Christopher Roach is a Senior Counsel at Zinzow Law. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is the middle son of Irish and Italian American parents. Christopher’s high school debate club fostered his passion for history, economics, philosophy, and law and set the course for his life. His family, specifically his grandparents (who honorably served in WWII), instilled a deep and patriotic appreciation for the American way of life. His studies of law, economics, and the American founding have only increased his appreciation of our country and its Constitution. This passion for America and those who build and keep the American Dream alive, coupled with his love of the law, make him a zealous and strategic counselor to those he represents.

Christopher began his legal career clerking for a federal judge in Dallas, Texas, the Honorable Sidney Fitzwater, where he had the opportunity to participate in assisting with the draft of the first reported opinion interpreting the Twelfth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in a case arising from disputes over the 2000 election. This experience of being on the other side of the bench gave him a much deeper understanding of what judges and juries are concerned about, which arguments will succeed, and how to frame them accordingly.

Since that time, he has worked at elite international firms and on his own, both in Texas and Florida. During his 25+ year legal career, he has covered a wide breadth of subject matter, representing plaintiffs and defendants in numerous commercial disputes. Christopher is unafraid of the courtroom and takes pride in fighting and winning for his clients, but he also understands that well-thought-out planning can often end the fight before it begins. They say, “When you love what you do, you never work a day.” Christopher exudes a passion for the law, and if the saying is true, he has probably never worked a day.

In his free time, he enjoys competitive shooting, reading about American and European history, occasionally writing about politics and current events, and exploring Florida’s many state parks and trails on his bike.

Stephen R. Gross combines a disciplined military background with a deep understanding of construction law to provide clients with clear, effective legal counsel. A U.S. Navy veteran who served as a nuclear electrician in the submarine service from 1994-1999, Stephen brings the same focus and problem-solving mindset to his role as a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Specialist.

Raised in South Florida after moving from Pittsburgh, Stephen credits his parents’ work ethic and the lessons learned from organized sports as foundational influences in his life. These experiences have shaped his approach to law – emphasizing teamwork, preparation, and resilience.

Outside of his legal practice, Stephen values time spent with his wife, two sons, and his mother, who lives with them. Whether traveling, attending baseball games, enjoying outdoor activities, or engaging in family game nights, Stephen cherishes these moments that keep life grounded.

Steven ‘Rusty’ Nisbet is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Specialist and the Senior Trial Attorney and Litigator at Zinzow Law. Having tried well over 100 cases, Rusty knows his way around a courtroom.  Prior to joining Zinzow Law Rusty spent over 20 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Tampa.  Having grown up as one of 5 children in a large New England family, it was in that Rhode Island Town where Rusty would begin to develop his identity and role in the world.  His family provided him with a strong moral foundation and a love for people.  These values were then re-emphasized through athletics.  Rusty learned about teamwork, accountability, trust, winning, losing, hard-work and so much more, and in a way that only competitive athletics can teach.  His summers were consumed with all things water, including: sailing, swimming and lifeguarding.  His winters were all about blazing a trail on skis down the powdery and the slightly icy snow that covers the New England Mountains.  His spring was all about competitive bike riding.  In the fall his time was divided between competitive football and lacrosse, having been awarded the distinguished rank of a U.S. High School All American Football Player.  Rusty went on to play college lacrosse and serve as a ski instructor.  He has skied all over the United States and in various spots around the world.  He has participated in several charitable bike rides across the state of Florida and has competed in Sprint Triathlons and Century Bike Rides.  While both an accomplished Attorney and athlete, if you ask Rusty what his proudest accomplishment is he will not hesitate and tell you it is his family.  Rusty has raised 5 successful children and all with the same level of love for humanity and family with which he was raised.  Just mentioning his family puts a smile on his face and sometimes a tear in his eye.

Justin R. Zinzow is the CEO and Founding member of Zinzow Law.  Justin is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Specialist.  His background in the road construction, landscaping, and building trades provides the real world experience and insight that foster his role as counselor.  Justin is versed in construction, real estate and business transactional law and litigation; but he prides himself most on being a zealous counselor of not only the law, but of business and life.  Justin often operates as a General Counsel for his clients.  As General Counsel he couples his expert legal skills, training, and business background to provide the perfect partnership, helping his clients and friends grow their businesses.  When not in court you will find Justin on any given day wearing jeans, boots and a cowboy hat.  This is not just a wardrobe for Justin; it is the personification of the values he carries throughout his life and his businesses.  These values can be summed up in the Code of the West.