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About Paul Zuckerman
Paul S. Zuckerman is a distinguished founding partner of Carpenter & Zuckerman, a law firm renowned for championing the rights of the injured against formidable opponents, including wealthy insurance companies and powerful government entities. Paul’s guiding philosophy, grounded in empathy, dedication, and legal expertise, is encapsulated in his sentiment: “I am thankful for every opportunity to deliver justice for my clients and their families.” This mindset has shaped his professional identity and defined the firm’s mission. Paul’s legal journey began in 1991 when a prominent insurance company recruited him as a corporate lawyer, a role he optimistically assumed with the hope of serving policyholders in need, like a good neighbor. However, the reality of the insurance company’s true intentions came to light,prioritizing corporate profits over people’s welfare,prompting a shift in Paul’s career.
Alongside his law school colleague, John Carpenter, Paul established Carpenter & Zuckerman, a law firm that genuinely advocates for the injured. Paul’s approach is deeply personal; he routinely reaches out to clients, relationships built on trust and understanding. This authentic connection enables him to grasp the full extent of his clients’ losses and vehemently fight for their causes. Through his unwavering commitment and strategic legal acumen, Paul has secured well over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients, demonstrating his courtroom prowess and dedication t
Proven verdicts and settlements at Carpenter & Zuckerman
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A Los Angeles jury awarded $45 million to the four children of Claudia Fernandez after a drunk driver, whose vehicle owner negligently handed over her keys, struck and killed her at a Boyle Heights taco truck in 2012.
A Riverside jury awarded $40 million to the parents of Orlando Jordan after finding that TGI Friday's and its franchise operator bore 55 percent of the responsibility for his death, having repeatedly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated underage patron who then stabbed Jordan inside the restaurant.
A Newport Beach hotel guest fell two stories from a balcony with a railing eight inches below California building code height, suffered a skull fracture and catastrophic traumatic brain injury, and an Orange County jury returned a $38,628,127 verdict against the hotel in 2012.
In September 2013 a Los Angeles County MTA maintenance van rear-ended a stalled Honda on the Santa Monica Freeway, and both vehicles caught fire. The driver, Xian Hui Lin, 56, died four days later. The MTA admitted responsibility, and a Los Angeles Superior Court jury in March 2016 awarded his widow and two adult children $8.36 million in damages. The parties then settled and waived appeal.
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