
Daniel Hawkes, Workers Comp Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 19 years of legal practice
PartneratTestan Law
San Diego, CA
Practicing workers comp in San Diego since 2007.
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Daniel Hawkes is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Daniel has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Testan Law.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 19 years
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- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel Hawkes: Daniel Hawkes is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Daniel has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Testan Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in San Diego, California
Daniel takes workers comp matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel Hawkes — workers comp lawyer in San Diego
Daniel Hawkes is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Daniel has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Testan Law.
Daniel Hawkes is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense. Daniel received a B.A. degree from California State University Dominguez Hills, CA in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years. Daniel practices at Testan Law in San Diego, CA.
How Daniel handles workers comp matters
Daniel Hawkes is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense. Daniel received a B.A. degree from California State University Dominguez Hills, CA in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years. Daniel practices at Testan Law in San Diego, CA.
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA
J.D. · 2007
California State University Dominguez Hills, CA
B.A. English · 1995
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
California
2007 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA and B.A. English in California State University Dominguez Hills, CA.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA and B.A. English in California State University Dominguez Hills, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Daniel Hawkes's office in San Diego
Daniel's primary office is at 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel Hawkes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Hawkes
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in California typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Workers Comp attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Daniel handles workers comp matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified workers comp attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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