About John

Biography

Practice Areas

San Francisco personal injury attorney with extensive trial experience, practicing since 2009. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Recovered $25M+ for Bay Area clients. Solo practice — direct attorney attention from first call to verdict.

30%

Car Accident 25%

San Francisco car accident attorney handling rear-end, T-bone, head-on, and rideshare crashes citywide. $25M+ recovered for Bay Area collision victims. I know the dangerous intersections and how to fight insurance lowball offers.

25%

Brain Injury 15%

San Francisco traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyer. Recovered $6M settlement for a pedestrian TBI victim and $2.185M in another brain injury case. I know how insurers exploit "normal" CT scans — and how to counter with proper experts.

15%

Wrongful Death 10%

San Francisco wrongful death attorney representing families who have lost loved ones to negligence. I handle these cases with care and tenacity, pursuing full California damages including loss of love, companionship, and support.

10%

Slip and Fall Accident 5%

San Francisco slip and fall lawyer pursuing premises liability claims against negligent property owners. From wet floors to broken stairs to inadequate lighting, I prove what dangerous conditions caused your injury — and the owner knew.

Spinal Cord Injury 5%

San Francisco spinal cord injury attorney. Recovered $650,000 for a lumbar spine injury affecting work capacity. Spinal injuries demand specialists, life-care planners, and a lawyer who can prove future medical costs to a jury.

Motorcycle Accident 4%

San Francisco motorcycle accident lawyer fighting the bias riders face from insurers and juries. I push back on "the rider was reckless" arguments with scene reconstruction, witness testimony, and California comparative negligence.

Animal and Dog Bites 3%

San Francisco dog bite lawyer pursuing claims under California's strict liability statute (Civil Code 3342). Owners are liable for bites on public property or where the victim was lawfully present — even if the dog had no prior history.

Trucking Accident 3%

San Francisco trucking accident attorney handling commercial truck, big rig, and delivery vehicle collisions. These cases involve federal regulations, employer liability, and electronic logs — I know where to find the real evidence.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Office of John J. Roach

1388 Sutter Street, Suite 810, San Francisco, CA, 94109

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Posted by Elizabeth Kantor | April 28, 2015 | Medical Malpractice

Very quick results

John represented me in a claim I had against a dental office. He got my case settled in a quick timeframe. Most importantly, he is very personable and explained everything to me and got the job done! I would highly recommend him.

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