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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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1660 Hamilton Ave., Suite 206, San Jose, CA, 95125
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Posted by Valerie | December 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Rapid Response Excellence
What I appreciated most about my lawyer , Tim, was that I could count on him to get back to me fast. I had lots of questions, he gave great advice, and again, he was so very quick to get back to me. I truly felt represented by a knowledgeable professional that had my best interest at heart. Tim was k...
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 Moises | June 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers compensation
I can't thank Tim enough for helping me with my workers' comp case. From the start, he was very friendly and explained everything in a way I could understand. He was always there to answer my questions and kept me updated on what was happening. I didn't expect to get much from my settlement, but T...
Posted by Steve | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Tim English, Hero
When I had a work injury & my works Insurance didn't want to take responsibility I met with & hired Tim English. He was very easy to talk to & straight forward and has stayed that way thru the whole experience. He was on top of every problem the insurance company and state threw @ us by the time I kn...
Posted by Pete | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The Best
Tim was the only workers comp attorney that gave me the time of day when the pandemic first hit. While attorneys were waiting for the onslaught of covid cases to come piling in, I was trying to navigate a biological/chemical exposure case that nearly killed me. I was pushed off by attorney after ...
Thank you so much for your kind words Pete! It was certainly a difficult journey, but happy to be there with you every step of the way!
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
2025
2025
2023
2012
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