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Paul S. Zimmerman

3.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Probate

49 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA

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30 years

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Probate 50%

30 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

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Location

May Metzger And Zimmerman Llp

49 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Paul S. Zimmerman's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | September 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Perfection

With Paul's expert handling of my case, he engineered the best possible outcome for my family. Thank you Sir, I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Posted by Kimberly | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My Child's Hero

There are defining moments in life where you can make a difference that truly shape the course and future of a child's life. Paul Zimmerman changed the course of my child's life with his knowledge, expertise, commitment and heart. Our case, a custody relocation case, was extremely complex, lengthy ...and without question critical to my child's wholeness and future. Navigating an overburdened county legal system, comprehending, recalling and directing immense data and details in both scale and degree while managing me as client with my fears and worries about an uncertain future if unsuccessful was not a task for the faint of heart. Mr. Zimmerman's expertise to present questioning, direct testimony and never failing commitment to detail that "might be just the piece of information to convey the truth of the story" is a true gift. Family legal battles are usually the result of a breakdown in the family unit and always result in loss and pain. Mr. Zimmerman approached our case exactly as you would want a hero to approach anything, with a calm presence of confidence, the work ethic of an Olympian and the heart of a father that sees children in need as deserving of a hero. His knowledge of the law and how the law can be leveraged to fairly and brilliantly fight for the real victims (children) is profound. Parents who care about their children and their future can depend on Paul Zimmerman to be the best of the best.

Posted by Nancy | March 16, 2015 | Family

Thorough, knowledgeable, and responsive!

I worked with Paul S. Zimmerman on a custody/family law issue. He was supportive, knowledgeable, and very efficient at every turn, bringing the case to resolution quickly and painlessly. I found the rate to be very reasonable, especially for the amount of personal attention I received. He took the t...ime to answer every question, no matter how trivial, and made me feel like my case was important to him. I would recommend working with Paul and this law firm for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2015 | Child Custody

Horrible Lawyer

I used Paul Zimmerman for my child custody case and he took over $4000 grand from me and did NOTHING!!!!!!!!!! Then because he required ANOTHER $4000 grand and I could not pay it up front he dropped my case. He appeared in court ONE time on my behalf all for of about 45 minutes. That is what cost me ...so much money?? Then when I would try to contact him he would never return my calls. And says I never contacted him. Because of him I lost my son because I had no lawyer at my custody case because all he cares about is THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once I finally came in contact with him again he refused to represent me and when I asked for my files I got nothing but an attitude about it, like it was a waste of his time. I do not recommend this guy if you want your child!!!! If it wasn't for him I would have my child and none of this nightmare I am going through would have happened! DO NOT HIRE HIM!!!!!!!! Not if you want your children anyway.

Posted by Dissatisfied | March 13, 2015

Mild to moderately cognitively delayed

I felt like I was dealing with someone lacking an ability to form long-term memories. Each time we spoke, I had to repeat all the details I had already provided "in writining" and discussed more than twice. Basically get ready to pay 3-4 times for what should be done much more efficiently

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Kenneth Hardin

Probate lawyer | Feb 27

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Timothy Reese

Family lawyer | Jul 15

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

Lancaster Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Lehigh University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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