The Law Offices of John D. Winer has handled some of the
most significant cases in the Bay Area and California. A number
of the cases have had national implications and have not only
resulted in large verdicts and settlements for clients, but also
have at times contributed to important changes in our society. Please Click Here to learn about some of these significant effects in our society.
John Winer and the attorneys at the law firm have settled and tried 15 cases with million dollar verdicts, settlements or judgments. It was for this reason that John Winer was asked to join the prestigious Million Dollar Advocate Forum.
In addition, many of the cases handled by the Law Firm have received national, statewide and local media coverage. These cases have ranged from high profile wrongful death cases to serious personal injury cases resulting in burns, paralysis, traumatic brain injury and severe psychological injury.
One of the more interesting cases in which Mr. Winer was involved was a case in which 80 elderly or disabled plaintiffs who lived in a low income housing project in downtown Oakland, CA were exposed to excessive noise, dust, salling objects and sewage during a $2,000,000 remodel. The Law Offices of John D. Winer took on the 80 elderly and disabled plaintiffs in individual actions. Because the Law Offices of John D. Winer has more staffing than most plaintiff personal injury firms, it was able to accommodate the large number of plaintiffs and successfully litigate the case. The litigation of this case and the settlement were prominently featured in the Oakland Tribune. The case resulted in a $1,100,000 settlement from the Oakland Housing Authority. Click Here to read more.
This is but one of many interesting and significant cases that John Winer and his law firm have been involved in.