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The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms is a boutique law firm specializing in corporate business counseling and formation, civil litigation, and medical cannabis laws in the state of California.
The firm provides comprehensive legal counsel, tailored to meet each client’s specific goals and objectives. As a local small business owner and member of several boards of directors for many of San Diego’s progressive organizations, Kimberly understands the time and dedication required to build a successful and sustaining business. The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms forges meaningful relationships with clients by taking the time to learn about your business and providing strategic high-quality representation as your business develops and grows.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms provides representation to entrepreneurs in the beginning phases of building their business and to, established businesses alike.
MARIJUANA BUSINESS FORMATION AND OPERATIONS
The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms prides itself on remaining on the cutting edge of the medical marijuana industry, the most exciting emerging industry of our time.
HEMP AND CBD
The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms works with businesses who are interested in or operating within the hemp and CBD industry.
EXPERT WITNESS
The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms provides comprehensive and cost-effective expert law services.
Founding Attorney
Kimberly R. Simms earned her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and became a member of the California State Bar in 2009. Kimberly started her own law practice immediately after law school focusing on the legal and political needs of the medical marijuana community.
In her law practice, she has fought relentlessly for patients’ rights, negotiated with government officials to craft reasonable and effective regulations that allow for safe access, litigated complex land use and zoning cases, and advised hundreds of medical cannabis entrepreneurs. Kimberly is a recognized expert in this emerging area of law.
She has taught courses and lead seminars which focus on how to comply with the ever-changing legal and regulatory requirements of the cannabis industry. She is considered a trusted source by the media and has been interviewed by NPR, CNN and many San Diego media outlets.
Kimberly is a founding Board Member of the Alliance for Responsible Medicinal Access, San Diego’s leading cannabis chamber of commerce and political advocacy organization. Kimberly is also proud to serve as co-founder for the San Diego Chapter of Women Grow. Women Grow was created to connect, educate and empower the next generation of female cannabis industry leaders by creating programs and events for aspiring and current business executive. Kimberly is also an active member of San Diego’s political community and serves on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Leadership Alliance, an organization that develops the next generation of progressive leaders in the San Diego region. Kimberly is proud to serve as legal counsel for the San Diego County Democratic Party.
Kimberly maintains the following memberships: San Diego County Bar Association, Lawyers Club of San Diego, California NORML, American’s For Safe Access, National Cannabis Industry Association and the National Cannabis Bar Association.
TESTIMONIALS
She knows the law and the inns and outs of the cannabis industry. She works hard to help you bring your business to a higher level! Kimberly has assisted PharmLabs LLC with multiple contracts including the formation of our LLC.
PHARMLABS LLC
Client
Kimberly's knowledge of structuring medical marijuana businesses & nonprofits is multi-faceted and she is most certainly able to do more than the average lawyer. I appreciated her ability to advise me & lead others in fulfilling their own goals.
HEIDI WHITMAN
Client
Kimberly Simms was literally the attorney I called to check up on the work of my other attorneys. Now she's the attorney I call when I want the job done right the first time. She's available to me and I appreciate that.
CHRISTIAN MONTOYA
Founder of Natural Wellness Foundation
Kimberly Simms has been a huge resource in helping set up our corporate structure and dealing with the ins-and-outs of running a cannabis business. Her industry knowledge and presence within the local cannabis community helped us enter the market with confidence and peace of mind.
JAY'S PRE-ROLLS
Client
We chose to incorporate with Kimberly Simms based on her expertise in cannabis law specific to San Diego and her no nonsense demeanor. She is a staple in the local cannabis community. Her involvement in Women Grow and ARMA show its not just a job for her.
PALM TREE COLLECTIVE
Client
We have continued to use Kim over the past 5 years, and she has been a great asset for our companies. Kim is also the most connected attorney in San Diego as a highly involved figure in the local Medical Marijuana movement. Her involvement in the local industry gives her great insight and knowledge.
CHRIS
Client
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