Zachary Ethan Zwerdling

Zachary Ethan Zwerdling

also known as The Zwerdling Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Eureka, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

937 6th Street, Eureka, CA

About Zachary

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

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The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP

937 6th Street, Eureka, CA, 95501

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Zachary Ethan Zwerdling's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ana | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Justice for my daughter.

Several years ago I was devastated to learn that my nine year old daughter was sexually violated by someone that was wealthy, succsessful, and respected by local religious and business communities. Therefore the criminal aspect of the case was hindered by politics and a overworked and shortstaffed... district attorney office. Adding insult to injury the result was a hung jury. Determined to get compensation for my daughter I needed help. Zach not only assured me that it was possible but without hesitation he took on the burden of my civil suit. His selfless determination was instrumental in not only our succsessful out of court settlement but also in my daughters vindication. Zach guided us through the courts with careful and kind consideration for my daughters wellbeing. He is so much more to us than her attorney, he was an answer to my prayers. For that and much more I will be forever grateful.

Posted by Cindy and Joe | November 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

Several years ago a nearby property owner vandalized the ancient Tsurai Village site and burial grounds in Trinidad California. Zach Zwerdling stepped into this complex issue with passion, leadership and intelligence. He has created a civil suit that we hope will transform how this sacred site is... managed and protected in the future. We will forever be grateful for all he has done. You definitely want Zach Zwerdling on your side.

Posted by Larry | October 28, 2009 | Business

Consummate Professional

Zach as been my First choice for legal advice and representation for my business, employees, friends and myself for over 30 years. He provides straight forward unambiguous answers or points you in the right direction. He also provides methodical research of your issue and clear direction on how to p...roceed. In court, he is always at least one step ahead of opposing council. He's not afraid to take on powerful political or corporate interests. Your comfort level is high with Zach on your side.

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Benjamin Okin

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A consumate professional. He is not only rightfully at the top of the pecking order for Humboldt County's civil practitioners, he is also a tremendously giving person when it comes to the community."

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Gregory Rael

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach's reputation as a terrific personal injury lawyer is well earned. For over 30 years he has been in the upper echelon of personal injury attorneys in Northern California."

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Mark Caruso

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly rated and knowledgeable. Great responses on questions. Right on target."

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Paul Brisso

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Zach is one of the best, if not the best, plaintiff's personal injury attorneys in Eureka. He is the only Humboldt County plaintiff's attorney who has been nominated and elected into both the American College of Trial Lawyers (less than 1 percent of practicing attorneys receive this honor) and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). I have been on the other side of numerous cases with Zach for over 30 years. His ethics are of the highest caliber and he consistently gets maxmium value for the cases of his clients."

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Catherine Koshkin

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Zach personally and professionally for 19 years. Simply put, he is the best personal injury lawyer in Humboldt County. The qualities that distinguish Zach from other good lawyers are his great dignity and integrity. These qualities, among others, give him superb credibility with judges. I am honored to know Zach and I do not hesitate to recommend his work."

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Robert Burke

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Zachary Zwerdling is a highly respected attorney in the legal community with an expertise in personal injury cases. When I have referred personal injury cases, he has always treated the clients I referred with courtesy, dignity and professionalism. Zachary Zwerdling's reputation for vigorously representing clients and getting results is well deserved. Clients I have referred to him have later made a point of thanking me, expressing their appreciation for the high quality of his representation. Zachary Zwerdling will continue to be my first choice when referring personal injury cases."

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Neal Sanders

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Zach Zwerdling for over 30 years. I cannot say enough good things about this man as an attorney and as a human being. He is one of a small number of attorneys I recommend. He has a reputation for treating his clients with dignity, fighting vigorously for his clients and for getting results. He is a highly respected attorney throughout the legal community both locally and statewide. If I were ever to need a personal injury attorney, I would choose Zach Zwerdling."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV "PRE-EMINENT" Since 1993, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPERLAWYER, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPERLAWYER

2002

FELLOW, American College of Trial Lawyers

1992

AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES - SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER, American Board of Trial Advocates

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Appointed Member, Member of Humboldt County Headwaters Board

Associations

2002 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

1992 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate

1980 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member - board of governors

Humboldt County Bar Association

Past President

1994 - 1996

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Hart V. Grimes, Berryman Products, C.P. Hunt

$9.2 million verdict for the plaintiff

Carmesin v. Boak

$2.9 million

Sund v. Stayner, Cedar Lodge

$1 million settlement

John Doe v. John Doe

$1 million settlement

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Education

1976

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

CAOC MCLE PROGRAM

LITIGATING A BIG CASE IN A SMALL COUNTY

Languages

Spanish

English

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