Robert Zimmer

Robert Zimmer is an Austin attorney who focuses on consumer protection, creditor and debtor disputes, entertainment law, intellectual property, probate, and estate planning. He represents individuals facing disputes with banks, debt collectors, and other powerful institutions while also assisting clients with non-contentious legal planning. His work includes matters involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, creative projects, wills, estates, and intellectual property concerns for entrepreneurs and other content creators alike.

Robert earned his J.D., with honors, from Whittier Law School in Southern California after completing undergraduate education at the University of Texas. During law school, he clerked for one year with the American Civil Liberties Union. His education and civil liberties experience support his approach to consumer rights, creditor disputes, estate matters, and intellectual property questions, helping him analyze legal issues and develop practical strategies for clients facing commercial concerns.

Robert has challenged major banks, debt collectors, and other institutions on behalf of consumers while also advising clients on estate planning and intellectual property matters. His entertainment experience extends beyond legal practice because he has worked as a writer and producer in film, television, and commercials. That creative background gives him practical insight when advising clients developing applications or producing film, television, web, and other media projects involving creative rights.

Robert Zimmer is also the author of a practice guide addressing surrogacy issues for attorneys and LGBT clients using assisted reproductive technologies. His work as a writer and producer has appeared at international film festivals, including Sundance, SXSW, Outfest, Tokyo, and Cannes. His legal practice combines consumer advocacy, estate planning, intellectual property counseling, and firsthand creative-industry experience to help clients address financial, personal, and commercial legal concerns with practical guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Zimmer & Associates
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Whittier Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) with Honors

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