Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP

12/30/2025

The Zwerdling Law Firm is committed to giving back to the community and we were honored to make year-end donations to Food For People, Humboldt Folklife Society, and the Redwood Jazz Alliance. These organizations play an important role in supporting our neighbors, preserving local culture, and enriching life in Humboldt County. We are proud to support their work and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community that supports us.

The Zwerdling Law Firm is grateful to call the North Coast home. All of our attorneys and staff live in Humboldt County, and we take great pride in being part of this vibrant community. Living and working here means more than having an office—it means showing up, participating, and supporting the people and organizations that make this place special.

11/03/2025

Important Legal Notice regarding Changes in California’s Wrongful Death Laws

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, it is IMPERATIVE that you speak to a lawyer as soon as possible so that a lawsuit can be filed before the end of this year. While there is generally a two-year statute of limitations (deadline) to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim against private parties or entities, the sunset date on CCP Section 377.34 has not yet been extended. Therefore, as of now, unless your wrongful death and survivorship action case is filed before December 31, 2025, you will lose the ability to collect valuable pre-death pain and suffering suffering.

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Imagine that your mother is driving home from running errands. As she comes to a stop at a red light, the semi-truck behind her rear ends her at significant speed. The crash causes massive injuries, rendering your mother unconscious. She is in a coma for two months in a hospital out of the area befo...

08/07/2025

Nate Zwerdling Voted North Coast Journal’s 2025 Best Attorney in Humboldt

06/04/2025

https://zwerdlinglaw.com/blog/the-north-coast-journals-best-of-humboldt-2025/

We are honored to learn that The Zwerdling Law Firm has been nominated for Best Law Firm in the North Coast Journal's 2025 "Best of Humboldt" Competition.

Not only that, Partner Nate Zwerdling has been nominated in the Best Attorney Category for the first time! While Founding Partner Zachary Zwerdling has been crowned Best Attorney by our community several times, including in 2024, we are excited to celebrate his son Nate's nomination this year. His work to recover losses incurred by our neighbors, especially in the last year, has been impressive and prolific.

Nate's practice is devoted solely to representing individuals injured by the wrongdoing of others and families who have suffered the loss of loved ones in wrongful death matters. He shares his father’s dedication to providing the best quality legal representation with compassion and integrity. Nate is active in the community serving on nonprofit boards, does volunteer mentoring through the Teen Court Program, and is the 2025 Vice-President of the Humboldt County Bar Association.

All of the attorneys at The Zwerdling Law Firm, Zachary Zwerdling, Heidi Wells, Richard Dalrymple, and Nate Zwerdling, want to thank the Humboldt community for all their support over the years. We have obtained multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts, and are the only locally based law firm solely devoted to practicing personal injury law. If you or someone you love has been injured, please feel free to give us a call.

We would appreciate your vote for our office and for Nate Zwerdling in the "Best of Humboldt" Competition. Voting is open through June 30 by going to this link and clicking on the "Attorney" and "Law Firm" categories:

https://boh.northcoastjournal.com/services

We are honored to learn that the North Coast Journal has nominated The Zwerdling Law Firm for “Best Law Office” and Nate Zwerdling for “Best Attorney” in 2025’s “Best of Humboldt” competition. The attorneys at the Zwerdling Law Firm are Zachary Zwerdling, Heidi Wells, Richard Dalrymple...

05/30/2025

We love supporting the arts in our beautiful community. Thank you Humboldt Folklife Society for the wonderful work you do ❤️.

05/07/2025

May is National Bike Month and Bike Month Humboldt is again organizing Bike Month events in Humboldt County. The Bike Month Challenge lasts all month and on May 31, 2025, the Bike Celebration Fair will be held at the Jefferson Community Park in Eureka from 11am to 2pm for the community to gather and appreciate all of the benefits that cycling brings to the community. For the second year in a row, The Zwerdling Law Firm is a proud sponsor of Humboldt’s Bike Month as a “Bike Friendly Business.” Check out other local businesses participating in National Bike Month, as well as a list of local Bike Month Events at https://bikemonthhumboldt.org

Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are an all too often regular occurrence nationwide and on the streets of Humboldt County. The Zwerdling Law Firm works hard to protect the rights of cyclists on the roads. If you suffered injuries because of someone else’s wrongdoing while cycling in Humboldt County, we will fight for a fair recovery on your behalf. For nearly five decades, The Zwerdling Law Firm has represented many cyclists involved in collisions involving irresponsible motor vehicle drivers as well as the families of cyclists in wrongful death cases.

If you or someone you know has been injured while cycling in Humboldt County, reach out to The Zwerdling Law Firm for a free and confidential review of your case.

01/13/2025

California drivers will see a significant change in their minimum auto liability insurance requirements. For the first time in over 56 years, California has updated its mandatory coverage limits to better protect drivers and car crash victims alike. Visit https://zwerdlinglaw.com/blog/ to read our blog post.

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08/10/2024

The Zwerdling Law Firm is a proud sponsor of this year's Obon Festival on Sunday, August 11 in the Creamery District of Arcata.

The Zwerdling Law Firm is proud to sponsor the Third Annual Obon Festival on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Creamery District in Arcata. The Obon Festival is a traditional Japanese festival to honor those who came before us. The event is organized by Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity...

08/01/2024

Thanks again Humboldt County.

06/05/2024

We are honored to learn that the North Coast Journal has nominated The Zwerdling Law Firm for “Best Law Office” and Zachary Zwerdling for “Best Attorney” in 2024’s “Best of Humboldt” competition. The attorneys at the Zwerdling Law Firm are Zachary Zwerdling, Heidi Wells, Richard Dalrymple, and Nathaniel Zwerdling.

Zach has practiced law in Humboldt County for 48 years. He has devoted himself to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. He has won many major cases and has also been active in the community, providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit corporations. The Zwerdling Law Firm shares Zach's commitment and dedication to the North Coast. We would appreciate your vote for Zach and the Law Firm.

Here is the link to vote, which you can do once a day until June 30:

https://boh.northcoastjournal.com/services

https://zwerdlinglaw.com/blog/the-north-coast-journals-best-of-humboldt-2024/

05/09/2024

May is National Bike Month! The Zwerdling Law Firm is a proud sponsor of the Bike Month Humboldt Coalition as a "Bike Friendly Business." Check out other local businesses participating in National Bike Month, as well as a list of local Bike Month Events, at https://bikemonthhumboldt.org/.

The Zwerdling Law Firm routinely represents bicyclists injured by negligent motor vehicle drivers. Humboldt County is a cycling paradise with many world-famous routes, and locals routinely use bicycles as an economical and environmentally conscious mode of transportation. Unfortunately, motor vehicle versus bicycle collisions can often lead to devastating consequences for the cyclist.

California Vehicle Code Section 21200 provides that all bicyclists share the same rights and responsibilities on the road as motor vehicles, and are required to follow the same rules regarding right of way, traffic flow, and traffic signs. Similarly, motorists must respect the rights of cyclists on the road. If you or someone you know has been injured while cycling in Humboldt County, reach out to The Zwerdling Law Firm for a free and confidential review of your case.