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I have worked hard to create a law firm that responds to client questions and concerns quickly, usually the same day. Very few work comp lawyers give their email and mobile number to their clients. We do. Excellent client communication coupled with a rock-solid understanding of the law means our client consistently receives the highest possible settlements and better medical care. Our results, as seen in our recent case postings on our website and our actions, as expressed by past client reviews speaks for itself. Do not compare lawyers by an “Avvo rating”.
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Professional memberships
California Applicants’ Attorneys Association – Member (1994 – Present)
Publications:
Jackson On Comp – From Claim “Denied” to Justice: Roberto Flores v. Western Single Ply (2009)
Jackson On Comp – A Simple Way To Reduce Medical Costs (2009)
Jackson On Comp – Loss of an Eye No Big Deal According to Cal Legislature (2009)
Jackson On Comp – Don’t Forget The MetaData (2009)
Awards
Expertise Best Workers’ Compensation Attorney in the Santa Ana
Rewarded 8.2 RATING by AVVO
Rewarded 5 Star Rating on Our Reviews by AVVO
Rewarded Top Contributor Award by AVVO (2018 – 2022)
Certified Specialist – Workers’ Compensation Law – State Bar of California (2018)
Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell (2018)Rated Attorney – Lead Counsel (2016)
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33 years | 10,000 cases
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
15%-15%
State: California
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
20422 Beach Boulevard, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
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Posted by Suzanne | October 01, 2009
The best Lawyer ever
Mr. Jackson is very knowledgeable and faught really hard for me. I would recommend everyone I know who needs a Lawyer to Gary jackson.
Posted by Mary | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Nightmare
I do not recommend Gary Jackson for anyone seeking representation in a workers’ compensation case. My experience with him was extremely disappointing and distressing. I hired Mr. Jackson 2/2024 for a WorkComp case involving multiple injuries which was in one was in settlement stage. During the cou...
Posted by Robert | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Uncommunicative
Inbeen sending emails to mr. Jackson and still have not reapomded to me yet since apr the 6th . he changed the settlement amount to lesser than i deserved. I just saw that someone got 1million and something thousand for permanent disability and future medical and is unfair what they offered.me . he ...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
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"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015
updated on 05/05/2016This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
“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.”
2026
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California
2025
Best Workers' Compensation Attorney in the Santa Ana, Expertise
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
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Award, 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
2016
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
1993 - Present
Managing Partner, Jackson & Jackson
1991 - 1992
Alternate Defense Counsel Intern, Public Defender's Office
1994 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
Cash settlement $644,461.00
$125,000 cash settlement with Future Medical care provided through Medicare system
$47,000.00 cash settlement for emotinal trauma
$100,000.00 cash settlement
$425,00.00 settlement with lifetime payments
Stipulation to 51% disability for 1985 hip injury
Cash settlement of $15,600.00
100% permanent disability and life time medical
settlement based on 82% permanent disability
settlement based on 100% permanent disability
client returns to same job and settles for $80,000
$125,000 settlement for neck injury
Trial award of 86% for injured teacher
multiple injuries to low back and shoulders
Confidential multi-million dollar settlement
Serious and Willful condition casues death
100% disability for psychiatric injury
100% Permanent total Disability Award and life time Medical
$125,000 settlement for neck injury
after appeal to Supreme Court, client prevails.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
2009
2009
2009
Spanish
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Top Contributor
Gary earned significant contribution points in 2023.
Can you borrow from workers comp in California case
13 Jan 2026
Three years ago I had a work incident with a student who clawed my eyes, now I have daily issues.
20 Nov 2025
Injured at work but supervisor did not report the injury in fear and after work went to my private hospital?
09 Nov 2025
Does Workers' Compensation Cover Remote Workers?
02 Dec 2021
Medicare Set Asides in Workers' Compensation Cases
14 Feb 2021
Do I Need an Attorney For a Workers Compensation Claim?
13 Feb 2021