Earlier this month, Simas & Associates, Ltd. applied in response to a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)from the County of San Luis Obispo to serve as Hearing Officers regarding cannabis-related licensed business in the County. As part of this initial SOQ search, the County is seeking at least five (5) qualified Read more…
On February 8, 2018, Heather F. C. Hoganson, of counsel to Simas & Associates, Ltd., gave a presentation before the Sacramento County Bar Association (“SCBA”), Administrative Law section at its February MCLE Luncheon. Along with her colleague, Helen Geoffroy, Heather presented on the interesting topic of “Attacking Regulations: A Guide Read more…
On December 1, 2017, Simas & Associates, Ltd. entered into an Of Counsel relationship with long time counsel for the State of California, Heather F. C. Hoganson. "I have known Heather personally and professionally for a long time," explained firm owner and founder, Steven L. Simas. "I jumped at the Read more…
Over the past 3-years, our tribe at Simas & Associates, Ltd., has been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment and focus has taken us on a fabulous journey of growth – both personally and for our business. We are pleased Read more…
Northern California, stretching from Southern Lake and Eastern/Southern Mendocino Counties, most of Sonoma and Napa Counties, Western Solano County, and Eastern Yuba County suffered an unprecedented level of simultaneous wildfires on Sunday, October 8 around 11:30 PM. The fires have already consumed tens of thousands of acres of farms, ranches, and Read more…
On Thursday, September 28, President and Founder of Simas & Associates, Ltd., Steven L. Simas, will be attending and given a "Soap Box" moment at this month's Good Morning SLO. Good Morning SLO is a dynamic and informative 90-minute breakfast program specifically geared to San Luis Obispo business people. Held on Read more…
Congratulations to Justin D. Hein on his selection to the 2017 Northern California Rising Stars list! Every year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law to either a Super Lawyers or Rising Stars list in each state using a patented selection process. Mr. Hein was selected to Read more…
On July 6, 2017, Simas & Associates, Ltd. will sponsor the "Concert in the Park," hosted by the City of Paso Robles. The main act will be the world guitar band, Incendio (@IncendioBand). Incendio is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), Jean-Pierre Durand (guitar, guitar synth), Liza Carbe (bass, guitar), Tim Curle (drums), and Read more…
On June 29, 2017, Justin D. Hein of Simas & Associates, Ltd. and Hon. Erin Koch-Goodman of the Office of Administrative Hearings will be presenting an Introduction to Administrative Law to the Barristers Club of Sacramento. The presentation will provide some basics of administrative regulatory practice and administrative hearing Read more…
On April 20, 2017, Steven L. Simas, owner and founder of Simas & Associates, Ltd., will be serving as one of several presenters for Writs of Administrative Mandamus Demystified: A Step by Step Guide. This day-long seminar is being hosted by Pincus Professional Education. The seminar will be held at the Tsakopoulos Library Read more…
