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John C. (Jack) Zinda

Plano Family AttorneyFounding Partner

Jack Zinda is a native Texan and a founding partner of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC.  He was recently selected as a 2009 “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly, which is a listing of the up and coming attorneys in the state of Texas.
Jack focuses on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, injuries due to product defects, wrongful deaths, 18 wheeler accidents, commercial litigation, and family law.

As a trial attorney Jack takes pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries.

Jack has been lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.  These have typically been against dangerous truck drivers, drunk drivers, and corporations who manufacture dangerous products.
Jack graduated from Baylor University School of Law. Baylor is a particularly rigorous program, which was recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the six best law schools in the nation for litigation. While at Baylor, Jack was one of the finalists in the prestigious Bob and Karen Wortham Practice Court Competition.

He received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University, in nearby Georgetown Texas where he received degrees in Political Science and Business. Jack's diverse background allows him to understand both the legal and practical aspects of legal disputes. While at Southwestern Jack played on the Basketball Team, an experience that left him with a strong work ethic and a competitive drive which serves his clients well.

When not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Melissa.

Practice Areas:

  • Catastrophic Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Deaths
  • 18 Wheeler Accidents
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Product Injuries
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Family Law

Memberships & Licenses

  • Texas Bar Association
  • Austin Bar Association
  • Texas Trial Lawyers
  • Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
  • Brain Injury Association of Texas
  • Williamson County Bar Association
  • Licensed to Practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • American Bar Association

Accomplishments:

  • Selected by Texas Monthly in 2009 as a "Rising Star"
  • Graduate of Trial Advocates College of Texas
  • NCAA Athlete - Southwestern University Basketball Team
  • Finalist Bob and Karen Wortham Practice Court Competition

Publications & Presentations:

  • "Common Legal Issues Facing People with T.B.I." - Brain Injury Association of Texas - 24th Annual Conference

Education:

  • Baylor University School of Law, J.D.
  • Southwestern University, B.A., Business and Political Science