Harvey L. Ziff

Harvey L. Ziff is a California personal injury attorney who represents people injured through the actions of others. He has devoted his private practice to helping accident victims and their families pursue compensation in a wide range of personal injury cases. His background on both sides of the criminal justice system gives him substantial courtroom experience and a practical understanding of trial preparation, evidence, and advocacy.

Harvey earned a B.S. from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Stanford University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Stanford Law Review from 1966 to 1967. He continued his legal education at Northwestern University, earning an LL.M. in 1969. This academic foundation prepared him to analyze complex issues and present cases with clarity and care.

Harvey began his legal career as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Francisco from 1968 to 1969. In that role, he prosecuted felony cases through trial and developed valuable courtroom skills. From 1969 to 1970, he served as a Deputy Public Defender in Santa Clara County, gaining further trial experience while representing accused individuals. He entered private practice in 1971 and soon chose to focus his work on representing personal injury victims and their families.

Harvey L. Ziff has been selected for Northern California Super Lawyers from 2001 through 2025. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has obtained a million-dollar verdict. His professional memberships include the State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as vice president in 2001. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to trial advocacy and injured clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ziff & Cohn
• Vice President, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association (2001)
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Northwestern University
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Stanford University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Science (BS)