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Gary J Zimmer
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Biography
A practicing family law attorney for more than 30 years, Gary Zimmer's practice is centered on family law cases including annulments, legal separations, and dissolution of marriage proceedings. He is adept at handling and managing complex cases involving business valuations, inheritances and other difficult issues. His firm, Zimmer Family Law, LLC, is located in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Zimmer received his undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and his law degree from Case Western University. He has tried cases to judges and juries and has been a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since January 18, 1992. For 20 consecutive years, Mr. Zimmer has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America and received the title of Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in 2009.
A former president of the Oregon chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Zimmer sat on the national board of directors of the Academy during the same period. He is a member of the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners and is one of its past presidents. Additional professional activities include membership in the Family Law Section of the Oregon State Bar. He is also a former pro tem Circuit Court judge in family law and is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars involving family law issues.
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Licensed in Oregon for 50 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1975
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Location
Law Offices of Gary J Zimmer
1 SW Columbia St Ste 680, Portland, OR, 97258
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Posted by Al | February 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Pure gratitude
I have nothing but gratitude for the services rendered by Gary and his fantastic staff. My divorce was a very long and contentious one surrounding the custody of our daughter. I ended up with sole legal custody of our daughter and shared physical custody. It was in our daughter's best interest. G...
Gary J Zimmer's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Gary is an exceptional attorney, combining a high level of knowledge with long experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is professional, diligent, and committed to excellence in representing his clients. Whether the matter at issue is simple or complex, Gary brings attention to detail, zealous advocacy, and ample experience to resolve problems."
Peter Bunch
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2012
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2012
Top 10: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2011
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2011
Top 10: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2010
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2010
Lawyer of the Year for Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2009
Top 10: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2008
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2007
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2007
Top 10: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
2006
Top 50: Oregon Super Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers
N/A
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Owner, Zimmer Family Law LLC
1978 - 1980
Partner, Kennedy King & Zimmer
Associations
1992 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners
Past President
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Member
Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners
Member
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Former National Board Member
1997 - 1999
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Oregon chapter)Past President
Education
1975
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Cleveland State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Multnomah Bar Association, Annual Family Law Update
Annual Family Law Update
Languages
English