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Tim W. English (founding shareholder of Wiesner English, P.C.) is a worker's compensation attorneys serving all of Northern California. Tim handles all aspects of worker's compensation cases including partially or fully denied claims, UR/IMR disputes, QME selection litigation, SIBTF applications, and 132a Petitions/Serious and Willful violations. His goal is to walk you step by step through a confusing and contentious process to achieve the best results possible.
Besides worker's compensation, Tim has experience in multiple facets of the law, including representing individuals and companies on matters ranging from business and employment disputes, sponsorship negotiations, contract drafting, mediation, equity offerings, venture capital transactions, and litigation. Tim also helps individuals with wage disputes against their employers at the San Jose, Oakland, Stockton, and Salinas Labor Commissioner's offices. Tim also holds certificates in Employment Law and High Tech law from Santa Clara University School of Law.
A native of San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County, Tim actively volunteers with the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (a Santa Clara County community law center focused on providing free or low cost representation to immigrants, employees, and consumers) and the San Jose Police Emerald Society whose charge is to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Tim is also an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, currently serving as the President of the Santa Clara County CAAA Chapter and a merber of the Regulations and Membership Committees
In his spare time, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, playing tennis, disc golfing and wine tasting.
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Acquired: 2013
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Posted by Danielle | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best attorney I have ever had!!
Mr. English has been my Worker's Compensation attorney for a couple of years now. I've dealt with numerous attorneys in my past for divorce/family law, (and small stuff of the same nature), but I am happy to say with 100% certainty that Mr. English has been THE BEST attorney I have ever had! His work...
Your kind words blow me away! thank you so much for your review!
Posted by Hajrija | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
My work comp story
Tim W English helped me so much every step of the way during my work comp claim! He was always available for any questions or advice whenever I needed it. He made sure that I got all the help and medical attention and I was blessed to have him to represent me during a hardest journey of my life. Than...
Posted by Maria Jaime | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Awesome workers' comp lawyer
I cannot say enough good things about Tim. He was very thorough from the moment we first met with him. He makes the very frustrating and convoluted workers' compensation process easier to deal with. Communication was always consistent, clear, and timely. We never had to wonder about the status of ...
Posted by Rudyard | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly Recommended
Tim helped my family and I with our Workers Compensation death claim after my father’s passing. He’s very knowledgeable, personable and committed to his work. He answered all our questions in a timely manner and ensured that all our concerns were heard. We got a really good settlement, thanks to Tim’...
Losing a loved one is unimaginable - even moreso when it happens at work! So happy we were there to help you and your family walk through such a frustrating process and, ultimately, get you a favorable result. All the best to your and your family!
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best decision I've made
The last few years have been by far the hardest and the darkest for me and my entire family. If there it was a "bright light" to shine and show a path, it was my attorney, Tim English. Tim's response time was always less than one hour! Tim patiently answered all questions I had regardless many oft th...
Thank you so much for the kind words! I was so happy to be able to assist you when you needed it most and look forward to working with you on your Subsequent Injuries Fund case. All the best!
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2013
High Tech Law Certificate; with Honors, Santa Clara University School of Law
2012
Witkin Award in Employment Law, Witkin
2021 - Present
Founding Shareholder, Wiesner English, P.C.
2015 - 2021
Senior Attorney and Counselor, Law Offices of Bo Katzakian
2014 - 2014
Associate, Graffanini LC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Berliner Cohen
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Alexander Community Law Center
2021 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association Santa Clara ChapterTreasurer
2020 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMembership Committee Member
2015 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
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$550,000
Full Settlement
Full Settlement
Open Medical Settlement
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2026
Deposition Triggers: Top QME Mistakes That Land You in the Hot Seat
2026
50 Shades of Regulations
2025
The Standardized QME Prescription Form: What You Need to Know
2025
Mechanics of Filing Petitions for Reconsideration and Removal
2025
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2012
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