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I am a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer since 1999 (only 5% of all Florida Lawyers are Board Certified). Former member of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commision. My background also includes 9 years of extentive trial experience as a state prosecutor in Sarasota. I am a graduate of Cornell University and University of Florida College of Law.
Married to my law partner, Laurie Zimmerman. She is a personal injury attorney and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. We own and practice in The Laurel Building on U.S. 301 in the histric Laurel Park district of downtown Sarasota.
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Acquired: 2021
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
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2055 Wood Street, suite 118, Sarasota, FL, 34237
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was more than a year into a highly complex case when I learned information that required me to replace my existing attorney. As difficult as that was, replacing my attorney with Mr. Zimmerman turned out to be an amazing gift. We worked very closely together for the next 6+ months against numero...
Posted by Andrew | November 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I'm so grateful I used this law firm. I own a glass company in Sarasota Florida that has become very successful, I stay so busy all the time, I had a girl hit me in my work truck and it almost cost me everything I had. Then I found these wonderful people who actually took the time out of their day t...
Posted by Kay | May 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mark is more than competent in any case that he encounters. Although our case was not a full win (due to various circumstances) Mark fought his tail off and did the absolute best he could. Despite our loss I would still recommend him to anyone that has a need. Very informative, kept communication th...
Posted by Jen | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mark is a competent lawyer with excellent communication. He is very reassuring and honest. He helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life successfully and to say I am grateful would be an understatement. He is a pleasure to deal with and an asset to the community.
Posted by Jamie Nations | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was charged with domestic battery which led to a dependency case. Mr. Zimmerman was able to get domestic battery charge dropped and represented me throughout my dependency case that seemed to last an eternity. Without Mr. Zimmerman I would not have rights to my twin boys, for that I have nothing b...
"I strongly endorse this lawyer! Mark has amazing insight and skills in both the criminal law and education law areas. We have referred clients back and forth over the past several years. Everyone I have sent his way has been very pleased with his level of competence as well as the outcome of their case. Mark has a rare blend of tenacity, compassion, and brilliance that work together to bring about the best possible results."
"I heartily endorse Mark Zimmerman. Mark's legal knowledge and reputation is without parallel and it is with complete confidence that I refer clients to benefit from his sage advice and effective representation."
"I have known Mark Zimmerman for nearly 20 years and have always found him to be a highly competent and very trustworthy hard working attorney. When any of my real estate clients require assistance in criminal defense, I can recommend Mark Zimmerman without hesitation."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mark and have seen him in action on several occasions. He is an excellent attorney who is respected by his peers and feared by his adversaries. I proudly endorse this lawyer."
"Over the years, I have had the pleasure of observing Mark Zimmerman advocate for his clients. He is a zealous, passionate advocate in the areas of criminal, domestic violence, and school law. Mark’s knowledge of the law is extensive and he is always prepared to represent his client."
"Mark is a tireless advocate for his clients and a highly skilled trial lawyer. He has devoted himself to protecting those accused of crimes. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Mark 's services to anyone accused of a crime."
"I have known Mark for several years and I have always admired his genuine compassion for his clients and how hard he fights for them. He is a tremendous attorney who is also very professional. He's very well liked amongst the fellow attorneys in town, the prosecutors and the Judges. He gives each case that he has 100% effort and he is never afraid to go to trial on any case now matter how high the stakes are. I highly recommend and endorse Mark Zimmerman, he is a fantastic attorney."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mark is a hard working, honest, and friendly criminal defense attorney. He has a very good reputation in the local legal community and seems to have excellent working relationships with the State Attorney's Office and all the local Judges. In short, everyone likes him due to his friendly and honest nature. Accordingly, he seems to be able to fairly easily obtain favorable plea bargain deals for his criminal defense clients. Beyond that, he is an highly experienced and well-polished trial attorney who always seems to get very good results in the courtroom. In conclusion, I highly recommend this attorney."
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2022
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Advocate of Justice Award, Legal Aid of Manasota
2016
Jack Byers Memorial Award, Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.
1991 - 2000
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
2008 - 2011
Sarasota County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
The order was denied. We prevailed.
1988
Bachelor of Science
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law
English
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