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Salvatore J. Zambri
also known as Sal Zambri
About Salvatore
Biography
When it comes to protecting the rights of his clients, Salvatore J. Zambri is relentless and passionate. Sal has extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, car and truck accidents, Metro bus and train crashes, construction accidents, food poisoning, premises liability among others. He is board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a certification that less than 1% of the Metro area lawyers have obtained. His unique and expert preparation and personal attention to each case is a testament to this distinction.
Sal’s work representing injury victims has led to numerous successful results and accolades. In 2022, Sal was named to the Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers Lifetime Achievement honor roll. Washingtonian Magazine calls him a “Big Gun” as well as one of “Washington’s best — most honest and effective — lawyers.” The magazine recognizes him among the “Top 1%” of Metro area attorneys. He has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. On multiple occasions he has been acknowledged by Super Lawyers as one of the “Top 10” attorneys (out of more than 80,000 lawyers) in the Metro area. Sal has also been among the “Top 1%” and one of the “Best Lawyers” in the country as noted by Best Lawyers. He has been named to the annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide since 2023. In 2026, he was named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Sal is a leader in the legal community. He has served as president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC—an organization that has also named him “Trial Lawyer of the Year.” Sal was elected and served for five years as president of the American Board of Trial Advocates (DC Chapter), and he is currently president and chair of DC Legal. Sal’s work had made our roads, hospitals, playgrounds, subway systems, construction sites, and our communities safer. As described by Super Lawyers, Sal is a Culture Changer.
With 30 years of civil trial experience in Washington area courts, Sal is well-versed in personal injury matters. Thus, his opinion is often sought by other lawyers, and he regularly speaks at seminars and teaches other attorneys regarding personal injury litigation. He was also an adjunct professor of law, having taught advanced federal civil practice and procedure, and he has authored numerous publications, including a renowned book on product liability litigation.
Sal is licensed to practice in Washington D.C., Maryland, New Jersey and New York. He and his family provide pro bono work for many charitable organizations in the community.
Sal feels a deep personal obligation to his clients, to listen to their stories, and to work for full justice on their behalf. If you need a personal injury lawyer, Sal will be your partner for justice.
Verdicts/Settlements
$19.5 million verdict in a wrongful death case
$15.2 Million settlement for the death of a 35 year old carpenter who was crushed by a dump truck that had a defective back-up alarm. This settlement includes payments over the lifetimes of the widow and children of the victim.
$15 million settlement for a car accident victim who suffered paralysis
$14 Million confidential settlement in a significant defective product personal injury case. This represents one of the largest cash settlements in the District of Columbia.
$14 Million settlement for the victims of an automobile collision
$11 Million settlement in a medical malpractice case against a health maintenance organization and hospital for failure to perform a pregnancy test on a patient before admitting her for heart surgery. The patient suffered a stroke and is severely disabled.
$10,000,000 settlement for a woman injured in a car crash
$9,500,000 settlement for a man injured in an automobile collision
Classes/Seminars Taught/Presentations/Publications
- Professor: Advanced Federal Practice and Procedure, Catholic University Law School
- How To Get Paid: Maximizing Liability And Excess Coverage In Your Premises, Rideshare, And Auto Cases, Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C. Seminar
- Order of Proof, Prince George’s County Bar Association
- Obtaining Large Jury Verdicts, D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
- Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar, National Business Institute
- Effective Use of Day-In-The-Life Videos at Trial, D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
- Evidence: What You Need to Win, D.C. Bar Association
- Day-In-The-Life Videos: Powerful Visual Evidence, D.C. Bar Association
- Using Life Care Planners to Support Damages, D.C. Bar Association
- Ethics, D.C. Bar Association, 2003
- Obtaining Big Verdicts, Business Networking International
- Maximizing Damages, Business Networking International
- Using Life Care Planners to Build Case, Business Networking International
- Cross-Examining Defense Experts, D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
- Effective Trial Tactics, Business Networking International
- “A Day in the Life of Your Client – Videos can bring an injured plaintiff’s struggles into the courtroom”, published by Legal Times on March 28, 2005
- “Is There Really a Medical Malpractice Litigation Crisis?” – Georgetown University Medical School, February 2006-2008
- “Constantly Preparing to Win,” Product Liability Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Aspatore Books, 2007
- “Maximizing Recoveries Through Settlement Videos”, Workhouse Seminar, Maryland Association for Justice
Community Activities
In addition to his active trial practice, Sal takes a leadership role in the legal community and community at large. He works to educate people about their rights and promote safety in a variety of ways, such as the following:
- Presentations to local schools and PTSAs regarding consequences of distracted driving
- Makes and delivers meals to local shelters twice each month
- Coaches several sports teams for kids for past 10 years
- Actively lobbies City Council and federal government for laws that protect citizens and make communities safer
- Continuing Legal Education Seminar Presenter
- Founder, Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation
- Founding Member, National Campaign for Tolerance (co-chaired by Rosa Parks and Morris Dees)
- Founding Member, Southern Poverty Law Center
- Pro bono counsel for the elderly and underprivileged
- Pro bono counsel for victims and their families of the September 11 terrorist attack
- Awarded: “Outstanding Service Provider” by DC Church Association for Community Services
- Family devotes time to assist teen mothers and at-risk children in metropolitan areas
Your Partner for Justice--named "Top 10" out of 80,000 attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
20%
Car Accident
20%
Medical Malpractice
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Regan Zambri & Long, PLLC
(202) 822-1899
Fax
(202) 463-0667
Fax
1919 M Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20036
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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very good results
After a family member was injured, we sought out a good attorney and upon many recommendations, hired Sal Zambri to be our lawyer. He carefully reviewed the facts of our case, devised a legal strategy with us and aggressively pursued it. Mr. Zambri constantly kept us informed, answered our questions ...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Ethical, competent, and decent
Attorney Zambri is a cut above his peers on multiple levels. My case was complicated and filled with loopholes. Nevertheless, he 'fought the good fight' against corrupt insurance companies. I will be forever grateful to him. Note: he's had the same wonderful assistant for over 20 years, a testimon...
Posted by Cynthia | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
"Warrior gets Justice for the Victimized"
Attorney Zambri was a true blessing in my 18 year injury litigation. Attorney Zambri stepped into this case and rescued me from a sheer case of railroading, corruption and total deception that I have experienced with a workmen compensation judge and numerous Attorneys (of all races,creeds and colo...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, 2012 - present, Super Lawyers
2026
Top 10 Washington, DC Super Lawyer, 2025,2026, Super Lawyers
2026
Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2026
Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-present, Lawdragon
2026
Best Lawyer, 2011-present, Best Lawyers
2008
President's Award, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC
2007
Big Gun, Washingtonian Magazine
2007
Top 1% of the More Than 80,000 Attorneys in DC Area, Washingtonian Magazine
2007
One of the Most Honest and Effective Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Founding Partner, Regan Zambri & Long, PLLC
Associations
2006 - Present
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2003 - Present
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers' Association, Executive CommitteeMember
2003 - Present
American Association for Justice, Membership CommitteeMember
1999 - Present
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1999 - Present
District of Columbia Bar Association, Tort Law Section, Steering CommitteeMember
1995 - Present
Italian-American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1993 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1993 - Present
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers' AssociationMember
1992 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2001
District of Columbia Bar Association, Worker's Comp Standing Comm.Chairman
2001 - 2003
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association, Membership CommitteeCo-Chair
2000 - 2000
District of Columbia Bar Association, Tort Law SectionC.L.E. Coordinator
1999 - 2001
District of Columbia Bar Association, Tort Law Section, Steering CommitteeCo-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Wadley v. Aspillaga
Judgment of $5,000,000.00
Wadley v. Aspillaga
Judgment of $5,000,000.00
Confidential
Settlement of $2,500,000.00
Confidential
Settlement for 2,750,000.00
Booker, et al. v. Greyhound
Verdict of $4,100,000.00
Education
1992
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Georgetown University Medical School
Is There Really a Medical Malpractice Litigation Crisis?
2005
Unknown
A Day in the Life of Your Client - Videos can bring an injured plaintiff's struggles into the courtroom
2005
Business Networking International
Effective Trial Tactics
2004
D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
Cross-Examining Defense Experts
2004
Business Networking International
Using Life Care Planners to Build Case
2004
Business Networking International
Maximizing Damages
2004
Business Networking International
Obtaining Big Verdicts
2003
D.C. Bar Association
Ethics
2003
D.C. Bar Association
Using Life Care Planners to Support Damages
2003
D.C. Bar Association
2003 Day-In-The-Life Videos: Powerful Visual Evidence
2003
D.C. Bar Association
Evidence: What You Need to Win
2002
Trial, D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
Effective Use of Day-In-The-Life Videos
2000
D.C. Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
Obtaining Large Jury Verdicts
Publications
2007
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books): Product Liability Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Constantly Preparing to Win
2005
Legal Times Magazine
A Day in the Life of Your Client - Videos can bring an injured plaintiff's struggles into the courtroom
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Guides