In 1991, Paul Zuckerman embarked on his legal career, having graduated near the pinnacle of his class. He joined the ranks of an insurance company as their legal representative, fueled by optimism and the belief that his role was to stand as a dependable advocate for policyholders in their times of need. He approached the position with the idea that, like a good neighbor, he would ensure fair compensation for injured individuals. However, Paul soon realized that his work primarily served to enrich his employer, rather than securing just compensation for those in distress. This awakening led Paul to take a momentous step alongside his law school classmate, John Carpenter, in establishing a groundbreaking type of law firm—one that champions the cause of injured individuals against insurance companies.
Paul's approach to client representation is marked by a profound commitment to providing each client with personalized attention. He goes the extra mile by making unsolicited phone calls to clients to check on their well-being. In his view, it's through such personal attention that a lawyer can foster trust, understand the depths of a client's loss, and empathize with their unique personal story. Paul's dedication has translated into substantial victories, with a total of well over $100 million secured for his clients. Among his notable successes is the achievement of a $13.86 million settlement for a boxer who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury in an automobile collision. Paul's victories also include a $2.1 million settlement for a homeless individual struggling with addiction who had been struck by a garbage truck. Remarkably, that client is now leading a clean and sober life, helping other homeless individuals transition off the streets. Paul also secured $2 million in less than six months for a British woman who was struck by a van during her morning walk and $1.3 million in less than six months for a former male model and songwriter who exacerbated a preexisting spinal injury following a car collision. Further, he obtained $1.23 million for a U.S. Army veteran and former railroad worker who aggravated a back injury due to a car crash.
Paul's educational journey includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and a law degree from Southwestern Law School.
He encapsulates the ethos of Carpenter & Zuckerman, which has grown to be a prominent personal injury law firm on the West Coast. The firm is renowned among insurance companies for consistently securing multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts against them. Fearless in their readiness to litigate, insurance companies recognize their unwavering commitment, making them attentive to their demands. Other law firms have taken note of this, often turning to Carpenter & Zuckerman when insurance companies resist making equitable settlements for their clients. This unyielding reputation allows them to make a significant impact, helping hundreds of individuals each year swiftly obtain the medical treatment and fair compensation they rightfully deserve when facing injury.
