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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 Debbi | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Tim W. English, one of the best Workers Comp Attorneys in the area.
My Son had a work injury around 2015 and Tim English was the lead attorney and settled his claim to our satisfaction. I sustained a work injury in 2018. There were disputes with my employer regarding liability and treatment and I felt I was being ignored. I contacted a workers' compensation attorney...
Posted by Jay, call me Wah. | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
This is your dude! He knows what he's doing and CARES!
I got hurt at work, I work for the state,- it was suggested to me to get a lawyer right away. I searched high and low and made a few calls and spoke to quite a few lawyers... something just didn't feel right; finally I got a phone call from a compassionate voice- he listened and then shared some word...
It was my pleasure to represent you - so happy we were able to get you back on your feet and back to work! All the best in the future!
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
great lawyer!
have been fighting with employer and WC for a long time. Tim helped me with every step and kept me posted along the way. we settled out with what i thought was a fair settement, but Tim was willing to go even farther, cant say enough about his drive and understanding! I was super worried the entire t...
Your comments are much appreciated! Glad we were able to leverage our final position into a VERY good settlement for you. All the best and stay safe1
Posted by Steve | July 12, 2021 | Workers Compensation
Highest praise for Tim English
Tim has been a great resource advising me through the web of my work comp case. Tim has always provided answers to my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone needing work comp guidance.
It was a pleasure assisting you Steve. As you know, these case can be long, arduous battles that sometimes seem to have no end. Thank you for sticking in there until the end! All the best!
Posted by Benjamin | April 08, 2021 | Workers Compensation
My best helper
In my case that i fell in the workplace. I asked Tim W English from Law Offices Bo Katzakian Law Firm in San Jose to seek his help. As an experienced, professional lawyer ready to guide and assist helping any answering or email my phone call questions no matter what time it reassure me. He really ca...
Happy to be able to support you through these difficult times Benjamin! Really happy we were able to come to an agreement that allows you to get out of this terrible system. All the best and stay safe!
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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
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Full Settlement
Open Medical Settlement
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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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
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