Zingre (ZZ) Veenstra

Zingre (ZZ) Veenstra is an Anchorage attorney with Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth whose work focuses on medical malpractice defense and professional licensing matters. She represents healthcare providers and hospitals dealing with allegations of professional negligence and regulatory challenges. Her previous career as a critical care nurse gives her direct familiarity with clinical settings and medical terminology. She draws on that experience when reviewing medical evidence and helping clients understand legal risks affecting their practices.

Zingre holds both a J.D. and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and she attended Baylor University School of Law. She previously worked as a registered nurse and is a certified legal nurse consultant. Her education across nursing and law allows her to assess litigation questions in light of clinical procedures, care standards, and professional responsibilities. She combines an understanding of medical records and treatment decisions with the legal analysis required in healthcare disputes.

Zingre began her legal career clerking for Judge Catherine M. Easter of the Alaska Superior Court in Anchorage. That position involved legal research, writing, and exposure to the work of the trial court. Her practice now includes defending medical malpractice claims and representing licensed healthcare professionals when their ability to practice is at issue. Her nursing background also informs her work with disputes involving the circumstances of patient care and the duties of providers.

Zingre (ZZ) Veenstra brings a clinical perspective to disputes that often require careful examination of specialized medical evidence. Her work involves helping physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare clients respond to professional allegations while protecting their legal interests. She also writes about issues affecting the nursing profession, including the legal rights of nurses. Her combination of healthcare experience and litigation training informs her representation in complex professional matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• Baylor University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Chamberlain University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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