Keith Zakarin

James Stevens

Education lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Mr. Zakarin for more than twenty years. He is an exceptional lawyer. He is focused, driven and creative. Mr. Zakarin is both an aggressive advocate and a wise counselor. If I personally needed a lawyer, he is where I would turn."

Peter Allen

Education lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Keith is bright, extremely knowledgeable and effective. He really does live and breathe education law and it shows in the results of his work. His clients are happy not just because of his keen understanding of education law, but because he understands the interplay between education law and the realities of the education business. Keith helps clients map out where they want to be, and then he gets them there."

Lawrence Kaye

Education lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known and worked with Keith since he first began practicing law. He has one of the most acute analytical minds of any lawyer I know, and a warning to would-be opponents that he an extremely worthy adversary. But Keith is also a problem solver who always tries to find practical ways to advance his clients' interests. As for raw talent, I just don't know that many lawyers who wrote the brief, argued the case, and won in the U.S. Supreme Court."

Patricia Hollenbeck

Education lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Undoubtedly one of the smartest attorneys I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He is uniquely able to strategically dissect issues and problems -- to the advantage of his clients and to the disadvantage of those opposing him. He is a brilliant advocate who is truly an unparalleled expert in his field."

Karen Crawford

Education lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ketih is an extraordinarily fine lawyer. Rarely in my career have I had the opportunity to oppose counsel as tenacious and incredibly smart as Keith. In an extremely challenging and highly publicized case, we pursued every factual and procedural tool at our disposal, always adhering to the highest level of civility and professionalism attainable. He is creative, quick and a true asset to all of his clients. I am extremely proud that, many years later, that I am now his partner."

Julie Johnson

Education lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Keith is an intelligent, hard working attorney who is a determined, loyal advocate for his client. He is a tough opponent but I found him to be honest and true to his word."