Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
A fearsome tiger fighting for you in the sea of sharks.
Experienced passionate litigator with over 20 years in the profession & more than 50 trials. My past experience defending insurance companies becomes your advantage. I am here to help protect your rights, navigate you through the system, ensure appropriate healthcare and payment while advocating for the best resolution possible. All this for no money down and a low contingent fee paid out of your final settlement. Focus on what matters -- recovering from your work related injuries.
Interpreting services available for most languages.
1
Practice Area
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Global Carlsbad, 2888 Loker Ave E Ste. 119 E, Carlsbad, CA, 92010
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
NEVER AGAIN
Condesending, did not keep us informed about our case, rude and she was not on time for meetings. She did not show any integrity toward our case and did not have our best interest at heart. I would not reccommend this attorney to anyone seeking legal representation. The entire case took approximately...
I regret that this client was so dissatisfied and would have made every effort to rectify had I been made aware and allowed the opportunity. However, I represent injured individual workers. Thus, the reference to "us" and "our" is significant for a number of reasons worthy of mention. Typically, clients are advised of their privilege of confidentiality. Some clients nonetheless waive their right, against the very legal advice they voluntarily solicited in their own best interest, and insist that a third party be privy to such privileged discussions. Moreover, they demand that I not only honor my duty to them as client but, as well to said third party. Without regard to other clients entitled to my time, energy and resources, they expect me to double my efforts, repeat matters discussed, etc. to the non-client instead. To expect such professional courtesies be extended for years is unreasonable, excessive and takes advantage of the contingent fee arrangement where clients are not billed for time spent on their case. This further highlights a glaring contradiction since this client was dissatisfied after only six months. Despite the options of either assuming responsibility for their own case, or seeking alternate representation, they did neither and instead intentionally and voluntarily maintained the relationship for years through resolution they authorized only to complain of the outcome. They fail to acknowledge the checks and balances since the settlement was also approved by the court who does so only if deemed adequate based upon medical evidence. Medical evidence takes time, the amount of which is largely dependent upon the individual, their health prior to and since injury as well as how they respond towards medical treatment provided. Cases are ripe for settlement only after one is released from medical care, assuming they do not object to final opinions necessitating an independent medical evaluation. Delays are inherent to the workers' compensation system and cannot be avoided despite best efforts. Moreover, rushing to a premature settlement would have indicated a lack of integrity and due care for the client and that was not the case here. It is important that clients' expectations be reasonable to experience satisfaction within the limitations of the workers' compensation system or, change the processes they complain of through proper legislative channels. Alas, clients never consider such matters until they are already in the process.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
2007
Distinguished Among Professional & Executive Women, Who's Who Legal
2009 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2009 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationProspective Member
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaActive Member in Good Standing
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Certified in European Union Law
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Legal Answers
How do I fire my workers Comp attorney if I’m in trial?
11 Apr 2019
My employer is responsible for continuing care of a work related injury -- can I reverse this for a payment instead?
11 Apr 2019
Do I have to accept the QME's report which he gave me a 3 rating even though i still have pain and has had 2 nerve block procedu
14 Apr 2019