Keith J. Zimmerman
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly experienced and accomplished attorney who has dedicated his career to representing labor organizations and individuals in struggles against the government and business interests. Law firm leader and mentor. Long-time resident of Baltimore City committed to public education and city life.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney/Shareholder
Kahn, Smith & Collins, P.A.
02.1998 - Current
- 42 years of legal experience representing labor organizations and individuals.
- Counsel and represent clients in collective bargaining negotiations, interest and rights arbitrations, mediation, impasse and fact-finding proceedings, union representation proceedings, civil and criminal cases, administrative proceedings, and appellate practice.
- Counsel and advise union leadership in internal and external relations.
- Prepare and present educational materials for union leadership and union members.
- Manage law firm operations.
Partner
Godoff & Zimmerman
03.1982 - 02.1998
General practice representing clients in personal injury and workers' compensation matters, family law, wills and estates, juvenile and criminal cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Labor Relations
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01.1977
J.D. -
Antioch School of Law
Washington, DC05.1980
Skills
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Representation
- Strategy Development
- Collective Bargaining
- Interest and Rights Arbitration
- Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Practice Management
- Leadership and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Recognized by peers as a Best Lawyer® since 2012.
- Recognized by peers as a Super Lawyer® since 2007.
- Recognized multiple times as a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® in the fields of Education Law, Labor Law-Unions, Labor Law-Individuals, Litigation-Labor and Employment.
- Served as a member and Chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.
- Counsel of record in over a dozen reported appellate court decisions.
- Avid endurance cyclist and fundraiser for Moveable Feast.
- Married for 40 years with two adult sons and one grandson.
Timeline
Attorney/Shareholder
Kahn, Smith & Collins, P.A.
02.1998 - Current
Partner
Godoff & Zimmerman
03.1982 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Labor Relations
Cornell University
J.D. -
Antioch School of Law
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