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 | General Knowledge

Posted by Joshua | December 04, 2019 | Probate

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 anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Probate

Free Consultation

Johnny went above and beyond in helping me navigate the pro per process as well as provide sound strategic advice to resolve an incredibly thorny probate matter. He's a straight shooter who understands the more nuanced aspects of the law, and I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with a complicate...d legal issue.

Posted by Johnnie | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Client

As professionals in the entertainment industry we were all set to go on our first tour opening up for Talib Kweli and Nas during the week, and part of Rock The Bells festival on the weekends. The artist that I was representing in a managerial capacity was Jay Electronica. We decided to buy a van an...d follow Nas' bus along the tour. Only one problem with our van, it needed a new bumper! I set out to a local junkyard on Schaefer in Detroit to find a bumper to get us all set for our tour. I pull up to the junkyard, and I was immediately attacked by the junkyard dog once I got out of the van, no im not kidding, "The Junkyard Dog", the biggest German Shepherd I had ever seen. Of course I fought him off, but not before I sustained some serious wounds which required a hospital visit and stitches. This incident couldn't have come at a worst time. Because of the injury sustained, it caused me to miss the first couple weeks of the tour! Which meant I would lose some substantial wages. I knew about Johnny Hawkins because of his reputation in the entertainment industry around Detroit, as an executive producer and angel investor. Of course I asked around and his reputation was stellar. I knew I had some type of case and decided to give him a call. After consulting with him I decided to hire him, even though some of the more marketed TV lawyers had reached out to me. I have no idea how they even found me. His honesty, integrity, and knowledge of the law were apparent. So I hired him on our first call. He was victorious in my case and got me PAID properly. His knowledge and understanding of The Law also got my wife PAID, which was amazing, as that was something we never considered was a possibility! My advice for anyone with a problem in his area of expertise is to hire Johnny Hawkins, they don't call him The Warrior Lawyer for nothing. He wins big against the giants! Peace, Johnnie

Posted by Karen Goreta | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Administrator and entrepreneur

Mr. Hawkins was referred to me by my best friend. Even though my father-in -law was an attorney I felt comfortable with hiring Mr.Hawkins for my Grandfather who is 86 years old returning f25 years later from St.Pete's Beach, Florida. My Grandfater is very set in his ways. Due to the fact that my moth...er my grandmother got stage 4 Alzheimer's and my Grandfather has never had to be responsible for finances or bills he only role in life was to make money. To our family surprise even though my Grandmother did well at securing their finances she lacked setting up an estate or letting the family know what to do for them if they became ill. Mr. Hawkins was able to guide my grandfather through the right process of what needed to be done to protect my grandmother and his assets. My grandfather felt so comfortable with Mr. Hawkins that he had him set up is the estate and guardianship for my grandmother. My gGrandfater was so nervous because this was all knew to him my Grandfater felt comfortable and secure with Mr. Hawkins. After the deal was done I was comfortable with Mr. Hawkins that I used him again for an emergency business matter. What I like most about Mr. Hawkins is his timely and prompt service. As long as Mr. Hawkins is practitioners I can assure that he will always represent me and my dealings.

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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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