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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 anonymous | January 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly recommended for worker comp cases.
I can’t recommend Tim English highly enough. From the very beginning of my workers’ compensation case, he was professional, knowledgeable, and truly had my best interests at heart. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood each step of the...
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 Andrea | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
excellent lawyer
Tim is an excellent lawyer, he helped me a lot throughout my workers' compensation case. He was always attentive throughout the entire process until finishing my case, which ended with very good results. I want to thank you for your support and for your excellent work, super recommended thank you ve...
So happy to be able to help you through the stressful workers' compensation process. All the best!
Posted by Sean | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great experience
I suffered a work related injury and was unable to preform my duties. After about two months of trying to work with my job myself I continued Tim and explained my situation. Tim was very helpful and believed he would be able to serve me and help protect my interests. My worker’s compensation case too...
Posted by Linda | August 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
AMAZING. ATTORNEY!
I can't thank Tim enough for helping me with my work comp case! .He was very friendly and professional. He was there from the very start and helped me navigate through the horrible work comp system. Anytime I had any questions, he promptly answered every single email! He made sure I understood ...
Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy we were able to help in a time of need!
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
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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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