K. Austin Zimmer

K. Austin Zimmer has built a respected career as a trial lawyer with a strong background in federal civil rights defense, municipal litigation, and complex commercial matters. He has served as lead counsel in hundreds of high-stakes disputes and is widely recognized for his focused courtroom strategy and steady support for clients facing difficult situations.

Austin earned his B.S. from Arizona State University before completing his J.D. at DePaul University, College of Law, where he also contributed to the DePaul Law Review. His academic work strengthened his understanding of legal analysis and set the foundation for his approach to developing practical, well-reasoned solutions in litigation.

Austin began his legal path as an Assistant State’s Attorney, gaining trial experience in the Special Prosecutions Unit and securing more than one hundred verdicts. This early work shaped his ability to simplify complex facts, manage demanding trial settings, and provide strong advocacy in matters involving public entities and individual clients.

Austin later expanded his focus to federal civil rights litigation, becoming lead counsel in more than one thousand federal cases. His work includes defending clients in wrongful death actions, employment matters, and defamation claims, along with handling appeals before the Seventh Circuit and the Illinois Appellate Court.

Austin has also been recognized by the AELE Academic Committee as a Litigation Professional in Police Litigation, reflecting his deep understanding of municipal liability. In addition, he frequently lectures on civil rights issues, litigation avoidance strategies, and risk management topics for insurance groups and law-enforcement-related organizations.

Austin is known for his responsiveness and ability to keep clients informed at each step of the litigation process. His approach emphasizes clarity, practical reasoning, and reliable communication so clients understand their options while navigating complex legal decisions in both federal and state forums.

K. Austin Zimmer continues to guide clients through challenging disputes with a careful balance of experience, trial skill, and strategic thinking. His record of defense verdicts, successful motions, and detailed appellate work demonstrates a commitment to protecting his clients’ interests with professionalism and steady determination.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Del Galdo Law Group, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
• Member, Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Arizona

Education

• DePaul University, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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