John Douglas Winer

John Douglas Winer

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Car Accidents

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA

About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

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Location

Winer, McKenna & Burritt, LLP

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612-3604

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John Douglas Winer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2015

A work in progress

My case is not yet completed, and I wanted to write this before then...because for me, it is about more than a dollar amount. Working with John Winer has helped me realize what it is that happened to me; that brought me into his office. He has reminded me time and again that the injuries and batterie...s I endured were not my fault. I went to him at such a low and wounded point, and he met me there. Inch by painful inch he has brought me to a place of realization - that my attacker preyed on me, used me, and had the training and know-how to manipulate me. It was not my fault. Walking into John's office, I had lost the ability to trust anyone, least of all myself. A person I'd placed so much faith in, had completely destroyed me physically and verbally. John seemed to understand where I was, how I'd gotten there, and most importantly, how to put me back together and give me some power in making decisions about my case, and understanding how this horrible thing could have happened without my permission. There is much pain in growth sometimes. Its nice to have a person beside you who seems to really understand the feelings that go with these experiences. I have felt as safe as I am able with Mr. Winer handling my case. I'm very grateful to have found my way into his office, and to have had the honor of working with him.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2014

The best!

"I retained John Winer of Winer, McKenna and Burritt LLP to help me with a dispute against the major corporation I was working for at the time. From the minute I met with John and decided to sign on with the firm I felt nothing but comfortable as the staff and attorneys handling my case kept in cons...tant communication with me, always putting my mind at ease. I never felt neglected and know my case was given the attention it deserved. Devoting countless hours researching and working up my case to its maximum potential, John hired investigators and experts to support my claim- something not every firm does. The law offices of Winer, McKenna and Burritt, LLP were relentless up against the most experienced opposing council and persevered to the very end. John obtained a confidential settlement amount that I was more than pleased with. I would highly recommend him and the law offices of Winer, McKenna and Burritt for anyone with an employment claim within California. "

Posted by judith | May 14, 2014

Most lawyers know the law. John Winer knows how to make things happen.

John Winer is a brilliant strategist. He continually surprises me with a fresh take on an old problem, and it works. Believe me, it works. Not that he leaves anything to chance: he doesn’t. Every case is thoroughly investigated well in advance of filing a lawsuit so that there are few or no surprises... later. His gut feeling for the importance of a case more often than not turns out with deadly accuracy.

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2014

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A/V Rated Lawyer!!

I highly recommend hiring John Winer if you are in need of an attorney specializing in employment, personal injury, med. mal., or sexual harassment matters. The Law Office of Winer, McKenna and Burritt LLP will satisfy your every need, from keeping you informed on the progress of your case to the de...votion they demonstrate in working up your case and fighting for max compensation. John has an outstanding reputation among the Northern California legal community, as he has been in the field over 35 years and won over $140 million dollars for his clients. More impressively, John has been awarded Martindale Hubbell's "A/V Rating" one of the highest honors and attorney can receive.

Posted by desiree_2242 | July 19, 2013

He's the man!

John Winer is an excellent attorney. He is hard working, dedicated to his clients and sensitive to the situations his clients are in. Mr. Winer draws from his past trial experience to build cases that obtain favorable results. He won't back down when it comes to fighting hard to get the settlement ...amount he expects. He has a name out there and I know why! I would refer any family members or friends to John Winer.

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John Douglas Winer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erika White

Employment and labor lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have been working with John since 2007. He is committed to his clients and gets them excellent results. John likes to fight for the underdog, and has built a team of lawyers and staff who are wonderful to work with. I am honored to be a part of this team."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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John O'Brien

Litigation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Alexis McKenna

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Friend

"John Winer is an excellent attorney that I have had the pleasure of working with over the last ten years. John is a brilliant strategist and knows exactly what it takes to build a great case. His 35+ years of experience has gained him a solid foundation for success. Specializing in personal injury, sexual harassment, brain injury, and employment cases, John has won over 140 million dollars for his clients."

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Charles Louderback

Employment and labor lawyer

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Harris Weinberg

Mediation lawyer

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Erika White

Employment and labor lawyer

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Barbara Lawless

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Therese Lawless

Employment and labor lawyer

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Judith Wolff

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kelli Burritt

Employment and labor lawyer

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Shawn Tillis

Personal injury lawyer

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Alexis McKenna

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joseph Nierenberg

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2014

A/V rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Attorney, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Attorney, SuperLawyers

2012

Top Attorney, SuperLawyers

2011

Top 100 Harassment Lawyers in the United States, E-BossWatch

2011

top Attorney, SuperLawyers

2006

Finalist for California Consumer Attorney of the Year, 2006, Consumer Attorneys of California

2006

1 of 4 Finalists for SFTLA Trial Lawyer Of The Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Outstanding Achievement Award, California Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Presidential Award of Merit, California Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Presidential Award of Merit, California Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Presidential Award of Merit, California Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Trench Soldier Award, CA-PAC

N/A

Outstanding Service Award, State of California by CA-PAC

N/A

Presidents Club, California Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Presidential Award of Merit, California Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Senior Partner, Winer, McKenna, & Burritt, LLP.

2006 - 2014

Mediator, John D. Winer

1990 - 2005

Principal, Law Offices of John D. Winer

1990 - 2012

Senior Partner, Winer & McKenna, LLP

1986 - 1990

Partner, Less, Weaver & Winer, San Francisco, CA

1980 - 1986

Associate, Lewis & Lewis, San Francisco, CA

Associations

2008 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member

1998 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyer Employment Litigation Practice Group

Co-leader

1997 - Present

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member

1996 - Present

San Francisco Early Settlement Program

Judge Pro Tem

1990 - Present

Consumer Attorney of California Legislative Committee

Board Member

1980 - Present

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2001

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

President

1994 - 1996

California Trial Lawyers Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

$4,461,636.40 — Judgment in Sexual Harassment Case Against FedEx

$4,461,636.40 settlement on behalf of Plaintiffs

Prescription Drug Led to Brain Damage and Abuse Case Against Doctor

$7,130,000 Settlement on Behalf of Plaintiff

$5,600,000 — Man Paralyzed By Defective Forklift

$5.6 Million Dollar Settlement on Behalf Of Plaintiff

$5,000,000-Bad Faith Termination of Disability Insurance Benefits to Severely Disabled Former Dentist

$5,000,000 Settlement on Behalf of Plaintiff

$6,800,000 — Four Young Boys Were Sexually Molested By A Male Teacher At Their Elementary School

$6,800,000 settlement on behalf of Plaintiffs

$4,550,000 — Woman Becomes Paralyzed As a Result of a Trip and Fall Accident Outside of Her Motel Room

$4,550,000 settlement on behalf of Plaintiff

$4,200,000 — Four Young Boys were Sexually Molested by a Youth Leader at a Large Youth Sports Organization

$4,200,000.00 Settlement on Behalf of Plaintiff

$4,000,000 — 50-Year-Old Electrician Suffers Severe Burn Injuries in an Electrical Accident

$4,000,000.00 Settlement Result on Behalf of Plaintiff

$3,850,000 — Female Plaintiff in Her Early 20's Sues Medical Supply Company for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

$3,850,000.00 Settlement on Behalf of Plaintiff

$3,400,000 - Two Female Employees to Settle Verbal Harassment and Intimidation Case Against National Cosmetics Company

$3,400,000.00 Settlement on Behalf of Plaintiff

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Education

1979

University of San Francisco: School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

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Consumer Attorneys of California 37th Annual Convention Update on the Law and Useful Techniques in Litigating Psychotherapist Abuse Cases

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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