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Hurman Sims

Jacksonville, NC

Licensed for 53 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

Hurman Sims received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 and 1969.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1989 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel while serving as a general court-martial judge at Camp Lejeune, N.C.  His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal.  He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1968 and the North Carolina Bar in 1988 and has been in private practice in Jacksonville, North Carolina since 1989.  He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association with section memberships in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Onslow County Bar Association and served as President in 2010.  He has been peer rated since 2012 and has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  He is also a family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.  The law office is a federally defined debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy relief.  

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Criminal Defense

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Hurman R. Sims222 New Bridge Street.Jacksonville, NC, 28540222 New Bridge Street.Jacksonville, NC, 28540

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 11, 2015

Mr. Sims handled an uncontested divorce that went smoothly and painlessly. Even though my now ex was hard to get a hold of (he would not let me know where he lived or even his phone number), he still agreed to come to the office to sign what ever documents were needing to be signed per Mr. Sims request. He is well versed in the law and straightforward in his work ethic. He does not sugar coated anything, he tells you like it is. He works hard for his client to get what is best for them. I recommend him not only for Divorce but for the other areas of practice he is involved in.

anonymous
November 21, 2014

I was in need of Separation and Divorce and Mr. Sims was very easy to talk to regarding the matter and was able to assist me. His retainer fee was reasonable! I gets what needs to be done without and BS like other attorneys. I appreciated his straightforwardness and honesty about my situation.

anonymous
April 10, 2013

Mr Sims is professional, seems to be well versed in the law, and is well known in Jacksonville. If you are a mom with an open and shut case, this could be the guy for you. If you are a dad, or have a case that needs to actually be litigated, you might want to look somewhere else. He charged us a flat fee, like most do in Jacksonville, but didn't seem obliged to earn it. We found that he follows client requests when he likes, but uses his own "judgement" and you may find that he doesn't tell you things about the case, or makes decisions on your behalf, that don't always promote your interests. He seems to be more interested in keeping the peace than winning the case, and definitely has a "you win some, you lose some" attitude that is inappropriate, especially when you walk away feeling like he didn't raise a flag in your defense. We questioned several times during our case whether or not he was working for opposing counsel, and we're still not sure that he didn't bend us over the fence. I don't question his moral compass, just his work ethic. Do your research, get everything in writing, and make sure that you approve every move that's made.

anonymous
August 11, 2015

Mr. Sims handled an uncontested divorce that went smoothly and painlessly. Even though my now ex was hard to get a hold of (he would not let me know where he lived or even his phone number), he still agreed to come to the office to sign what ever documents were needing to be signed per Mr. Sims request. He is well versed in the law and straightforward in his work ethic. He does not sugar coated anything, he tells you like it is. He works hard for his client to get what is best for them. I recommend him not only for Divorce but for the other areas of practice he is involved in.

anonymous
November 21, 2014

I was in need of Separation and Divorce and Mr. Sims was very easy to talk to regarding the matter and was able to assist me. His retainer fee was reasonable! I gets what needs to be done without and BS like other attorneys. I appreciated his straightforwardness and honesty about my situation.

anonymous
April 10, 2013

Mr Sims is professional, seems to be well versed in the law, and is well known in Jacksonville. If you are a mom with an open and shut case, this could be the guy for you. If you are a dad, or have a case that needs to actually be litigated, you might want to look somewhere else. He charged us a flat fee, like most do in Jacksonville, but didn't seem obliged to earn it. We found that he follows client requests when he likes, but uses his own "judgement" and you may find that he doesn't tell you things about the case, or makes decisions on your behalf, that don't always promote your interests. He seems to be more interested in keeping the peace than winning the case, and definitely has a "you win some, you lose some" attitude that is inappropriate, especially when you walk away feeling like he didn't raise a flag in your defense. We questioned several times during our case whether or not he was working for opposing counsel, and we're still not sure that he didn't bend us over the fence. I don't question his moral compass, just his work ethic. Do your research, get everything in writing, and make sure that you approve every move that's made.

anonymous
August 11, 2015

Mr. Sims handled an uncontested divorce that went smoothly and painlessly. Even though my now ex was hard to get a hold of (he would not let me know where he lived or even his phone number), he still agreed to come to the office to sign what ever documents were needing to be signed per Mr. Sims request. He is well versed in the law and straightforward in his work ethic. He does not sugar coated anything, he tells you like it is. He works hard for his client to get what is best for them. I recommend him not only for Divorce but for the other areas of practice he is involved in.

anonymous
November 21, 2014

I was in need of Separation and Divorce and Mr. Sims was very easy to talk to regarding the matter and was able to assist me. His retainer fee was reasonable! I gets what needs to be done without and BS like other attorneys. I appreciated his straightforwardness and honesty about my situation.

anonymous
April 10, 2013

Mr Sims is professional, seems to be well versed in the law, and is well known in Jacksonville. If you are a mom with an open and shut case, this could be the guy for you. If you are a dad, or have a case that needs to actually be litigated, you might want to look somewhere else. He charged us a flat fee, like most do in Jacksonville, but didn't seem obliged to earn it. We found that he follows client requests when he likes, but uses his own "judgement" and you may find that he doesn't tell you things about the case, or makes decisions on your behalf, that don't always promote your interests. He seems to be more interested in keeping the peace than winning the case, and definitely has a "you win some, you lose some" attitude that is inappropriate, especially when you walk away feeling like he didn't raise a flag in your defense. We questioned several times during our case whether or not he was working for opposing counsel, and we're still not sure that he didn't bend us over the fence. I don't question his moral compass, just his work ethic. Do your research, get everything in writing, and make sure that you approve every move that's made.