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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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State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Posted by Altay | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
So Grateful for Tim English’s Help
I honestly can’t thank Tim English and his team enough. From day one, Tim was easy to talk to, patient, and truly cared about my situation. He explained everything clearly and always made sure I understood what was going on, which really helped during a stressful time. Anytime I had a question, Ti...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Tim English -a great and devoted attorney- a person you can trust and a person you can rely on
I got the injury at work. Nobody around me, neither my friends, my relatives, nor my coworkers have had any kind of work-related injury. I felt lonely, I didn't know what to do, I didn't know how to deal with the injury and the workers' comp insurance company. Then I googled and found the Weisner...
Posted by Richelle | July 08, 2025 | Workers Compensation
I highly recommended
Mr English provided honest feedback regarding my work comp claim. He spoke with me VIA email on several occasions asking questions and answering my questions in a timely manner. He allowed me to pick his brain whenever I needed to. Although things did not go the way I had hoped he stuck with me an...
Thank you for your kind words Richelle! Wish we could have helped but hopefully we pointed you in the right direction. Best of luck!
Posted by frank | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
let the professionals handle it.
hello, my name is frank i was very happy with the way tim took charge of my case and i would recommend him to handle your case. very satisfied.
Happy to provide out help!
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great worker's comp lawyer
I had the opportunity to work with Tim at the last stage of a 4-year long worker's comp claim. He took care of the compromise and release step, and I am pretty happy with the settlement that he secured. All of my calls and emails were answered promptly and efficiently. He is very kind and helpful and...
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
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
$1,100,000
$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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