ATTORNEY PROFILE




PHILOSOPHY: As an attorney, Mr. Zimmer strives to obtain the best
results he can for his clients. He understands that for them it’s not
just a case, but their very lives are in turmoil.
All of his cases are personally handled by
him and are never “farmed out” or passed
off to someone else. He personally oversees
every case and is available to speak directly
to his clients. Mr. Zimmer sincerely believes
this direct communication with his clients is
important to providing the best legal
representation for a client.
Mr. Zimmer provides a high level of personal
attention and communication, involving his
clients in every important legal decision that
impacts their lives. He is a dedicated advocate who will stand by your
side through every step of the legal process.
He will pursue the most efficient legal course
to achieve the best possible outcome, from
effective bargaining and negotiations to
skilled trial advocacy as a last resort.
BACKGROUND: Ronald Scott Zimmer was born on Long Island in 1971
and has lived his entire life in the area. As an attorney, Mr. Zimmer is
committed to bringing his expertise, understanding and enthusiasm
to bear for his clients. Due to his extensive legal experience, Mr.
Zimmer brings a great depth of knowledge to every case he handles.
He is a zealous advocate in representing and protecting the rights of
his clients.
EDUCATION: Mr. Zimmer attended Stony Brook University, and
graduated with a B.A. in 1993. He went on to attend the Touro College
Jacob Fuchsberg Law Center, where he received a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
in June 2000.
EXPERIENCE: Mr. Zimmer was admitted to the New York State Bar in
December 2000. While attending law school, he interned for the
Department of Probation at the Courthouse in Central Islip, acting as a
trial advocate obtaining Orders of Protection for those in need. From
1997 through December 2000, Mr. Zimmer worked in the field of
matrimonial law, writing hundreds of successful motions presented
before the Court. In May of 2001, Mr. Zimmer founded the Law Firm of
Ronald S. Zimmer. Although he excels in several areas of the law, he
most enjoys representing clients on family law and divorce matters.
Mr. Zimmer's areas of expertise are focused on matrimonial and family
law, including extensive trial practice, as well as Appellate practice.
Throughout his career, Mr. Zimmer has worked with VIBS (Victims
Information Bureau Service), and the Long Island Women’s Coalition
for efforts in protecting the rights of battered and abused women. He
has volunteered his time with the dinner committee and legal
resource council of VIBS helping to raise funds in the pursuit of
ending domestic violence against battered and abused women. Mr.
Zimmer actively works on modest means panel cases referred by the
Suffolk County Bar Association and is also a member of the Suffolk
County 18-b Family Court Panel of Attorneys.
His clients include bankers, police officers, firemen, teachers,
nurses, and housewives. Throughout his career, Mr. Zimmer has
developed a strong record of success that is recognized not only by
his clients but by his fellow attorneys as well.
ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS: Mr. Zimmer is a member of the Suffolk
County Bar Association (1999-2009) and was admitted to practice law
in the State of New York, as well as being admitted in the Federal
Circuit Courts, Federal Court of Appeals for the U.S. Armed Forces,
United States Court of Claims, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Zimmer has received awards for outstanding trial advocacy as
well as exceptional service to the community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Mr. Zimmer is a
strong proponent in giving back to the
community he is such an integral part
of. He believes that it is his obligation
to support and help his community and
to be of service however possible.
It was in this vane that Mr. Zimmer
became an unpaid member of the
Suffolk County Auxiliary Police in 2003.
The SCAP is a community-based group
of highly trained volunteers under the
wing of the Suffolk County Police
Department, whose primary function
is to assist police officers at scenes
requiring police presence, provide
patrols in marked police cars to reduce the incidents of crime and
vandalism, traffic control, and to provide security or crowd control at
parades, marathons, and other community events. After a four-year
period as an Auxiliary Patrolman in the Fourth Precinct, he was
promoted to the rank of Sergeant.


Ronald Zimmer with
Supreme Court Chief
Justice John Roberts