Caroline Zinns

Caroline Zinns

3.3
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 26 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Global Carlsbad, 2888 Loker Ave E Ste. 119 E, Carlsbad, CA

About Caroline

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

From inception through resolution: intake, DWC-1 claims, Applications for Adjudication of Claim, review/analysis of medical records, AMA ratings, settlement negotiations with insurers/opposing counsel, deposition, trial

100%

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Caroline Zinns

Global Carlsbad, 2888 Loker Ave E Ste. 119 E, Carlsbad, CA, 92010

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Caroline Zinns's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by John | May 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Worst Lawyer Experience Of My LIFE

I used her for a worker’s compensation case and she has rude, condescending, and would NOT keep me updated. She missed a couple of Filing deadlines and cost me lots of Moët and delays. I would NEVER recommend Caroline Zinns to ANYONE!

Posted by Joy | November 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Caroline was a pleasure to work with all things considered. She was patient and understanding with my speech limitations, put everything i needed to know in front of me, and made sure i understood what was going on without overstepping boundaries. The case was even resolved in quite the reasonable am...ount of time!

Posted by Jim | December 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Thank you Attorney Caroline Zinns!

So, I have had the privilege of having Caroline Zinns to represent me with my workmans comp case on two occasions. Admittedly, I was a little reluctant to involve an attorney as I love my job and have the highest respect for my superiors including the HR Department which is managed by a a highly qual...ified professional that is not only knowledgeable but also approachable and personable. Having said that, when I realized that despite my relationship to my company, I needed to become my own advocate after being denied a MRI after a couple of requests by my physician. Attorney Caroline Zinns never made me feel uncomfortable; as she clarified that I wasn't out of line by hiring someone who knows the laws regarding workmans comp. She got right to work and in a short period of time, I was approved for a MRI which proved that I truly was injured. Going forward, she managed my case and protected my rights as she kept a close eye on the insurance company making certain that everyone stayed in compliance to the existing laws. I would recommend Attorney Caroline Zinns to my closest friends and family as both she and her staff make the law work as it's intended to do. My deepest thanks to her and her staff. Jim S.

Posted by Kyle | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Current Client

This for anyone who reads reviews. First she does not do any follow-ups regarding the case, calls goes to answering machine then you wait (month) emails goes unanswered and the same goes to the text no answers. Even the Dr office can't get answer for questions regarding your case even before a schedu...led surgery so I would not recommend someone who is not active on your case cause you will have to do most of the case work.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Worsts Attorney in San Diego county

I came to Caroline without reading reviews and without any experience in a workers comp case since this was my first. I called the first lawyer I saw on google. Which I regret. Caroline will rarely call you back and if she does she is very rude. She was my attorney for almost a year and I only spoke... to her a few times. She doesn't listen or care about what your saying. I had to get another Attorney to finish my case for me. I talked to my new attorney more in one week than I ever talked to Caroline and when I told her I was going to get a new Attorney she emailed me saying she would be putting a lien on my case for a hourly rate at $350. Which is illegal. This was the worst experience of my life. I urge you to never hire this attorney.

Caroline Zinns

Replied last April 20, 2017

First, it is always best to rely upon personal referral. Lacking same, due diligence is the next best option. We perform consultation initially by telephone and follow it with an in person meeting lasting one hour or more without obligation thus, the client is free to consult with other attorneys before deciding. The decision to proceed is mutual and made only after anticipated that the relationship will be one of trust and cooperation. Second, communication is key and we respond to voicemails and emails at least weekly but usually daily with due care as to priorities requiring more urgent attention. As we are here to assist with legal issues, communication is only indicated at those times so necessity varies on a case by case basis. More communication is required at the outset of a case and thus, reasonably expected. Third, on those rare occasions when the relationship does breakdown, it is appropriate to terminate and same is done in a simple and professional manner requiring mere signatures on forms and transfer of file. However, we are indeed entitled to the reasonable value of services rendered in the interim on the equitable basis of quantum meruit. Our hourly rate of $350 is actually conservative compared to other attorneys who have practiced 18 years. A lien against the workers' compensation claim is not only legal but, the appropriate course and is resolved at time of settlement by agreement with the handling attorney with same subject to approval by the court such that checks and balances are in place. As the complaint is anonymous and confidentiality precludes details in any event, we regret that our client suffered distress as extreme as described. Had this been made known to us, we would have gladly offered relief.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Distinguished Among Professional & Executive Women, Who's Who Legal

Associations

2009 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Member

2009 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Prospective Member

2006 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of California

Active Member in Good Standing

Education

1997

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Tulane University Law School

Certified in European Union Law

1993

California State University, Hayward

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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