Bradley M. Zamczyk

Partner

San Francisco, CA

He/Him

"I work hard for my clients, and I enjoy the practice of law."

415-393-0137

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Bradley M. Zamczyk

Partner

San Francisco, CA

He/Him

"I work hard for my clients, and I enjoy the practice of law."

415-393-0137

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About Bradley

Leveraging decades of experience, Brad represents clients nationwide and internationally in arbitrations and trials across diverse matters. In personal injury claims, he handles automobile and e-scooter accidents, product liability, wrongful death, and premises liability. He defends rideshare drivers against sexual and physical assault claims and uninsured motorist cases. Brad also advises large insurance companies on a broad range of issues.

In product liability, Brad manages claims involving exercise equipment, toys, bicycles, and household products. He defends professional liability claims against lawyers, insurers, health care providers, insurance agents and brokers, and real estate agents. Beyond trial defense for fraud and negligence, Brad counsels lawyers responding to state bar complaints and assists insurance clients with bad faith and contribution claims.

Brad successfully defended a complex personal injury arbitration involving multiple accidents over several years and extensive medical records from both the US and overseas. After a 10-hour mediation, the mediator ruled in Brad's client's favor.

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Experience

Retained as primary counsel responsible for the defense of more than 200 rideshare drivers involving claims arising out of auto accidents, sexual assaults, physical assaults, and wrongful death. In handling these cases, the Hinshaw team led hundreds of depositions of plaintiffs, treating doctors, experts, and other witnesses and is responsible for implementing litigation strategy involving law and motion, discovery, expert retention, and resolution strategy. To date, Hinshaw has attended nearly 100 mediations and coordinated with many of the rideshare company's lawyers regarding mediation strategy and issues.
Handled a trial spanning 20 days in Stockton Superior Court involving damages to a plaintiff's blueberry crop.
Defended a California State Bar action seeking disbarment of an attorney for mishandling settlement funds, including allegations of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. After trial, the judge rejected the bar’s attempts at disbarment and recommended a 90-day suspension.
Successfully defended a large real estate brokerage in a complex fraud and negligence claim.
Obtained summary judgment on the issue of causation and damages on behalf of a mid-size law firm in a contentious legal malpractice case arising out of underlying trust and estate issues.

Credentials

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, JD, 1990
University of California – Berkeley, BA, 1985

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California
US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California
US District Court for the Central District of California
US District Court for the Eastern District of California
US District Court for the Northern District of California

Thought Leadership

Hinshaw Newsletters

The Professional Line - December 2012 Edition, Dec 17, 2012
The Professional Line - December 2011 Edition, Dec 12, 2011
The Professional Line - January 2011 Edition, Jan 31, 2011

Lawyers for the Profession® Alerts

Ethical Wall Does Not Preclude Disqualification of Firm, Jul 8, 2015
District Court Declines to Extend Business Judgment Rule to Corporate Officers, Aug 2, 2012

Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter

The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter - Recent Developments in Risk Management - December 2015 Edition, Dec 1, 2015

Interests

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When he is not spending time with his wife and daughter, Brad likes to cycle and run. To date, he has completed seven century rides—100-mile bike races.