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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 anonymous | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Lawyer for a CRPS Claim
Tim is a great Worker’s Comp. Lawyer. I met him in one of the worst moments of my life. He was knowledgeable and understanding of my condition which put me at ease. He was very responsive by always answering my questions, keeping me informed and guiding me throughout my claim. He negotiated a great...
Posted by Denis | October 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The best person/lawyer!!!
My name is Denis., Tim was presenting me and he did amazing job in my workers camp case. When we first time met he knew everything and so much informative that helped me so much in the future. I was impressed about his knowledge with WC. I am highly recommending him to anyone. Good luck and thank y...
Posted by Greg Penny | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Thank you Tim
I'd like to personally thank you for being a calming voice in the workers comp storm. You were amazing with your knowledge and patience through out my 6 year process dealing with the legal side of my case. Your availability was great and your overall compassion for what I was dealing with was always ...
Posted by Marland | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best personal investment ever
Being an injured worker and not knowing how or where your help is going to come from, leaves you scared and afraid. Upon contacting Tim and meeting him, very polite, explaines what was going to happen and his role of being my advocate to navigate the workmans comp river. Rim immediately secured the p...
Posted by Donna | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent Work
I had the good fortune to have Tim English represent me in my Workers Comp claim. He left little doubt about his thorough knowledge and skill of handling the challenges of the Workers Comp system. He quickly deduced in our first meeting that my employer was underpaying me in medical leave. Tim was ve...
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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
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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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2012
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