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Edwin Jacob Zinman
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Biography
A former practicing periodontist, Dr. Zinman has dedicated his career to helping the public achieve a strong standard of care. More than law, he has authored 10 edited textbooks and textbook chapters, 10 journal articles, and several regular columns in top tier professional publications. With a strong academic background, over 1500 successful cases, and community support, Dr. Zinman and his associates are the de-facto team to successfully try your dental malpractice case.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
85%
54 years | 1,500 cases
Car Accident
15%
54 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii
State: Hawaii
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Edwin Jacob Zinman
Suite 1600, 220 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Consumer Protection
Posted by gigi | May 04, 2026 | Consumer Protection
much appreciated
Mr Zinman is super helpful. We spoke about a local issue with a dental provider and he helped to point me in the right direction.
Edwin Jacob Zinman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Zinman practices law at a level beyond most of my peers. He is diligent and efficient in his representation of clients. More importantly, his communication skills and ability to respond in a timely manner to any and all requests for information is above and beyond what I have ever experienced with any lawyer. I highly recommend Mr. Zinman and would refer any person injured seeking representation in a medical malpractice or personal injury case in California."
"I had the pleasure of working on a dental malpractice case in Virginia with Ed. His experience and expertise both as a lawyer and a dentist were invaluable. We were able to achieve a great result for our client. I would welcome the opportunity to work with again and give him my endorsement. If you have a substantial case you should contact Ed!"
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Work Experience
1973 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Edwin J Zinman, DDS JD, Inc.
1980 - 1996
Lecturer, UC San Francisco, School of Dentistry
1964 - 1966
Chariman, Department of Periodontics, Beth Israel Hospital
Associations
American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Francisco Dental Society
Consumer Attorneys of California
Journal of Dental Practice Administration
Associate Editor
California Society of Periodontists
Vice-President and Secretary
California Academy of Periodontology
Secretary
Consumer Attorneys of California
Secretary
American Association for Justice
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Directors
Education
1972
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
New York University
Board Eligibility
1962
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
BS - Bachelor of Science
1962
Univ of Pittsburgh
DDS - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Speaking Engagements
2010
California Dental Association Annual Meeting
Millennium Dental Technologies – The ABCs of Informed Consent
2010
California Dental Association
ABC's of Informed Consent
2009
World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Caries
2009
California Dental Association Annual Meeting
The ABCs of Informed Consent
Publications
2010
Pathways of the Pulp, 1st through 10th editions
Records and legal responsibilities
2010
Journal of the California Dental Association
Legal Considerations in the Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Imaging
2008
Journal of the History of Dentistry
Ethics versus Legal Informed Consent - A Distinction with Little Difference.
2007
Journal of the California Dental Association
How to Integrate CAMBRA into Private Practice
2007
Journal of the History of Dentistry
Ethics versus Legal Informed Consent - A Distinction with Little Difference
2001
Blackwell Publishing: Periodontology 2000
Dental and legal considerations in periodontal therapy.
1997
J Am Coll Dent
Malpractice--a plaintiff's perspective
1987
Dent Clin North Am
Claims made versus current professional liability.
1985
1983
N Y State Dent J.
Keyes technique viewed through a legal microscope.
1979
Dent Surv
Emergency care--some legal implications
1976
Journal of the California Dental Association
More on mepivicaine
1976
Periodontal Abstr.
Common dental malpractice errors and preventive measures.
1971
J Neurovisc Relat.
The case of the trusted aide.
N/A
Journal of the American Dental Association
Thermal injury through intraradicular heat transfer using ultrasonic devices: Precautions and practical preventive strategies
Languages
English