Howard Zimmerle CV
Honors:
“Superb” rating by Avvo.com
“Leading Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers
“Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
"Distinguished” and "High Ethical Standing" ratings by Martindale-Hubbell
Education:
University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 2002)
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2005)
Admitted to Practice:
State of Iowa (2005)
State of Illinois (2006)
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (2006)
Employment History:
Zimmerle Law (2023 - present)
Warner & Zimmerle (2012 – 2023)
Michael J. Warner & Associates (2006-2011)
McDonald, Woodward & Ivers (2005-2006)
Professional Organizations:
Iowa State Bar Association Litigation Section Council (2018 – present)
Iowa Association for Justice Amicus Curiae Committee (2018 – present)
Illinois State Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Planning Committee (2016-present)
Illinois Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education (2015 – 2016)
Iowa Association for Justice (2010 – present)
Illinois Bar Association Workers Compensation Section Council (2009 – 2013)
Judge – Iowa High School Mock Trial Competition (2009, 2016, 2020); Cornshucker College Mock Trial Competition (2009)
Civil Arbitrator for 14th Judicial Circuit (2008 – present)
Iowa Bar Association Jury Instructions Committee (2008 – 2017)
American Association for Justice (2006 – present)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (2006 – present)
Rock Island County Bar Association (2006 – present)
Illinois State Bar Association (2006 – present)
Iowa Defense Counsel Association (2006)
Scott County Bar Association (2005 – present)
Iowa State Bar Association (2005 – present)
Journal of Corporation Law
Writer (2003-2004)
Senior Associate Editor (2004-2005)
Publications:
Common Sense v. The EEOC: Co-worker Ostracism and Shunning as Retaliation Under Title VII, 30 J.Corp.L. 627 (2005)
Quad Cities Injury Lawyers Blog at http://www.qcinjurylawyers.wordpress.com
Rock Island Workers Compensation Blog at http://www.rockislandworkerscompensationattorney.wordpress.com
Speaking Engagements:
Moderator - ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series, 2022
Moderator – “Project Management” ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series, via Zoom September 2021
“Cross Examination of Experts” Table Clinic, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series, Springfield, September 26, 2019
Moderator – A Balancing Act: Technology Tips and Maximizing Your Profit, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series, Moline, March 31, 2017
“Building a Marketing Plan for Your Practice” with Randy Jacobs and Natalie Murray, A Balancing Act: Technology Tips and Maximizing Your Profit, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series, Moline, March 31, 2017
“Valuing Personal Injury Cases” Scott County Bar Association Last Chance Seminar, Davenport, December 18, 2015
“AMA Guidelines – Disability vs. Impairment” ISBA Advanced Workers Compensation, Fairview Heights, February 20, 2012
“Occupational Disease: Hearing Loss” ISBA Advanced Workers Compensation, Chicago, February 21, 2011
“Rule 90 and Arbitration” Rock Island County Bar Seminar, Rock Island, October 22, 2010
“New File Procedures for Petitioners” ISBA Workers Compensation: Intake & Trial Issues for the Experienced Practitioner, Fairview Heights, February 12, 2010
Community Activities:
Moline Little League Softball - Various roles, including Coach, Divisional Director and Director of Operations
Coach, Lourdes Catholic School Middle School Mock Trial (2019 – present)