Richard G. Zimmer, Lawyer at Zimmer & Melton LLP

Richard G. Zimmer, Partner Attorney
Business and Civil Litigation, Agricultural and Oil and Gas disputes, Water and Environmental, Personal Injury

Phone:661-727-4943
Address: 11601 Bolthouse Drive, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Law Firm:	Zimmer & Melton LLP
Lawyer:	Richard G. Zimmer
Phone:	661-727-4943
Fax:	(661) 501-4221
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Business and Civil Litigation, Agricultural and Oil and Gas disputes, Water and Environmental, Personal Injury
Bio:	Mr. Zimmer began his legal career as a Kern County Deputy District Attorney from 1982-1987 where he handled the most serious criminal cases. In 1987 he became an associate attorney with the civil litigation law firm of Clifford & Brown in Bakersfield, California. During his 30 years with Clifford & Brown he handled a wide variety of complex litigation cases for individuals and business entities. He was made a partner and later a shareholder and spent his last several years there as Managing Partner. Mr. Zimmer then went on to found Zimmer & Melton, LLP, with the goal of providing each client the highest level of service, both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Zimmer endeavors to develop a personal relationship with his clients which fosters trust and a common interest in achieving the best result possible. He works tirelessly and approaches every case with the same attention to detail and energy as he would if the case involved him personally.Mr. Zimmer is a widely respected trial attorney who handles complicated issues involving business, agriculture, oil and gas, environmental, water and personal injury. Mr. Zimmer has litigated over 100 trials to verdict. His skill set is rare and brings a unique ability to evaluate cases from multiple perspectives to achieve the best possible result for our clients. Based upon his extensive experience and expertise, Mr. Zimmer holds an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest available rating, and which is based upon peer
Admitted:	1982, California; 1982, North Carolina; 1982, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina; 1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California;
College:	Rochester Institute of Technology, Class of 1979, B.S., with highest honors
Law School:	California Western School of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.
Membership:	Associations & Memberships: Kern County Bar Association State Bar of California North Carolina State Bar American Board of Trial Advocates.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Richard G. Zimmer, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, Class of 1979, B.S., with highest honors California Western School of Law, Class of 1982, J.D., is now employed by Zimmer & Melton LLP at 11601 Bolthouse Drive, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311.

While being a member of Associations & Memberships: Kern County Bar Association State Bar of California North Carolina State Bar American Board of Trial Advocates., Richard G. Zimmer is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard G. Zimmer as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard G. Zimmer offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard G. Zimmer has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard G. Zimmer's office is located at Bakersfield, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Richard G. Zimmer has been admitted in 1982, California; 1982, North Carolina; 1982, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina; 1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California;. His or her practice areas include Business and Civil Litigation, Agricultural and Oil and Gas disputes, Water and Environmental, Personal Injury.

Richard G. Zimmer's college and law school education includes Rochester Institute of Technology, Class of 1979, B.S., with highest honors, California Western School of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Mr. Zimmer began his legal career as a Kern County Deputy District Attorney from 1982-1987 where he handled the most serious criminal cases. In 1987 he became an associate attorney with the civil litigation law firm of Clifford & Brown in Bakersfield, California. During his 30 years with Clifford & Brown he handled a wide variety of complex litigation cases for individuals and business entities. He was made a partner and later a shareholder and spent his last several years there as Managing Partner. Mr. Zimmer then went on to found Zimmer & Melton, LLP, with the goal of providing each client the highest level of service, both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Zimmer endeavors to develop a personal relationship with his clients which fosters trust and a common interest in achieving the best result possible. He works tirelessly and approaches every case with the same attention to detail and energy as he would if the case involved him personally.Mr. Zimmer is a widely respected trial attorney who handles complicated issues involving business, agriculture, oil and gas, environmental, water and personal injury. Mr. Zimmer has litigated over 100 trials to verdict. His skill set is rare and brings a unique ability to evaluate cases from multiple perspectives to achieve the best possible result for our clients. Based upon his extensive experience and expertise, Mr. Zimmer holds an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest available rating, and which is based upon peer. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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