Atascadero Law Firm Expands Legal Team with Two New Attorneys

Simas & Associates adds Katherine A. Porter and Keely Auchampach to bolster litigation and advisory services

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Atascadero-based law firm Simas & Associates has announced the addition of two new attorneys, Katherine A. Porter and Keely Auchampach, as the firm expands its legal team to better serve licensed professionals and employers throughout California. Porter brings over 25 years of experience and will lead the firm's litigation practice group, while Auchampach joins to support litigation and advisory work.

Why it matters

The expansion of Simas & Associates' legal team reflects the firm's commitment to strategic growth and its goal of increasing capacity, strengthening subject-matter expertise, and providing personalized support to clients navigating regulatory, employment, and compliance matters across California.

The details

Porter, who previously practiced at Nossaman LLP, will leverage her background working with government and regulatory bodies to represent licensed professionals in investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and administrative hearings. Auchampach, a recent law school graduate, will assist with legal research, analysis, and client advocacy.

  • Simas & Associates announced the new hires on March 4, 2026.

The players

Katherine A. Porter

An attorney with over 25 years of legal experience who will lead the firm's litigation practice group, representing licensed professionals in regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and administrative hearings.

Keely Auchampach

A recent law school graduate who will support the firm's litigation and advisory work through legal research, analysis, and client advocacy.

Simas & Associates

An Atascadero-based law firm that specializes in serving licensed professionals and employers throughout California.

Steve Simas

The owner of Simas & Associates, who stated that the new hires reflect the firm's commitment to thoughtful, strategic growth.

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What they’re saying

“These additions reflect our commitment to thoughtful, strategic growth. As our client base continues to expand, bringing on attorneys with deep experience and strong analytical skills allows us to better serve licensed professionals and employers throughout California while preserving the personalized approach our firm is known for.”

— Steve Simas, Owner, Simas & Associates (atowndailynews.com)

What’s next

The firm said the expansion aligns with its broader growth strategy to increase capacity, strengthen subject-matter expertise, and support clients navigating regulatory, employment, and compliance matters.

The takeaway

Simas & Associates' strategic expansion of its legal team demonstrates the firm's commitment to providing personalized, high-quality services to licensed professionals and employers in California, even as it grows to meet increasing demand for its expertise.