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Zachary Ethan ZwerdlingWrongful Death Attorney in Eureka, CA
The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP
Wrongful DeathPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(707) 733-4603
Address
937 6th Street, Eureka, CA, 95501, US
Professional
About
Zachary Ethan Zwerdling is a distinguished attorney and the senior partner at The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP, located in Eureka, California. With 47 years of legal experience in Humboldt County, he has built a reputation for excellence in personal injury law. Mr. Zwerdling practices alongside his son, Nathaniel Zwerdling, as well as Heidi Holmquist Wells and Richard Dalrymple III, forming a team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients. Throughout his career, Mr. Zwerdling has successfully handled a wide range of cases, including significant personal injury lawsuits and complex civil litigation. Notably, he secured one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Humboldt County, with a jury awarding his client $9.3 million, a stark contrast to the pre-trial offer of only $10,000. Mr. Zwerdling has earned an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, as well as a "10" rating on AVVO, both indicating the highest levels of professional excellence. In 1992, he was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, a prestigious organization limited to the top 5% of trial lawyers nationwide, and he is also a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, which includes the top 1% of attorneys in the country. Active in his community, Mr. Zwerdling has served on numerous non-profit boards and has provided pro bono representation to indigent clients. His commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation, combined with his extensive experience and proven results, underscores his dedication to his clients’ needs. For more information about the firm, please visit our website.
About Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. They seek compensation for the devastating loss. Common matters include fatal accidents, medical negligence deaths, workplace fatalities, product liability deaths.
Credentials
Education
1976 Santa Clara University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973 Stanford University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
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
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
Speaking
2002 CAOC MCLE PROGRAM LITIGATING A BIG CASE IN A SMALL COUNTY
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Updated: Jun 06, 2026