Harvey L. Ziff
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Harvey L. Ziff
Biography
Harvey Ziff has again been honored as being listed as a "Northern California Super Lawyer" based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs.
Harvey Ziff attended the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania (BS) and Stanford University School of Law. While at Stanford, Mr. Ziff served as editor on the Stanford Law Review from 1966-1967. Mr. Ziff also earned a masters of law (LLM) from Northwestern University (1969).
After graduating from Stanford University School of Law, Mr. Ziff served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Francisco from 1968–1969 where he successfully prosecuted felony cases through trial. From 1969–1970 Mr. Ziff served as a Deputy Public Defender in Santa Clara County and continued to gain extensive and valuable trial experience.
In 1971, he went into private practice with his partner David Weinberg and shortly after that, decided to dedicate his practice to representing personal injury victims and their families in all kinds of personal injury cases. He now practices in partnership with his attorney daughter, Adrienne Cohn.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Ziff & Cohn
Year: Current
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Deputy Public Defender Santa Clara County
Year: 1969 - 1970
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Special Assistant U.S. Attorney San Francisco
Year: 1968 - 1969
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Professional Associations
San Mateo County Bar Association Member (Current)
Consumer Attorneys of California Member (Current)
State Bar of California Member (Current)
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Palo Alto Bar Association Member (Current)
Santa Clara County Bar Association Member (Current)
Awards
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Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Note: 2007-2015
Education
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Stanford Law School J.D. (1967)
Honors: Stanford Law Review Board of Editors.
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Northwestern University School of Law LL.M. (1969) | Advanced Criminal Law Program.
Honors: Ford Foundation Fellowship.
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The Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania B.S.
Websites
https://www.harveyziff.com/harvey-l-ziff.html
Harvey L. Ziff's Website Profile
http://www.harveyziff.com/
Ziff & Cohn Website
Ziff & Cohn
4962 El Camino Real, #126, Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 691-9040