J. Zachary Zimmerman - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
260 Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 2700 Atlanta, GA 30303
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Atlanta Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 08/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Copyright/ Patent Infringement Litigation
- Family Law
- Litigation Avoidance
Attorney Information
Overview
Prior to joining Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP, Zachary clerked for the Hon. Frank J. Jordan, Jr., Judge, Superior Court, Chattahoochee Circuit. His experience as a judicial clerk provided him with a first-hand knowledge of the judicial system, which he applies to his litigation practice in state and federal courts today.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine (2024-2026)
Other Sources of Feedback About J. Zachary Zimmerman
Included on the 2027 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia
J.D.
Honors: Erle Philips Scholarship Recipient (2003)
Non Legal Education
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Saint Louis University, B.S., 1999
Business Management
Honors: magna cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Co-Managing Partner
Representative Clients
Represented startup founder successfully obtaining dismissal of multiple high-exposure claims—including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and trade secret misappropriation—brought by former investors
Represented financial institutions and their assignees securing foreclosure confirmations on commercial properties in dozens of cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and preserving the ability to recover deficiencies.
Won appeal in the Eleventh Circuit, successfully reversing an unfavorable ruling for insured real estate broker client related to a denial of coverage for an innocent insured coverage dispute. Following appeal, won summary judgment awarding insurance coverage to client, enabling the resolution of a four-year lawsuit.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2003
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Litigation Group
- Georgia Bar Association, Litigation Group
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Contact
260 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Suite 2700
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone Number: 404-418-4110
Fax Number: 404-688-6840
Email: Send a message
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