Robert A. Zermeno Jr. Email and Phone Number

Proven trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs in personal injury, employment, and business litigation claims. Prior to joining Knypstra Hermes, Mr. Zermeno served as a shareholder/partner at an international civil litigation defense firm with a success record of over 95 percent in cases that reached a jury verdict conclusion. In 2019, Mr. Zermeno joined Knypstra Hermes as a partner after he realized his passion was not in defending insurance companies, but rather working for those injured by wrongdoing. Mr. Zermeno’s extensive experience working for defense firms provides him with a unique perspective in relation to the tactics and strategies implemented by insurance companies, corporations, and defense attorneys. This experience allows Mr. Zermeno to represent plaintiffs more effectively and obtain the best possible results.

Experienced in all phases of litigation and case management from initial assessment, strategy and carrier reporting, through discovery and trial. Exercise extensive responsibility in defending and counseling clients against professional negligence, product liability, employment, insurance, contract and personal injury claims. Counsel client/s, percipient, and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony; take and defend depositions, including plaintiffs, expert witnesses, corporate officers, physicians and employers. Participate in alternative dispute resolution, including numerous arbitrations, mediations and settlement negotiations on behalf of corporations, physicians and individuals. First chair and second chair trial experience.

Maintained own caseload of 10 to 15 cases. Participated in arbitrations, mediations and depositions. Responsible for law and motion, discovery, witness interviews and documents management. Interfaced with experts during trial preparation. Successfully represented and counseled clients regarding their claims, including business litigation, professional neglignece, wrongful termination, personal injury and contract disputes.