The Law Offices of John E. Hill, PC
Representing Clients in Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward
Meet our Attorneys
The Oakland workers compensation lawyers of the Law Offices of John E. Hill, represent clients in Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward are lawyers with experience representing clients in workers compensation matters. Our workers compensation attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and to fighting to maximize the benefits you will receive for your lost wages. Each of our lawyers handling Fremont worker comp claims and Hayward worker comp claims dedicated themselves to handling workers compensation claims. We have gained respect from our clients, competition, and California judges. Two of our workers compensation attorneys, Ian Cooper and Inna Bimits, have been certified as a Certified Specialist, Workers Compensation Law, by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. We have the experience needed to handle your claim and will help you build a strong case.
Get to Know the Attorneys of the Law Offices of John E. Hill
The Law Offices of John E. Hill can provide you with the following types of experienced attorneys for your matter:
- Workers compensation attorney
- Personal injury lawyer
- Business law attorney
- Wrongful death lawyer
- Premises liability attorney
John E. Hill
John Hill has been representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty-five years. John is certified as a Certified Specialist: Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. His areas of practice include Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Death; Products Liability Law; Medical Malpractice; Premises Liability; Employment Litigation; Torts; General Civil Trial Practice; Commercial Litigation; Airplane Crash Litigation; and Appellate Practice. John is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.
Admissions
- California, 1970
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- J.D., University of Chicago, 1969
- B.A., University of Illinois, 1962
Memberships
- SThe Bar Association of San Francisco
- Alameda-Contra Costa County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- American Association of Justice (Member, President's Club)
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors)
- Belli Society (Past President
Ian M. Cooper
Ian Cooper practices exclusively in the area of workers' compensation law, and he is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 from Humboldt State University and his Juris Doctor degree in 1992 from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He was admitted to the California bar in 1992. Mr. Cooper is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Admissions
- California, 1992
Education
- J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, 1992
- B.A., Humboldt State University, 1984
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- California Applicants' Attorneys Association
Mark J. Shostak
Mark J. Shostak focuses his practice exclusively on workers' compensation matters. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Drexel University and his Juris Doctor degree from the Northeastern University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in California's state and federal courts as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1990
- Pennsylvania, 1991
- California, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Education
- J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 1990
- B.S., with honors, Drexel University, 1986
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- California Applicants' Attorney Association
Inna Bimits
Inna Bimits practices exclusively in the area of workers' compensation law, and she is Certified as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge and her Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School. She is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Admissions
- California, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Education
- J.D., Southwestern Law School, 2000
- B.A., California State University, Northridge, 1996
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- California Applicants' Attorney Association
Joanne A. Helvig
Joanne Helvig focuses her practice exclusively on workers' compensation matters. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California at Santa Cruz with honors, and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Hastings College of Law. She is admitted to practice in California and is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Admissions
- California, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Education
- J.D., University of California, Hastings College of Law, 2000
- B.A., with honors, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1997
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- California Applicants' Attorney Association
Daniel A. Stenson
Dan Stenson has been working with John Hill representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty years. He has focused his practice in the areas of Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Death; Products liability Law; Civil Litigation; Employment Law; Medical Negligence; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries and Premises liability.
Admissions
- California, 1978
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Education
- J.D., University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall), 1978
- B.A., with highest honors, University of the Pacific, 1975
Memberships
- Alameda-Contra Costa County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Michael P. Guta
Michael Guta has worked with John Hill for more than twenty years. He has focused his practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, with a particular emphasis on Business Law, Employment Law and Defamation.
Admissions
- California, 1985
Education
- J.D., Rutgers University, 1984
- B.A., Rutgers University, 1978
Memberships
- State Bar of California
Get Help Today
If you are in need of an attorney skilled in California cases dealing with workers compensation, personal injury, business law, premises liability, or wrongful death claims call the firm's attorneys handling Fremont, Hayward, and Oakland claims at the Law Offices of John E. Hill at 510-588-1000, or contact us by submitting our quick contact web form. We welcome any questions you may have, and offer free initial consultations.
