Holbrook, New York, United States
Mr. Zahn began his legal career right out of law school with the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society and worked n both the Family Court and Criminal divisions. (84-87). In 1987 he was employed by CNA Insurance Company as part of their "in house" counsel group of attorneys up until 1989 when he went out on his own into private practice where he has remained since. His practice of law is limited to only Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Serious Personal Injury and Appeal cases. The office is very selective in taking on cases which often proceed to trial because of low ball offers for our clients to obtain justice. This selective case selection has allowed the office to provide each of our client's with the utmost in professional dedication, time and quality of care that their particular case deserves. "One on One Quality Legal Representation" is not just the office motto, it our a way of life In October of 2021 Mr. Zahn was also admitted to practice law in the State of Vermont.
With over 35 plus years of Trial experience and success the legal practice is devoted solely to representing clients in Lawyer Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Medical or Hospital Malpractice, Serious Personal Injury and appeals in those practice areas. Mr. Zahn was also recently admitted to practice law in the State of Vermont.
As an employee of CNA Insurance Company as their "in house" counsel. The position involved legally defending all CNA policy holders who were sued as a defendant for hurting or even killing someone else because of their alleged negligence.
Mr. Zahn's first job right out of law school was with the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society. Specifically, Mr. Zahn worked in Family Court which involved numerous non-jury trials concerning child custody, visitation, paternity, child support, child abuse and child neglect, family offenses and the termination of parental rights. After a year and a half in the Family Court division, Mr. Zahn transferred to the Criminal Division. Mr. Zahn represented individuals charged with felonies, misdemeanors and violations of the New York State Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Mr. Zahn interned during his second year of law school with Judge Robert L. Nolan of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court . Thereafter, Judge Nolan offered Mr. Zahn a paying position as his law clerk where he worked part time during his third year of law school. Mr. Zahn's duties included performing legal research for the Court, drafting of legal decisions on motions and after hearings or trials, reviewing recommendations and decisions of referee's and then drafting the court's order either approving or over ruling the recommendations. Was present for trial sessions of the court and for pre-trial and trial conferences in chambers.
Mr. Zahn attended with legislator Whrenburg meetings of the Suffolk County Legislature, was present with legislature Whrenburg all committee meetings that he was a member or Chairman of including the Public Safety and Transportation of Hazardous Material committees. Mr. Zahn also performed significant research on certain issues before the committees and personally presented that research to the sub-committee specifically regarding the placarding system then being used on all trucks and vehicles that were involved in the transporting of hazardous materials in Suffolk County.