Richard F. Zimmerman, III

Richard “Richie” Zimmerman, III, obtained his law degree from Louisiana State University in 2007. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal Courts as well as the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Richie’s desire to become a trial lawyer and be in the courtroom developed during law school while working as a law clerk for trial lawyers. Upon graduating, Richie joined Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys and hit the ground running. Since 2008, Richie has obtained verdicts and settlements for his clients that total more than $500 Million. Richie’s cases have been featured in legal publications numerous times, documenting the results he has obtained for his clients.

At the age of 29, Richie was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. The National Trial Lawyers Association selected Richie to be named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 trial lawyers since 2012.

Richie is married to Leigh Zimmerman, and they have five children. They are active members of St. George Catholic Church. When not practicing law, Richie also enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, managing Cypress Point Hunting Lodge in Clayton, Louisiana, and supporting LSU Athletics. 

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Some of Richie’s most notable case results include:

• $252,000,000 — Paramedic suffers catastrophic injuries after an ambulance is struck by a power line company truck.
• $75,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, and multiple fractures.
• $19,000,000 — Falling tree branch resulting in the wrongful death of a child.
• $14,000,000 — Trucking collision resulting in brain injury, broken arm, and cervical and lumbar disc injuries.
• $10,100,000 — Trucking collision resulting in brain and internal organ injuries.
• $9,475,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in internal organ injuries, pelvic fracture, and back injury.
• $9,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in brain and neck injuries.
• $8,750,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in brain, neck, and back injuries.
• $8,415,000 — Bicyclist struck by an SUV, resulting in severe back and pelvic injuries.
• $8,200,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in brain injury, inner ear injury, and herniated disc.
• $7,650,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in mild traumatic brain injury and herniated cervical and lumbar discs.
• $7,000,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in neck and back injuries.
• $6,790,000 — T-bone collision involving an 18-wheeler resulting in brain and spinal injuries.
• $5,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in multiple herniated discs requiring neck and back surgery.
• $5,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in traumatic brain injury to a young child.
• $3,500,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in severe neck, back, and shoulder injuries.
• $3,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision in Texas resulting in neck and back injuries.
• $2,550,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in spinal injuries to a mother and daughter.
• $2,525,000 — Aggravation of a pre-existing back injury resulting in two surgeries.
• $2,250,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in herniated discs requiring surgery.
• $2,000,000 — T-bone collision resulting in severe neck injuries requiring extensive surgery.
• $2,000,000 — ATV rollover resulting in brain and spinal injuries.
• $1,750,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in mild traumatic brain injury and herniated cervical discs.
• $1,700,000 — Rear-end collision aggravating a pre-existing neck injury and requiring spinal surgery.
• $1,700,000 — T-bone collision resulting in multiple facial, pelvic, and leg fractures.
• $1,700,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in neck injuries requiring surgery.
• $1,550,000 — Sideswipe collision resulting in multiple herniated cervical discs requiring surgery.
• $1,425,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in back injuries requiring injections and surgery.
• $1,400,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in back surgeries for both husband and wife.
• $1,400,000 — Rear-end collision involving an 18-wheeler resulting in back surgery.
• $1,250,000 — T-bone collision involving a delivery van resulting in spinal injuries requiring surgery.
• $1,250,000 — Pedestrian struck by a passenger vehicle, resulting in wrongful death.
• $1,100,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in back injuries requiring future surgery.
• $1,050,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in neck and back injuries.
• $1,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in neck and back injuries requiring surgery.
• $1,000,000 — Dump truck collision resulting in herniated cervical and lumbar discs.
• $1,000,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in herniated cervical discs requiring neck surgery.
• $1,000,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in neck injuries requiring surgery.
• $1,000,000 — Rear-end collision involving an 18-wheeler resulting in wrongful death.
• $1,000,000 — Rear-end collision involving an 18-wheeler resulting in neck and back injuries.