About Constance Nelson
Constance Nelson Zarkowski is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar on July 5, 2000,. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Zarkowski is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Constance N. Zarkowski, located at 267 Stonebrook St, Simi Valley, CA 93065-5345. She has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout Ventura County and the surrounding areas.
Ms. Zarkowski earned her Juris Doctor degree from Ventura College of Law, graduating in 1999. Prior to attending law school, she had a career in the health insurance industry, which provided a strong foundation for her legal practice. This background has been instrumental in her approach to legal issues, particularly those involving health insurance and employment law.
Ms. Zarkowski's practice areas include employment and labor law, with a focus on representing employees in wrongful termination and discrimination actions under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. She has a particular emphasis on sexual harassment cases. Additionally, she represents plaintiffs in health insurance disputes, working diligently to resolve issues with carriers and pursuing litigation when necessary. Her practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Zarkowski has been admitted to practice before various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to establishing her own firm, she worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Ventura County for several years.
Ms. Zarkowski is an active member of the California State Bar and has been involved in various professional organizations. She has served as the Associate Chair of the Legislative Council for the National Association of Health Underwriters, where she participated in meetings and conferences with legislators on health insurance reforms. She is also a member of the American Inns of Court and has been involved in pro bono mediation for civil harassment cases through Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc. Additionally, she has been a member of the California Lawyers Association and its Labor and Employment Law Section. Ms. Zarkowski is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve the diverse communities of Ventura County effectively.
