Porter Simon, A Professional Corporation

Porter Simon's attorneys have expertise in a broad range of practice areas. Our firm's philosophy is to serve our clients' legal needs by providing effective and prompt solutions, from business planning to litigation. Our attorneys are skilled at identifying and solving problems, with an eye toward developing long term solutions to ensure future success.

With offices in both California and Nevada, our firm welcomes new clients in all practice areas.

• January 7 - 15, 2012 Please join park staff and our local business partners, as we continue to celebrate our snow heritage with a series of events designed to highlight what makes our region so special. This historic venue will come alive with the Olympic spirit as the public is invited to join us for a week of special events celebrating our Olympic Heritage.more >
• March 2 - 11, 2012 Make plans this year to attend the 31st Annual Tahoe Snow Festival. Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and activities for all ages. more >

• Partner Jim Simon was the charity auctioneer for the 9th Annual KidZone Museum Fundraiser held on Saturday March 12. Several unique ski packages involving former US Ski Team and Olympic Team members were auctioned off for sizeable sums benefiting the KidZone Museum. The event was a 60's ski themed party held in an airport warehouse which had been converted to an "Ice Bar" decor for the event.
• Partner Jim Porter was awarded Truckee Citizen of the Year for 2011 by the Truckee Interclub
• Partner Jim Simon is spotlighted in the Member Section of the Tahoe-Truckee Bar Association 2010 April Newsletter more >
• Porter Simon is proud to announce that Brian C. Hanley has become partner in the firm. Brian will focus his practice on business and real estate law and is licensed to practice in both California and Nevada.
• Porter Simon is pleased to announce that attorney Dennis W. De Cuir has joined the firm as of counsel. Dennis brings more than 35 years of experience in the litigation and public law practice areas. His experience includes water and power development projects, power project construction and financing issues, utility franchise, certificate and competitive challenges, and ad valorem property taxation litigation.
• Porter Simon was voted "Best Law Office" and Partner Jim Porter was voted "Best Attorney" in the Best of 2009 publication brought on by Bonanza and the Sierra Sun.
• Porter Simon is proud to announce that attorney Timothy D. Casey has joined the firm as of counsel and expanded its practice to include intellectual property and technology transactions. Tim brings more than 20 years of experience in the intellectual property and technology transactions practice areas. His extensive experience includes 10 years in Silicon Valley, and 10 years in Washington, D.C. and New York City as both in-house counsel to major technology companies and in private practice at large law firms.
• Porter Simon is pleased to announce that attorney Joseph W. Tillson has joined the firm as of counsel. Joe is a Certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law by the State of California. Mr. Tillson will be working from our South Lake Tahoe office and brings more than 25 years of experience to Porter Simon.
• Partner Jim Simon was named Truckee Citizen of the Year for 2008 by the Truckee Interclub.
• Partner Jim Porter was granted the Distinguished Community Service Award for 2008 by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. He was recognized for 35 years of service in support of numerous non-profit organizations, including Excellence in Education, Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, Truckee Donner Land Trust Advisory Board, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Truckee Follies and the Nevada County Law Library.
• Partner Jim Simon was named Volunteer of the Year for 2008 by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.

• Sierra Sun's Law Review,"Homesteading Your House"<"  more >
  - California law allows homeowners to protect their residences from creditors by filing a Declaration of Homestead. The amount that can be protected varies: $75,000 for a single person, $100,000 for a married couple or head of household and $175,000 if you are disabled or 65 or older. There are exceptions and rules so read the Law Review for details.
• Washoe County Bar Association's Monthly Newsletter, New California Laws For 2011  more >
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