Sarah J. Zimmerman
Sarah Zimmerman
Washington
Washington D.C. (DC)
Family Law
Collaborative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Profile
Sarah Zimmerman practices family law in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Sarah works together with her clients to find creative solutions to resolve their delicate and often complex family law matters utilizing the Collaborative Process, mediation, negotiation and, when necessary, litigation. Sarah's practice includes all aspects of family law including custody, divorce, prenuptial-agreements and domestic violence matters. Sarah has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in DC and as one of the 88 “Top Divorce Lawyers” in DC. In addition to being named as a Washington, DC Super Lawyer in 2010 and 2011, she was also selected for the 2010 and 2011 lists of Best Lawyers in America.
Selected To
2012 Washington DC Super Lawyers
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2011
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2010
About Sarah Zimmerman
Admitted: 1998, Washington D.C.
Professional Webpage: www.feldesmantucker.com/pages/team_members/view.php?team_mem...
Honors and Awards:
- Board Member, DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2010-2011
Bar/Professional Activity:
- D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member • District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section and Women's Bar Association, Member • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and Women's Bar Association, Member
Pro bono/Community Service:
- District of Columbia Superior Court, Self-Help Clinic, Volunteer • District of Columbia Superior Court, Attorney Negotiator Project, Volunteer
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Compton v. Hutchins, DC Court of Appeals, 2007: Precedent setting case clarifying the definition of joint custody in the District of Columbia. • Ellis v. Bjorgung, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, 2010: Affirming default judgment against Husband including award of significant portion of World Bank Pension to Wife.
Educational Background:
- JD with honors, George Washington University, 1996; BA, Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1989.
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