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

No misconduct found

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 06, 2013 | Litigation

EXPERIENCED TRIAL LAWYER!

If you are looking to take your case to trial you definitely want John Winer by your side. With over 30+ years of experience and an A/V rating, John Winer knows exactly how to work up a case to get the maximum compensation you deserve. He has the resources to hire private investigators and expert w...itnesses and more importantly devotes much of his time and energy developing a deep understanding about his clients and their struggle. I'd say the best attribute about John is his compassion for his clients. When you walk into his office that very first time you feel so drained, hopeless and at rock bottom. Mr. Winer cares about empowering you and getting you justice to make you feel alive, accomplished, and on top of the world. That is when his job is truly done. John Winer is a stand up guy that stands out from all the rest.

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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

N/A

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

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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