William Arthur Simms, Esq., Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in 2014

    KNOXVILLE, TN, April 07, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- William Arthur Simms, Esq. of Arnett Draper & Hagood, LLP, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in law.

Mr. Simms has been afforded professional success as an attorney at Arnett Draper & Hagood, LLP, with more than four decades of valuable contributions to the legal sector. Since its inception in 1954, the firm has provided legal services in the areas of business, health care, insurance defense, labor and employment and workers' compensation, as well as wills and estates. Additionally, the firm handles litigation and mediation in an efficient and cost-effective manner. With considerable knowledge in the areas of aviation and trucking defense, Mr. Simms oversees the daily operations of the firm. He joined the firm in 1972 and became a partner in 1977.

Having always attributed his success to his professional reputation, and for having established trust with clients and fellow attorneys, Mr. Simms was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in 2014. He was also listed in the 2007, 2009 and 2010 editions of the Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, he was listed in the 2012 and 2013 editions of the Best Attorneys in Tennessee, and the 2013 edition of Knoxville's Best Lawyers, which is a regional directory of Best Lawyers in America and serves as a testament to Mr. Simms' professional excellence.

An outstanding example of success in the field of law, Mr. Simms ranks highly in his profession due to his experience and education, which includes a JD from the University of Tennessee. He has recently been inducted into Worldwide Registry for his many achievements and maintains membership with the American College of Trial Lawyers, The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the ABA, the Tennessee Bar Association and the Knoxville Bar Association.

For more information about Arnett Draper & Hagood, LLP, please visit http://www.adhknox.com.

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