Born on 16th April 1952 in Szczecinek to a family with patriotic traditions.

In 1975, graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration at "Adam Mickiewicz" University in Poznań. Articled to be a judge and an attorney, and passed examinations to become a legal adviser. Since 1981, worked at the law firm Zespół Adwokacki nr 2 in Koszalin. In private legal practice since 1990.

In the 1980s, defended political opposition activists and served as legal adviser and plenipotentiary of the Bishop of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg Diocese.

Parallel to professional activities, lectured for several years at Średnie Studium Zawodowe dla Pracujących w Koszalinie (an extramural post-secondary vocational college in Koszalin specializing in social sciences and law).

Involved in socio-cultural activities promoting the city of Koszalin and in volunteer work on behalf of children, the handicapped and the blind. Member of cultural societies active in Pomorze Region. In 1976, founded the Baltic Jazz Club and presided it until 2000. 1980-1985 - Chairman of the Art Appreciation Club in Koszalin; 1984-1990 - Chairman of the Board of Koszalin Cultural and Educational Society. 1988-1993 - Deputy Chairman of Bałtyckie Towarzystwo Polska - Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki (regional Poland/U.S.A. friendship society). Member of the Board of the Polish Chapter of Lions International.

Member of the Civic Platform political party.

Married, has three children.

e-mail: biuro@zientarski.pl