Gary A. Jackson

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Gary A. Jackson

4.2
34 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

20422 Beach Boulevard, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Gary

Biography

Injured at work? Confused about the process? We have the answers you seek. Get with the firm who has the Case Status App for 24/7 case updates. Board certified specialist by the California state bar. Se habla español. Call & Chat Available 24/7.

Injured at work? Confused about the process? We have the answers you seek. Get with the firm who has the Case Status App for 24/7 case updates. Board certified specialist by the California state bar. Se habla español. Call & Chat Available 24/7.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

all aspects of work comp including trial through appeal. primarily representing the injured worker but also represent uninsured employers. in addition, handle select personal injury litigation

33 years | 10,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

15%-15%

Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Jackson & Jackson

20422 Beach Boulevard, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

jackson.lawfirms.com/workers-compensation/

Gary A. Jackson's Reviews

Posted by Shawn | October 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gary Jackson is number 1

Gary is great, he did everything for me,I just sat at home and recovered while he did the work for the money. He was very honest,and easy to deal with. I recommend Gary Jackson for your work injury case 100%.

Posted by Ana | October 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reliable, professional & caring

Thank you for all your support attyGary and Derek. I appreciate the settlement and the stress you avoided me with all your professional help and patience. Sometimes I would get impatient but you were always updating me and always willing to listen. I am also grateful to all your wonderful and court...eous staff. I highly recommend you to anyone and to be patient . Thank you sincerely:)

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

They have a good positive and great attorney hello

Great service great communication, great experience. I will recommend it to anyone.

Posted by Tomas | October 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you!

I had lost faith in getting legal representation for my injury I sustained. Meeting Gary and his team restored my faith and he was always available to answer my questions. I am grateful for the outcome and grateful for their professionalism and would recommend my friends and family.

Posted by Michelle | August 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The SITBF Is Worth The Weight/Wait

I chose Attorney Jackson because of the Jackson 5 and that they were born in Gary, Indiana. I am a CNA and my work industry is caregiving. My employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant at an assisted living facility for seniors is rewarding.. You must have the heart, patience, and drive to work wit...h anyone from pediatrics to geriatrics because we all will be in need of care someday in your life. That one day changed when on January 31, 2022 I suffered from a work injury that required workers compensation doctors, physical therapy, and counseling; however, my belief in God is first and foremost. Attorney Jackson was helpful in me seeing an orthopedic doctor and a podiatrist for my case because I too had pre existing health conditions that exacerbated my OA ankle work injury. Along with Crohn's disease a.k.a. IBD or irritable bowel disease, my over 7500 page medical history another case developed that qualified me for the State of California Subsequent Injury Trust Benefits Fund. I have never heard of the be SITBF prior to hiring Mr. Jackson. The SITBF that will compensate you for pre existing health conditions. I had three of them which exacerbated my current work injury. Not only did I receive weekly financial workers compensation from the former employer, I also received a WC lump sum settlement in 2023. My pre existing health conditions qualified me also for the SITBF. In 2024, the SITBF surprisingly paid a retroactive lump sum. Additionally the SITBF funding will pay me for the rest of my life. My case took over two years and be patient because health is your wealth. It can be frustrating when you don't hear from your attorney and not knowing the status of your case; however, the attorneys are not the judges that can either approve or deny a WC and SITBF claim. The journey takes time and you are not alone in it even though you may feel that way. Thank you both to Gary, Derek, and all the staff for your assistance. What a God send all of you are. My case taught me invaluable lessons.

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Gary A. Jackson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jackson is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Belal Hamideh

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Eric Jacobson

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Jackson is extremely competent, professional, knowledgable and aggressive. I refer all of my workers' compensation cases to him and have been extremely satisfied with his work."

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Derek Jackson

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Michael Waddington

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Eric Jacobson

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015

updated on 05/05/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Gary’s comment:

“Client moved to Sacramento area and wanted a local attorney. A substitution of attorney was sent to client to sign and return. Client never returned the substitution of attorney. our office inadvertently indicated her case was closed in our database. Therefore we did not respond to a Petitin to dismiss her case. Case was dismissed without prejudice and we are reinstating her case with no adverse affect to client. Client has requested that we continue to represent her.”

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Contributor, Avvo

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Jackson & Jackson

1991 - 1992

Alternate Defense Counsel Intern, Public Defender's Office

Associations

1994 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

THIERRY RUAUX VS CROWN PLAZA HOTEL

Cash settlement $644,461.00

ADRIENNE BUCH VS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

$125,000 cash settlement with Future Medical care provided through Medicare system

Suzanne Thomas v. O'Melvany & Meyers

$47,000.00 cash settlement for emotinal trauma

Manuel Romero v. ProLease Pacific

$100,000.00 cash settlement

Michael Terronez v. AT Systems, Inc.

$425,00.00 settlement with lifetime payments

Doris WIlson v. Los Angeles Unified School District

Stipulation to 51% disability for 1985 hip injury

Florence Warren vs. Craig Perez

Cash settlement of $15,600.00

Richard Arnold vs. T&L Pearce (Cal Insurance Guarantee Assoc)

100% permanent disability and life time medical

Ramon Rodriguez v. Childrens Hospital Orange County

settlement based on 82% permanent disability

Danny Yarbrough v. DCH Automotive

settlement based on 100% permanent disability

Nahu Mejia v. ABM

client returns to same job and settles for $80,000

Fredrick Mirabal v. Boeing

$125,000 settlement for neck injury

Juan Sanchez v. Roman Ward Jewelry

Trial award of 86% for injured teacher

Maria Moreno v. California Community News

multiple injuries to low back and shoulders

Michael Bay v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway

Confidential multi-million dollar settlement

Edward Ulloa (Deceased) by Cindy Marquez v. ARB

Serious and Willful condition casues death

William McCann v. Robinson Helicopter

100% disability for psychiatric injury

MICHAEL JENSEN VS PACIFIC RETAIL PARTNERS

100% Permanent total Disability Award and life time Medical

Fredrick Mirabal v. Boeing

$125,000 settlement for neck injury

Carlos Medrano v. Aquabrew

after appeal to Supreme Court, client prevails.

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Education

1993

University of West Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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