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Fees
Contingent (20%-33%)
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Cash, Check
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About Me
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I have practiced law for 29 years, doing a diversified civil practice. I am spending most of my time time representing people with disabilites and students. I... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Education client,
2009-05-04
almost 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Attny Zimberblin did an excellent job. She clearly knows the law well and the politics of special education law.
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Résumé
License
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31 years since Winona W Zimberlin was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Connecticut |
Active
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1980 |
12/01/2008 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Principal at
Law Office of Winona W. Zimberlin
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1994–present
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Magistrate, small claims and motor vehicle at
Connecticut Judicial Department
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1987–present
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Hearing Officer at
Department of Mental Retardation
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1994–2000
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Hearing Officer at
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
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1995–1998
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Hearing Officer at
Connecticut Department of Education
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1990–1995
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Adjunct Professor at
Western New England College School of Law
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1987–1987
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Law Clerk at
Connecticut Supreme Court
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1980–1981
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Western New England College School of Law |
Law - summa cum laude |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1980 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University |
Politics & Government; Social Welfare |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1975 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Recognition as a "Top Lawyer" |
Hartford Magazine |
2010 |
| Nathan Burkan Competition, First Place |
Western New England School of Law |
1979 |
| Client Counseling competition |
Western New England Law School |
1979 |
| Book Award |
Western New England School of Law |
1978 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Secretary |
Connecticut Bar Association, Administrative Law Section |
2008-present
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| Vice-Chair |
Glastonbury Economic Development Commision |
2008-present
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| Chair and founder, Education Law Committee |
Connecticut Bar Association |
1994-present
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| Chair, Education Law Committee |
Hartford County Bar Association |
2006-2008
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| Past President |
Connecticut Magistrates Association |
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| Past President |
Glastonbury Business and Professional Women's Association |
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives |
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National Organization of Veterans' Advocates |
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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4 |
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Education Law |
Connecticut Lawyers Deskbook |
2008 |
| Who's Reading Your Child's School Records? Are they Really Private? |
Connecticut Lawyer |
2007 |
| Who's Reading Johnny's School Records? |
American Bar Association |
2006 |
| The Copyright Act and Law Reviews |
Western New England Law Review |
1980 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Social Security Disability |
Social Security Disability |
2008 |
| Connecticut Special Education Law |
Connecticut Special Education Law |
2008 |
| Social Security Disability |
Social Security Disability |
2007 |
| Veteran's Disability Law |
An Introduction to Veterans Disability Law |
2007 |
| IDEA Discipline, IEP Team Meetings |
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization |
2005 |
| Special Education |
IDEA Reauthorization in Connecticut |
2005 |
| First Amendment Rights of Students |
Professional Boundaries and Liability in Connecticut Schools |
2004 |
| Confidentiality Issues Involving Students |
Guidance Counselor seminar |
2004 |
| Student Discipline |
Discipline of Students With Special Needs in Connecticut |
2002 |
| Individuals With Disabilities Education Act |
Enforcing IDEA - Cutting Edge Developments in Education Law |
2001 |
| Special Education Due Process |
Connecticut Individuals With Disabilities Education Act |
2000 |
| Education Law |
Advanced Issues in Education Law |
1998 |
| Student Expulsions |
Expulsions - Honig Injunctions and Suspensions |
1997 |
| Education Hearings |
Education Law - Navigating the Maze of Education Hearings |
1997 |
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