Tara Zoellner

Biography

Tara Zoellner has a background in government liability and corrections defense, including the defense of civil claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Bivens actions, and state law torts. Tara collaborates with attorneys in our firm to counsel and defend government agencies, and other public and private entities in Arizona and across the nation in litigation, at the appellate stage, and by providing strategic counseling, as well as critical advice and support during external/government investigations. She also has extensive experience guiding clients through every aspect of electronic discovery, from the identification and collection of documents to the analysis and production of electronic data and information.

Tara has successfully defended public and private entities and their employees against a variety of claims, including excessive force, wrongful death, sexual assault, deliberate indifference to medical needs, and retaliation.

Prior to joining Wieneke Law Group, Tara clerked for Judge Lawrence F. Winthrop at the Arizona Court of Appeals, where she prepared draft memorandum decisions and opinions on criminal and civil appeals and special actions. Tara also externed for Judge David Campbell at the United States District Court, District of Arizona.

In recognition of her accomplishments, professionalism, and legal skills, Tara has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southwest SuperLawyers Magazine.