, 723 S.E.2d 305, 12 FCDR 476 (2012)
Following the decision of the Court of Appeals, the case was settled for our client for a substantial amount.
RIVERS v. ROSENTHAL & CO., 686 F.2d 297 (5th Cir., 1982)
We recovered the plaintiff's entire investment.
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN v. ABBOTT et al., 231 Ga. 864, 204 S.E.2d 594 (1974)
Our client recovered the intangibles tax paid with the recording of the deed to secure debt.
Education
1970
Columbia University
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers