Criminal Defense / DUI
Mark Zimmerman is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and former president of the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Zimmerman’s experience, including nine years at the State Attorney’s Office, gives him a unique perspective and the right qualifications to handle challenging cases. Our firm is focused on the client, not the system. We will take the time to counsel you about your case, and consider all options, including representing you in a jury trial. In handling your case, Mr. Zimmerman will draw upon his experience as a prosecutor to communicate effectively with the State Attorney’s Office. Learn More…
Personal Injury
Personal injuries fall under the area of law known as torts. This area of law allows for people to be compensated for an injury that is due to negligence (fault) of some other person or entity. Common areas of personal injury torts are automobile crashes, slip/trip and falls, dog bites, and defective products. Each one of these areas has different laws and equitable compensation for their damages. This is why it is important to have a qualified and experienced attorney to help navigate you through this process. Learn More…
Education Law
There are many different aspects to education law or school law. Our firm focuses on two areas: suspension and expulsion hearings, and civil rights. Mr. Zimmerman is concerned with protecting the rights of students and their parents in a system where the school board has considerable power. Our firm can help you make the critical choices to protect your rights, ensure proper representation in expulsion hearings and, ultimately, make the choices that are best for your child’s future. Learn More…
Domestic Violence
If you are involved in a relationship that as become physically or emotionally violent or dangerous, you might need to obtain an order of protection, also called a restraining order or injunction for safety or survival. Learn More…
