John Carpenter

John C. Carpenter is an experienced and compassionate jury trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. In that time, he has won more than $100 million for individuals with life-altering injuries. His practice focuses on helping clients with the gravest injuries - especially wrongful death, sexual abuse, and traumatic brain injuries - recover the money they need to re-establish their lives. In addition to trial work, John also maintains an active appellate practice. The California Supreme Court has twice granted John’s petitions for review. On February 13, 1995, John Carpenter and Paul Zuckerman officially started Carpenter & Zuckerman. John and Paul met on the first day of law school at Southwestern in Los Angeles. They graduated together in 1991, studied and took the bar together, and then shipped their Harley-Davidsons to Europe, where they toured the continent on their bikes while waiting for their bar results. To this day, John still likes to take motorcycle cases. With high-profile cases involving major corporations, government entities, Hollywood celebrities, and well-known institutions, John’s work often garners media attention. Some of his recent publicized cases include: Michael Jackson Abuse Case , CZ Law represents two childhood molestation victims suing Michael Jackson’s estate for negligent failure to protect them from abuse. Wade Robson & James Safechuck v. MJJ Productions, Inc., et al., February 2024 Justice for Stanley Wilson, Jr.: CZ Law announces governme