Patricia Ann Simmons

Patricia Ann Simmons

also known as Patricia Brinkley

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 32 years

Probate Lawyer at North Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Adoption, General Practice

PO Box 336572, North Las Vegas, NV

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Patricia

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 65%

Wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, conservatorships (general, limited and LPS), durable powers of attorney and other probate related matters.

32 years

65%
Adoption 15%

Step-parent, Relative and independent adoptions.

19 years

15%
Guardianship 15%

Guardianship of minor(s) by relatives when parents are unable or unwilling to provide for the needs of his/her children.

32 years

15%
General Practice 5%

Name change, contract review and legal consultant.

14 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Patricia A. Brinkley, Esq.

PO Box 336572, North Las Vegas, NV, 89031

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Patricia Ann Simmons's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | August 26, 2018 | Probate

Professional, heartfelt, compassionate lawyer

Patricia A. Simmons is a highly professional, heartfelt, compassionate lawyer who has excellent communication skills and uses her extensive knowledge to aide you in every way she can. She has wonderful follow up and personal touches that make you feel like she really cares in what could be a cold pro...cess but not with her! We are so glad we found Patricia A. Simmons to help us with our legal needs. If you have any probate, or adoption needs please check our Patricia A. Simmons! I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Posted by Elonda | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Great Attorney

Patricia Simmons helped my family with the conservatorship of my special needs child. She was very professional, caring, and honest in explaining the process. She is very knowledgeable, & puts your mind at ease right away. Patricia helped us streamline this complex process ,and we will be forever ...grateful for her service. I recommend Patricia to all of my Professional colleagues, friends, and family.

Patricia Simmons

Replied last August 02, 2017

Thank you, Elonda. It was a pleasure working with you and your family on this matter. So happy that my legal expertise brought the family a sense of security knowing that your child's special needs will be met for the foreseeable future.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Looking for an Honest and Knowledgeable Lawyer ?

My mom and I needed help with making a will after my father passed. We were very confused about doing a will. Patricia was very compassionate and informative. She explained everything so that we understood the process. She went the extra mile and came to us. I highly recommend her services. My mother... and I are thankful that we found her.

Posted by Barbara | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Satisfied customer

I had an estate plan that was prepared for me several years ago. As I recently reviewed it I realized that it was not only bulky and weighted with a lot of unnecessary language that I didn't fully understand, it no longer met my needs. Patricia was personable as well as knowledgeable and understood w...hat I needed. She was patient in answering all of my many questions. In the end I now have a document that makes sense for me and my family. Thank you!

Patricia Simmons

Replied last April 04, 2017

Thank you so much, Barbara. It was a pleasure working with you and resolving your legal issue.

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"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself agreeing with her responses given to questions posted in the Avvo forum. Those who post there can expect nothing more than direct, thoughtful, accurate responses, and Ms. Simmons delivers. Potential clients would do well to give her serious consideration."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney/Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Patricia A. Simmons

1994 - 1997

Associate, Killian & Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

Solano County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of S. Ferris

Waiver of Account Approved, Statutory and Extraordinary Fees Approved and Final Distribution of Assets

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Education

1981

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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