Legal Team
We have a large team of trial lawyers who are highly experienced in personal injury litigation, and who regularly win trials. Insurance companies pay attention to our demands.
Greg Coolidge
Trial Lawyer
Greg Coolidge joined Carpenter & Zuckerman as an attorney in October 2013. Prior to joining the firm, Greg had practiced as an attorney for thirteen years during which he litigated more than 100 toxic injury cases on behalf of workers suffering from various diseases caused by their exposure to toxic chemical products.
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Trial Lawyer
For over four decades, Gary has focused on legal research and writing. Prior to joining Carpenter & Zuckerman, Gary played a key role in the aftermath of the sensational Doris Day litigation. Gary wrote much of the briefing on behalf of Ms. Day’s former attorney/business advisor who successfully sued his insurance carriers for bad faith and his legal counsel for malpractice.
View Full BioAsa Eaton
Trial Lawyer
Asa Eaton is an associate attorney at Carpenter & Zuckerman who stands up for the rights and well-being of injury victims and their loved ones. He is committed to helping his clients obtain maximum compensation so they can properly recover from their injuries and losses. Asa joined Carpenter & Zuckerman in 2018.
View Full BioAshkan Zamani
Trial Lawyer
Ashkan Zamani is a skilled personal injury attorney at Carpenter & Zuckerman who is dedicated to serving as a strong advocate for civility, justice, and helping those who are in need. It is his mission to advocate for people who do not have a voice of their own and to take a stand for justice where justice is nowhere to be found.
View Full BioCarlos A. Hernandez
Trial Lawyer
The idea of “paying it forward” articulated by Ralph Waldo Emerson is and has been a driving force in Carlos’ career and personal life. As a bilingual attorney and son of Mexican and Cuban immigrants, Carlos champions giving authentic voice to individuals and communities in need, including those from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
View Full BioEdward Cherkezian
Trial Lawyer
Edward Cherkezian is a skilled California personal injury lawyer who stands up against billion-dollar insurance companies in order to protect the rights and best interests of injury victims. During his time at Carpenter & Zuckerman, Edward has taken and defended hundreds of depositions, litigated hundreds of personal injury cases, argued hundreds of motions, and obtained millions of dollars in settlements for clients.
View Full BioGina Shandler
Trial Lawyer
Gina Shandler is a trial lawyer at Carpenter & Zuckerman who is passionate about helping people — standing up to those in power on behalf of injured individuals. Gina derives great personal satisfaction in the knowledge that her work makes a difference in the lives of her clients.
View Full BioMario Martinez
Trial Lawyer
Mario Martinez is an associate attorney at Carpenter & Zuckerman. Mario came to CZ Law in August 2017 as a law clerk and remained in that position until he finished law school and passed the bar exam. Mario received his JD from Southwestern Law School in May 2018 where he attended the evening program and at the same time maintained a full-time job.
View Full BioMatthew Singer
Trial Lawyer
Joining Carpenter & Zuckerman Law in 2019, Matthew Singer has worked as a trial lawyer on a broad range of personal injury cases. He leverages his legal expertise to give voice to the voiceless and is fueled by a zealous desire to advocate for the most vulnerable among us.
View Full BioMegan Gyongyos
Trial Lawyer
Megan Gyongyos is a trial lawyer who has nearly a decade of experience handling civil rights, personal injury, and wrongful death cases in state and federal courts in California. Prior to joining Carpenter & Zuckerman, Megan dedicated her career to the litigation of excessive force cases against police officers. During that time, Megan second-chaired 15 trials in state and federal courts in California.
View Full BioMichael Geragos
Trial Lawyer
Michael “Mikey” Geragos is a third-generation Los Angeles trial attorney who fights to ensure that injury victims and their families are fairly compensated for their losses. Prior to working at Carpenter & Zuckerman, Mikey practiced civil litigation, including personal injury law.
View Full BioSasha J. Skaf
Trial Lawyer
Sasha Jeanette Skaf is an associate attorney with Carpenter & Zuckerman. Sasha joined the firm in 2018 after gaining experience at a business litigation defense firm in Los Angeles. Sasha left the defense side in favor of plaintiff’s work, seeking justice and to make injured plaintiffs whole again.
View Full BioVanessa Franco
Trial Lawyer
Vanessa Franco is an associate attorney with Carpenter & Zuckerman. Vanessa joined the firm in 2019 after finishing her legal education at New York Law School. During her career at Carpenter & Zuckerman, Vanessa has become a passionate, aggressive, and determined attorney in providing the best representation to clients
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