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 5 reviews | Practice Area 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 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 James | December 28, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr. James Nelson

Finally an attorney who gets results, i was able to sleep knowing that i had someone who championed for me. Stress was no longer a concern and a action plan that could be followed, attorney Johnny L. Hawkins was the answer to all my prayers. The transparency i needed and someone whom was well versed ...in civil litigation as well as other aspects of law. Thanks to attorney Johnny L. Hawkins my family and i have resolve. I cant stress the need for an attorney such as Mr. Johnny L. Hawkins in any ones corner who seeks justice. The professionalism that his firm has shown me is second to none. whatever you do, I suggest you at least call or visit his website and judge for yourself. Thanks Mr. Hawkins for all you've done and God bless!

Posted by Delores | December 19, 2014 | Guardianship

The Best Attorney Ever

I was referred to Attorney Hawkins by a former client of his in 2009 in Detroit after a sudden illness of my brother. I knew nothing about the legal process for guardianship in Michigan being from another State. He walked me and my family through every step from my brother's illness establishing guar...dianship and eventually his estate after his death. He continues to serve our family whenever he is needed. I thank God for Attorney Hawkins. We couldn't have made it without his expertise and spirit of excellence.

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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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