Sims|Funk has received three top tier rankings in the 15th Edition (2025) of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 “Bet-the-Company” Litigation Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Tier 1 Litigation- Securities Firms are recognized for professional excellence with ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first […]
Sims|Funk attorney Jim Vines is scheduled to present at the University of Memphis Law School for the 2024 Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Seminar. The presentation on October 25th will focus on an update to areas of administrative law following recent changes to the legal landscape for federal agencies. For more information, […]
Sims|Funk attorney Evan Rothey is one of a select group of 25 attorneys participating in the Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum (NBFLF). This program, designed for attorneys in their first three to eight years of practice, focuses on developing leadership skills and addressing local legal and community issues through monthly workshops and activities. The NBFLF […]
Jim Vines, Sam Funk, and Evan Rothey recently submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief, submitted on behalf of several trade associations from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, joins a coalition of states, liquid-fuel producers, and other industry and policy organizations and urges the Supreme Court to review a recent EPA rulemaking […]
Sims|Funk is pleased to announce that Rob Peal will be an instructor during NITA’s Deposition Skills: Nashville course, taking place from September 5-6, 2024. From NITA’s website: Participants in NITA’s course will benefit from prompt, insightful, and constructive feedback within a supportive and encouraging learning environment. The program’s lectures and demonstrations will establish a solid […]
Sims|Funk attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2025 are Beau C. Creson (Commercial Litigation), Samuel P. Funk (Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Securities, Trade Secrets Law), Michael R. O’Neill (Commercial Litigation), Robert A. Peal (Bet-the-Company Litigation, […]
W. Scott Sims has been appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to serve a second three-year term on the Tennessee Advisory Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Sims|Funk marked its 10th Anniversary this year! Over the past decade, we have had the privilege of delivering top-tier legal services to our clients with dedication and expertise. Sims|Funk’s office move coincided with the celebration of this significant milestone. Click the link for snapshots of our new space at 2 American Center! https://www.hardaway.net/portfolio/sims-funk-law-office
Congratulations to Samuel Funk and W. Scott Sims, who along with the firm, have been recognized by Chambers USA 2024 in Tennessee for Commercial Litigation.
Samuel P. Funk and W. Scott Sims have been selected for inclusion in the Nashville Business Journal 2024 Best of the Bar in Litigation and Dispute. Once nominated to the Best of the Bar, lawyers are voted on by their peers with weight given to votes outside of their firm. https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/06/04/2024-best-of-the-bar-announcement.html