John Hill has been representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over fifty years. John is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.
John's areas of practice include Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Death; Products Liability Law; Medical Malpractice; Premises Liability; Employment Litigation; Torts; General Civil Trial Practice; and Commercial Litigation.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Hill is also a member of ABOTA (The American Board of Trial Advocates).
"Intensely dedicated to getting the best results possible for me on several cases. John Hill tells you honestly and clearly the plusses and minuses of your case and makes sure you understand completely all options. He is completely professional and one of the most affable persons you will ever meet.”
Dan Wilson
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Products Liability
- Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Consumer Law
- Class Action
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Insurance Claims
- Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Civil Rights
- Discrimination, Employment, Police Misconduct
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Principal
- Law Offices of John E. Hill
- Current
- Pepperdine University
- Certificate (2011) | Mediating the Litigated Case
- 42 hours of study
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- University of Chicago
- J.D. (1969) | Law
- Honors: Chairman, Hinton Moot Court Committee
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- University of Illinois
- B.A. (1962) | Political Science
- Honors: cum laude
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- AV Preeminent Peer Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Rated for over 34 years
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff: General
- Super Lawyers
- 2006-2023
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Oakland
- Expertise.com
- Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Oakland, California
- Three Best Rated
- The American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member
- Current
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- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member
- Current
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- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member
- Current
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- The Bar Association of San Francisco
- Member
- Current
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- Alameda County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Association of Justice
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Charter Member, President's Club Member
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- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member
- Current
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- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Board of Directors
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- Activities: Co-Chair, Judiciary Committee
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- Melvin M Belli Society
- Past President, Board of Directors
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- BALIF (Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom)
- Member
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- Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
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- California State Bar # 45338
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- So You Have a Case in Alameda County: What You Should Know
- The Trial Lawyer
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate
- National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
Law Offices of John E. Hill | Serving Oakland, Fremont and the Bay Area for more than 30 years
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Workers
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How much time can I take off for maternity or paternity leave?
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Under a contingency fee agreement, you pay no up-front fees or hourly rates for legal services. Your attorney agrees to accept a percentage of your settlement or court award. If...
What is a non-compete agreement? - Law Offices of John E Hill
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What is a wrongful death claim - Law Offices of John E Hill
If you have lost a family member due to someone
What is considered workplace discrimination? - Law Offices of John E Hill
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Most states permit injured workers and insurers to negotiate lump-sum settlements to cover reasonable medical expenses and lost wages. The uncertainty and potential expense of litigation encourages everyone to find...
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? - Law Offices of John E Hill
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What is the statute of limitations on a personal injury claim? - Law Offices of John E Hill
A statute of limitations is a state law that puts a strict time limit on your right to file a lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you will almost certainly...
What is workers' compensation benefits - Law Offices of John E. Hill
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When should I file a personal injury lawsuit? - Law Offices of John E Hill
Many defendants, especially large insurance companies, are not motivated to settle a claim unless the injured party is willing to file a lawsuit. For that reason, you want to preserve...
Who pays workers' compensation benefits? Law Offices of John E Hill
In nearly all states, employees who file a workers
Whom should I notify of an accident or injury that happened at work - Law Offices of John E Hill
In some states, workers are required to notify their employers of an injury as soon as possible. Other states have specific deadlines, which are often between 30 and 90 days....
