Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Executive Summary
Former New Jersey Rep. Dick Zimmer (R) joins D.C. law office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. During his tenure in the House from 1991-1997, Zimmer advocated an extension of the R&D tax credit and co-sponsored product liability legislation that would have denied punitive damages for FDA-related products. Prior to running for office, Zimmer served as legal counsel for Johnson & Johnson. He joins former Rep. Levine (D-Calif.) at the firm
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