Johnny L. Hawkins

Johnny L. Hawkins

also known as "The Warrior Lawyer"

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Car accident Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury ... +3 more

2000 Town Ctr Ste 1900, Southfield, MI

About Johnny

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Office of J. L. Hawkins PLLC

2000 Town Ctr Ste 1900, Southfield, MI, 48075

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Johnny L. Hawkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Joshua | December 04, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer with a great heart

When our father died the will he left was contested by a family member. With no money for a lawyer my brother and I were forced to go it alone in court. I called Johnny asking for any advise he could give, he went above and beyond! We spoke multiple times and he gave us key insights into the law arou...nd our case and how to behave at trial. Without him I don't think we would be near this prepared for our upcoming court date. It is nice to know there are people who do this job because they genuinely want to help others. Johnny Hawkins is one of those people!

Posted by MS.NELSON | July 05, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

THANKS

Attorney Hawkins gave me great advice ,clear details on correct paper to file for my case. He took time to listen and fully understand my concerns. I took his advice and everything went well.. Thanks and with much appreciation. MS.NELSON

Posted by Erica Ragland | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incredibly Talented

When I say I had the best experience with Mr. Hawkins as my lawyer. He treated my case very passionately and professionally. Mr. Hawkins has included me in every aspect of my case in which I appreciate very much. Working with Mr. Hawkins has been a great experience. I feel like I have built a great c...lient and lawyer relationship. Before I hired Mr. Hawkins I had a very bad experience with a previous lawyer and I was questioning alot of things that was going on in my case. But when I met Mr. Hawkins and he took over my case it was resolved in less than thirty days. He has been working very hard for me and my family. Thank you Mr. Hawkins for everything you have done and is still doing for me. Your an amazing lawyer and an amazing person. I will always recommend Mr. Hawkins to anyone looking for a lawyer. I don't know where my case would be if it wasn't for you. You Rock Mr. Hawkins!! Erica

Posted by NeGayle :-) | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXTREMELY SATISFIED CLIENT

To be honest, I can't say enough GREAT things about Attorney Johnny L. Hawkins! From our very first encounter, I could tell by the Spirit in which HE LISTENED to my story, that HE CARED and he would be ATTENTIVE to my family's needs regarding our legal matter. From that first moment until ri...ght now (our case is ongoing), he has delivered on my initial expectations! As the days continue to unfold, he has far exceeded what I initially anticipated that I would get from his representation of our lawsuit. He's VERY ACCOUNTABLE, he's VERY TIMELY with his responses to my calls, texts, and emails, he is a Spiritual man with HIGH INTEGRITY, he's AGGRESSIVE (and demonstrated this excellently during our deposition), he's VERY PROFESSIONAL & SHOWS me and my son the UTMOST RESPECT every time that we need to interact with him regarding our case!!! :-) One of my favorite moments, thus far, that REALLY IMPRESSED ME and continued to confirm our WISE CHOICE in PICKing MR. JOHNNY L. HAWKINS as our attorney, was the night that HE DROVE almost an hour from his home, at almost MIDNIGHT, to pickup some original documents from me, prior to our departure for an out of town trip the following morning. I remember thinking, "WOW! This attorney is AMAZING and makes NO EXCUSES to get the job done SUCCESSFULLY!!!" :-) We continue to REST PEACEFULLY, as our case progresses, because we know that we have the GREAT REPRESENTATION of Attorney Johnny L. Hawkins on our side. I PRAISE GOD for his UNWAVERING SUPPORT of me and my family. #EXTREMELY GRATEFUL AND SATISFIED CLIENT :-)

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Reliable and dependable service

I had hired a Property Manager over the internet to manage my property across the pond, and unexpected complications arose. The Defendant had taken the advantage of my vulnerable position of being far away to build a strong case against me. Attorney Hawkins assessed my case without charge by list...ening to me and reviewing all available documentation on hand before he accepted to handle he case. He always expressed the expected outcome during the process and never gave any false hopes. He used his professional ingenuity to bring about a good resolve that reduced costs to a minimum.

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Johnny L. Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gloria Truss

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Montgomery

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Hawkins because I know him to be a person of who exhibits high moral integrity while always protecting his clients rights and best interest. He is fearless, well versed in the law and an aggressive advocate for his clients. Mr. Hawkins is an personal injury expert."

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Daniel Reid

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Watkins

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hawkins is an outstanding trial lawyer. He is well known for his meticulous management of cases and trials. It is his altruistic approach and manner of practice that makes him quite special. If you want a lawyer with excellent people skills and superior trial and litigation experience to boot, Mr. Hawkins is an excellent selection"

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2018

updated on 10/14/2019

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Johnny’s comment:

“This action taken against me was very unfortunate. My record was untarnished for the first 22 years of my career (i.e. 1996 - 2018). Then in taking on a big Police Misconduct Case in Federal Court, very late in the case and just prior to trial, opposing counsel decided to file a grievance against me for a matter that the court had handled. When asked on the record why, they stated that the MI State Bar Discipline Board advised them that if they did not, then they would be subject to discipline.”

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent-Peer, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2019

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2017

2017 Lawyer of Distinction-Top 10% Nationally, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Black Lawyers

2017

Distinguished Lawyer-Top 3% Nationally, Expert Network

2017

20 Best Detroit Car Accident Attorneys, Expertise

2017

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Robert L Millender Visionary Award, Michigan State University College of Law - BLSA

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Senior Litigation Attorney, Law Office of J L Hawkins PLLC

1999 - 2003

Adjunct Professor, Oakland Community College

Associations

2019 - Present

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

2018 - Present

National Black Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Active Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cooper v Ndubuisi

$625,000.00 + Loss Wages for Statutory Period (i.e. $183,168.00) / Just over $808K

Collins v BP Amoco, et al

$750,000.00

Parker v City of Southfield

$375,000.00

John Doe v ABC Hospital

$4.2 Million

Johnson, et al v Close, et al.

$975,000.00

In Re Snead v City of Detroit

$895,000.00

In Re Fonville v City of Detroit

$750,000.00

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Education

1996

Michigan State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1992

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Speaking Engagements

2017

Radio Interview with Pastor David Bullock

The Importance of Having Auto Insurance in the State of Michigan

2016

2015

Mighty Jon Youth Movement Inaugural Function

Maximizing Your Greatness

Publications

2016

The Oakland Press Local Attorney Recognized by National Organization

Languages

English

Activity

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