Harry has more than 30 years of experience as a trial/appellate practitioner and actor/singer with multiple television, film, and stage credits. He has tried more than 100 jury cases and handled hundreds of appeals in California and New Mexico, in state and federal courts.  

He has taught improvisation and voice and body communication to actors and lawyers in groups and individually, helping to develop the communication skills of such diverse groups as the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the New Mexico District Attorney Association, the California Western School of Law, and the California Appellate Defense Counsel.

He has worked with law enforcement and financial expert witnesses through organizations like the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the South West Automated Clearing House Association.

Harry spent several years on the faculty of the University of San Diego School of Law and has served adjunct faculty stints at the University of New Mexico School of Law and the University of California at San Diego.  When not teaching, acting, or directing, he has a one-man trial and appellate practice in Albuquerque.  He wrestles golden retrievers in his free time.  

 


Here is what Harry's students have to say:

"His style is inviting and friendly, and his presentation is eternally memorable."

"There is a calm and relaxing atmosphere in Harry’s presence, so every student can learn and grow."

"Students leave Harry Zimmerman’s classes with a full toolbox and the confidence to use everything they learned!"

 


As Israel Museum Director Schneider with Jason Isaacs and Ori Pfeffer in the USA television series "Dig" 

As attorney Greg Bernat with Mena Suvari in the Lifetime television movie "Sex and Lies in Sin City--The Ted Binion Scandal." 

As Sam the Seed Man with Paul Sorvino in the Italian television movie "Doc West."