Public Policy Advocates

Robert Zimmerman, Partner, has litigated a wide variety of disputes in state and federal courts in the areas of employment, business, real estate, zoning and constitutional law. He represents public and private companies and individuals and has been appointed special counsel multiple times by both the Ohio Attorney General and the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney. He is a winning first chair jury trial lawyer and has successfully argued cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and numerous Ohio Appellate Courts.Complementing his litigation practice, Mr. Zimmerman has over 20 years experience in state, county and local politics and government. He was elected to the Shaker Heights City Council in 2005, where he serves as Chairperson of the Safety and Public Works Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and served as President of the Shaker Heights Democratic Club. Mr. Zimmerman worked in the administrations of Governor Richard F. Celeste and Attorneys General Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr. and Lee Fisher. He has successfully managed political campaigns and has been elected a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Mr. Zimmerman has advanced economic development projects as an executive agency lobbyist.