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I have practiced in the area of Workers' Compensation for 17 years. After law school, I was hired by an insurance defense firm specializing in workers' compensation and spent the first two years of my career with them. While the firm was wonderful and the experience was invaluable, my heart just wasn't in it.
I was fortunate to have united with my current partner, Joseph Mayen, in January of 2003 and began representing injured workers. I have absolutely loved the practice from the start. It gives me an opportunity to make a positive difference in many people's lives. In this position, I am able to help people to keep their jobs or return to work if possible and I am able to help them maximize their disability recovery when they are not able to return to work. I assist my clients with obtaining necessary benefits and medical treatment throughout their case in an industry where the law generally does not favor injured workers.
The area of Workers' Compensation has become highly complex and difficult for injured workers to receive just benefits and treatment. I do not believe this to be a system where an injured worker should go it alone. Fees are capped at 15% which is a bargain considering all an attorney can do for you. When searching for an attorney, I recommend using the Find a Lawyer tab on this site and cross referencing the attorneys with the California Applicants Attorneys Association (). I find CAAA members to be passionate about their representation of injured workers and highly knowledgeable given the vast resources the group provides to its members.
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26 years | 1,700 cases
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
9%-15%
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
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Posted by Abdul | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
John David Herrera is super nice and very helpful person. My workers comp case was stuck for a long time with another attorney but when I hired John everything was done super quick. I really appreciate his efforts
Posted by Robert D. | October 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
John Herrera represented me for 10 1/2 years. I worked for the CA State dept. of Parks and Recreation. I was crushed by a tractor while on the job and had to be flown into Stanford Hospital where I went through 6 major surgeries. The State threatened to fire me after only 3 months post injury. I then...
Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
First time in my life to talk to lawyers regarding a workers composition case, I am so glade I picked John Herrera to talk. He is very passionate, sympathetic and analytical. If you are looking for a lawyer, who is dedicated to your case for best of result, John definitely is your choice.
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
John was highly recommended to me by a close friend, who John successfully represented on a traumatic spine injury. My injury was a difficult medical case, and John and his partner spent a lot of time discussing the various strategies and possible outcomes at every step of my case. John finally set...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Herrera handled my worker's compensation claim. Having to deal with a difficult defense attorney, he was very diligent in moving the case to resolution. You felt the security that he had my best interests in securing the best settlement for me.
"Focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his client. He has an excellent knowledge of the law, and believes in meticulous preparation of his cases, which is evident when you discuss matters with him. I endorse this lawyer."
"John is a compassionate and highly skilled attorney who works diligently to get great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with John for approximately 13 years, he has now been made a full partner of our office. John is one of the more brilliant lawyers I have known. He is knowledgeable and creative in finding solutions and legal approaches with an unstinting determined manner that gets clients the most money for their injuries. John handles the complex cases in our office, he is the main litigator. John gets results other lawyers only dream about. You will be lucky to have him represent you. Other lawyers seek John's opinions and approaches to help with their cases."
"Mr. Herrera's knowledge and skill in workers compensation are top rate. Whether he is doing discovery, negotiating a settlement, or taking a case to trial, you can expect that he will be well prepared and thorough. He is an impassioned advocate who is both respected by and respectful of clients and fellow members in the legal community."
"Thankfully John is a much better attorney than he is a poker player. He is considered one the top Workers' Compensation attorneys in the bay area. Knowledgable and ethical."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Herrera provides an important contribution to our legal forum at Avvo. He is always thorough and always correct. I believe he is a zealous advocate for his clients' claims."
"Mr. Herrera donates his time to answer questions on this forum and his answers are top-notch. Mr. Herrera is well respected in the WC community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Herrera for over a decade and have watched him represent his clients. He does a first rate job. He is knowledgeable. He is passionate about his work. He is thorough. I can recommend him to anyone as a fine choice as their workers' compensation lawyer."
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2016
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California
2009
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California
2009 - Present
Partner, Mayen & Herrera
2003 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Mayen & Herrera
2001 - 2003
Defense Attorney, Haworth, Bradshaw et al
2003 - Present
California Applicant's Attorney's AssociationPast Chapter President
100% Permanent Disability Award worth in excess of $2 million plus lifetime medical award.
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
What happens with my workers comp claim if I refuse spine surgery recomended by the doctor?
11 Sep 2015
Office chair hurts my back. Is my employer required to buy me a chair that is comfortable and gives me proper support?
01 Jul 2015
Is an Occupational Medicine Specialist a defense or insurance doctor in workers compensation? I was told not to go to one
02 Jul 2015