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 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…
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Director Awet Kidane plans to resign from his position at the end of February 2017 to purse a new opportunity, he told state employees in a message this week. Kidane has led a department that oversees more than 40 professional licensing boards, including ones that regulate medical Read more…
On November 7, 2016, Julianne Allen, Senior Paralegal at Simas & Associates, Ltd., guest lectured at American River College. The students were part of the Paralegal Program and the course was “Administrative Law and Procedure” taught by Julia Brynelson, Adjunct Professor. “I was invited to speak and jumped at the chance,” Read more…
The purpose of this blog article is to dispel a number of misconceptions potential clients have regarding attorneys accepting matters on contingency fees. Simas & Associates, Ltd.’s client intake team receives dozens of calls per month inquiring about legal representation on a contingency fee. What is a Contingency Fee? A Read more…
Last weekend, Simas & Associates, Ltd. and Cal Poly Arts sponsored Peter Gros from the Original Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom.” “Mutual of Omaha’s ‘Wild Kingdom’” on Animal Planet was one of the most well-known and longest-running wildlife series on television, winning 41 Emmys. An animal expert in his own right, Read more…
Below, please find a blog entry penned by an aspiring California attorney and employee at Simas & Associates, Ltd. This individual took the July 2016 California Bar Exam and is awaiting results. Results are due to be announced on November 18, 2016. It takes a special kind of person to Read more…