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Recent California Supreme Court Ruling Changes the Legal Definition of Employees vs. Independent Contractors.
The California Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on April 30, 2018 that will have major implications in determining whether a worker is legally considered an “employee” or an “independent contractor” in the Golden State. In Dynamex Operations, Inc. v. Superior...
The NorthCoast Journal “Best Of 2018” Nomination
The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP is honored to have been nominated as Best Humboldt County Law Firm in the Northcoast Journal's "Best Of 2018" competition. Zachary Zwerdling, Heidi Holmquist Wells, and Nate Zwerdling bring a combined 52-years of legal experience...
Heidi Holmquist Wells selected as a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”
The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP is proud to announce that partner Heidi Holmquist Wells has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the “40 Under 40” outstanding criminal defense trial attorneys in California. “Each of our distinguished Top 40 under...
Teen Court Attorney Mentorship
Heidi Holmquist Wells and Nate Zwerdling are proud to begin volunteering as attorney mentors for Humboldt County's Teen Court. Teen Court is a real court of law that first-time juvenile offenders may participate in, as an alternative to the juvenile justice system. ...
Hosting a Super Bowl Party this Year? Beware of the Potential Consequences of Serving Alcohol to Minors
Super Bowl parties have become a stalwart American tradition, as millions enjoy the biggest game of the year at an afternoon viewing party complete with buffalo wings, chili, and, perhaps most likely, plentiful amounts of booze. If you are hosting a party at your...
FROM CRIMINAL DEFENSE TO PERSONAL INJURY
One of the things I have always valued is justice. When people say that the world isn’t fair, my response is that’s because we aren’t trying hard enough to make it that way. Our society works because as individuals we all have the right to seek justice in the courts...
Your Rights if You Have Been the Victim of Sexual Assault or Harassment
In recent weeks, the news has been inundated with disturbing stories of powerful men committing sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood, the business world, and politics. The public outcry to these accusations seems to be ushering in a watershed moment in American...
Heidi Holmquist Wells – New Partner at the Zwerdling Law Firm
Heidi Holmquist Wells is a local attorney who has been winning cases in Humboldt County since 2010. Whether it is a simple DUI where the client just wants the fairest deal possible, to a murder case with complex litigation issues, Heidi always treats her cases and...
Lawnstock 2017
Zachary Zwerdling founded this event 7 years ago. In years past, the event was held at Mr. Zwerdling's home. This is the first year it will be held in a public location. We hope to have as many people as possible join us. Please check the event page with details about...
Bill Connell’s Memorial Service
Bill Connell's Memorial Last Friday, Zach Zwerdling delivered remarks at Bill Connell's courtroom memorial service. Mr. Connell was the Chief Public Defender of Humboldt County from 1965 to 1997. A video of the memorial service can be found here. Mr....
Recent California Supreme Court Ruling Changes the Legal Definition of Employees vs. Independent Contractors.
The California Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on April 30, 2018 that will have major implications in determining whether a worker is legally considered an “employee” or an “independent contractor” in the Golden State. In Dynamex Operations, Inc. v. Superior...
The NorthCoast Journal “Best Of 2018” Nomination
The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP is honored to have been nominated as Best Humboldt County Law Firm in the Northcoast Journal's "Best Of 2018" competition. Zachary Zwerdling, Heidi Holmquist Wells, and Nate Zwerdling bring a combined 52-years of legal experience...
Heidi Holmquist Wells selected as a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”
The Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP is proud to announce that partner Heidi Holmquist Wells has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the “40 Under 40” outstanding criminal defense trial attorneys in California. “Each of our distinguished Top 40 under...
Teen Court Attorney Mentorship
Heidi Holmquist Wells and Nate Zwerdling are proud to begin volunteering as attorney mentors for Humboldt County's Teen Court. Teen Court is a real court of law that first-time juvenile offenders may participate in, as an alternative to the juvenile justice system. ...
Hosting a Super Bowl Party this Year? Beware of the Potential Consequences of Serving Alcohol to Minors
Super Bowl parties have become a stalwart American tradition, as millions enjoy the biggest game of the year at an afternoon viewing party complete with buffalo wings, chili, and, perhaps most likely, plentiful amounts of booze. If you are hosting a party at your...
FROM CRIMINAL DEFENSE TO PERSONAL INJURY
One of the things I have always valued is justice. When people say that the world isn’t fair, my response is that’s because we aren’t trying hard enough to make it that way. Our society works because as individuals we all have the right to seek justice in the courts...
Your Rights if You Have Been the Victim of Sexual Assault or Harassment
In recent weeks, the news has been inundated with disturbing stories of powerful men committing sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood, the business world, and politics. The public outcry to these accusations seems to be ushering in a watershed moment in American...
Heidi Holmquist Wells – New Partner at the Zwerdling Law Firm
Heidi Holmquist Wells is a local attorney who has been winning cases in Humboldt County since 2010. Whether it is a simple DUI where the client just wants the fairest deal possible, to a murder case with complex litigation issues, Heidi always treats her cases and...
Lawnstock 2017
Zachary Zwerdling founded this event 7 years ago. In years past, the event was held at Mr. Zwerdling's home. This is the first year it will be held in a public location. We hope to have as many people as possible join us. Please check the event page with details about...
Bill Connell’s Memorial Service
Bill Connell's Memorial Last Friday, Zach Zwerdling delivered remarks at Bill Connell's courtroom memorial service. Mr. Connell was the Chief Public Defender of Humboldt County from 1965 to 1997. A video of the memorial service can be found here. Mr....
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