Erin Zimmerer

Experience

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  Honorable James P. Cullen

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Law Clerk

  • Researched and writing of judicial opinions.• Also included a broad range of duties such as: conducting legal research, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions, proofreading the judge's orders and opinions, verifying citations, communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings. • Worked cooperatively with chambers staff and court personnel; interacted professionally with counsel, litigants and the public.• At times, maintained the chambers library, and other administrative duties as a law clerk. Show less

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  McShane & Hitchings, LLC

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2005

  Attorney

  • Criminal law practice. • Handled client interviews and new case assignments. • Manage a full case load at all levels of the criminal justice system.

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  Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C.

  Jul 2005 - Apr 2014

  Attorney, Founding and Managing Partner

  • General practice with emphasis on business contracts, family law, criminal law, civil litigation and employment law. • Experienced at every level of contested hearings. • Handle conflict counsel appointments from Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas and Middle District of Pennsylvania. • Managed a full caseload at all levels of the justice system.• Supervised the training of staff and assignment and management of cases.• Developed a budget and oversaw expenditures.• Appointed to Middle District of Pennsylvania CJA Panel. • Represented a Defendant in a 10-week criminal trial in the Middle District, handling over 50,000 pages of discovery.• Developed and grew business across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Show less

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  Scaringi Law

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Attorney

  • Federal Criminal Defense: arraignments, status conferences, guilty pleas, trials and sentencing• Family Law: Divorce, PFA’s, Custody, Support• General Civil Litigation• Criminal Defense• Expungements• Manage local office• Attend community events • Strong litigation background

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  Attorney

  Safety and Labor Management Relations Attorney responsible for:• Employment Law• Hearing Examiner• Reviewing proposed legislation• Drafting Regulations• Drafting administrative, civil and criminal complaints using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc. • Prosecuting cases through all levels of administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings• Attending advisory board meetings on an as needed basis• Filling in for supervisor when he is out of the office• Contract review Show less

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  Cordell & Cordell

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2023

  Senior Litigation Counsel
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  Cervone Law P.C.

  Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

  Senior Attorney