Sims Law Office

Located just off of the Neosho Square, Sims Law Office is dedicated to providing superior legal services and counsel to clients throughout Barry, Jasper, McDonald, and Newton counties. Our commitment to our clients is built on the following principles:

1. Results: We truly want to get the best possible result for our clients in each matter, no matter how large or small the case. We take a practical approach to each case to avoid any over complication of the issues to obtain an efficient resolution.

2. Promptness: We recognize that our clients value a quick resolution to their legal issues, and we strive to avoid any unnecessary delay. Case delays are of no benefit to the client or the attorney.

3. Honesty: We will always give clients an honest evaluation of their case or situation. We recognize this may be very different from what our client wants to hear. Unreasonable expectations are fatal to a successful relationship between the client and attorney.

4. Value: Initial consultations are always free and fee arrangements will always be discussed before any charges accrue. No hidden fees or surprises.

5. Accessibility: We return phone calls. We answer emails. We want our clients to be confident that we are available when they need us and know they can depend on us to respond to their needs.

6. Loyalty: Our clients are important to us and we seek to protect them and their communications. We endeavor for, and are honored when, our clients refer to us as "their lawyer."

Who We Are

David W. Sims, the founder of Sims Law Office, is a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to his clients. Admitted to the Missouri bar in 2002 and the Arkansas bar in 2003, David graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 2002. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in 1999.

David's practice focuses on adoptions, probate and estate administration, wills, trusts, and estate planning, and business transactions. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and currently serves as the City Prosecutor for the City of Neosho. David is dedicated to providing superior legal services to his clients and helping them navigate through the legal process.

Lindsey R. Drake is a recent addition to the Sims Law Office team. Admitted to the Missouri bar in 2018 and the Arkansas bar in 2019, Lindsey graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law with a Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2018. Prior to law school, she earned a Master of Public Administration from Missouri State University in 2014 and a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Missouri State University in 2013.

Lindsey's practice areas include adoptions, probate and estate administration, wills, trusts, and estate planning, and business transactions. She is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to her clients and ensuring that their needs are met.

Services

At Sims Law Office, we understand that every client's situation is unique and requires a personalized approach. We offer a variety of legal services to cater to our clients' needs.

Adoptions

Adoption is a joyful but often stressful process where attention to every detail is required. We guide our clients through every step of the adoption process and aim to make our clients confident their adoption will be handled quickly and correctly. Our office finalizes over 100 adoptions each year, which include:

• Step-Parent
• Children's Division (DFS) or Foster Care Adoptions
• Termination of Parental Rights
• Foreign Adoptions
• Relative and Grandparent Adoptions
• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Adoptions

Probate

Probate, often called "estate administration, " is a confusing court-supervised process of transferring legal title from a person who has died (the "decedent") to the person's heirs or distributes. Specializing in this area of law, we can assist you through all types of probate matters, including:

• Decedents' Estates
• Guardianships
• Conservatorships
• Representing Heirs, Executors, and Personal Representatives

Estate Planning

By planning ahead, we help our clients make sure their assets are taken care of while they are living and in the event of an unexpected tragedy. From a simple will to a complex trust, we aim to empower our clients so that they feel secure in knowing that their wishes will be carried out according to plan. Estate planning covers a broad range of legal services, including:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Directives
• Special Needs Trusts
• Asset Protection

Commercial Transactions

Whether you are starting a new business, or are a large Southwest Missouri corporation, we can assist in your business transactional matters. We represent many local businesses and their owners, providing legal services including:

• Business Formation (LLC, Corporations, and Partnerships)
• Business Contracts
• Buying or Selling a Business
• Non-compete Agreements
• Security Agreements
• Collections and Creditor Rights

Real Estate

Whether it be drafting a deed to transfer property or litigating over boundary disputes, we can help you navigate through the complex legal issues surrounding real estate. Our real estate services include:

• Real Estate Transactions
• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Leases
• Foreclosures
• Property Disputes

At Sims Law Office, we are dedicated to providing superior legal services to our clients. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and helping them navigate through the legal process. Our commitment to our clients' satisfaction and success is unwavering.