David Allen Kizer

David approached my workmen’s compensation case with sensitivity through the initial first phase of the workmens compensation deposition process He also returned phone calls from me during the first phase and year of opening and working on my case. But he appeared to lack sound legal analytical skil...ls to settle my case with best possible outcome and seemed preoccupied with his own salary and amount of money he would be making on my case. When the agreement he made with my employers lawyer changed to his detriment and they lowered the amount of my settlement I still often saw David laughing with my employers lawyers in rooms in Oakland workmen’s compensation building when I went looking for him as I would often be kept waiting 2-3 hours during settlement talks. He clearly had camaraderie with my employers lawyers but seemed most concerned with being liked by my employers lawyer and kept telling me what a decent person my employers lawyer seemed to be. David seemed to be naive regarding my case. David seemed most upset when I advocated for myself and received a large medicare set aside amount. Attorneys do not receive a percentage with MSA’s. He seemed to lack expertise in this process. I am a licensed clinical social worker who knew what to do to receive a medicare set aside of over $50,000 for future treatment since I also applied for and received social security on my own for a prior work injury. David again seemed to like basic skills regarding social security application process but again I was able to advocate for myself and receive social security in a short amount of time. I would not see this attorney unless you do not mind a small settlement. Again David likes to be liked and get along with everybody as his priority. He seems however to lack shrewdness. He does not appear to have sound legal analytical skills although he means well.

I was referred to David by a friend, who had retained his services and was pleased with the results. At that time, I had already sat down and spoken to two different Worker's Compensation attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area, and while both of them had seemed quite capable, I somehow walked away ...from those meetings feeling unsure of myself. I suffered a work injury that was about to change the landscape of my professional life and I needed a lawyer who could not only practice law but could also relate in a human way, and bridge my need for representation with empathy for the challenges I experienced as an injured worker. In the end, I could've not have been happier with my choice to hire David Kizer. He was reassuring throughout the entire process and filled me in every step of the way. Together, we achieved a fair and favorable settlement, and quite quickly, which allowed me to move on from a tough situation and get to rebuilding my life. I recommend David Kizer to anyone in need of help with a Worker's Compensation case!

I was referred to Mr. Kizer for assistance with my workers comp disability injury. We met for a detailed consultation and I hired him to handle my case. Over a lengthy span that included a couple of surgeries for my injury, Mr. Kizer referred me to a qualified surgeon, prepared and helped me unders...tand tons of documents, depositions and negotiated all elements for the final settlement. He earned a five star rating for his excellent knowledge of workers comp/social security disability procedures and the kindness and patience he demonstrated throughout the ordeal.

I had the pleasure of hiring David Kizer for my WC case. He made the process as smooth as possible despite the natural stress of dealing with the hurdles that come with a case. He remained calm and explained things along the way to help keep me as calm as possible as well as fighting hard for me. His... lengthy experience alone was reassuring throughout the entire process. His clear explanation of the process also helped a great deal to know that I had someone who cared about my case. He was very efficient in timely communicating with me from beginning to end. If I can recommend an attorney, I wouldn't hesitate to name David without hesitation to anyone in search of a great attorney.