
John Paul Walovich, Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Real Estate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Founding PartneratVogl Meredith Burke LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing personal injury in San Francisco since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
Are you John Paul Walovich?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
John Paul Walovich is a founding partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Real Estate. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability · Real Estate
- Handles Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Real Estate matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John Paul Walovich: John Paul Walovich is a founding partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Real Estate. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters John takes on
John concentrates on personal injury, product liability, real estate, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
View other Personal Injury attorneys
Product Liability
View other Product Liability attorneys
Real Estate
View other Real Estate attorneys
Trademark
View other Trademark attorneys
Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California
John takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California
John takes product liability matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in San Francisco, California
John takes real estate matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in San Francisco, California
John takes trademark matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet John Paul Walovich — personal injury lawyer in San Francisco
John Paul Walovich is a founding partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Real Estate. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
John Paul Walovich is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trademark infringement, real estate and 1 other area of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. John practices at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP in San Francisco, CA.
John's approach to personal injury cases
John Paul Walovich is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trademark infringement, real estate and 1 other area of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. John practices at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP in San Francisco, CA.
The kind of cases John takes
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, product liability, and real estate matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
J.D. · 1979
University of Notre Dame
B.B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
California
1979 · ACTIVE
John studied at J.D. in University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and B.B.A. in University of Notre Dame.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and B.B.A. in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California American Board of Trial Advocates
ABOTA · membership
Locations
John Paul Walovich's office in San Francisco
John's primary office is at 456 Montgomery Street, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Vogl Meredith Burke LLP
456 Montgomery Street, 20th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Open in Google MapsClient feedback
Client reviews of John Paul Walovich — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of John. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in San Francisco.
5.0
1 client review
Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once John Paul Walovich claims this profile.
Read all reviewsHiring guide
How to hire John Paul Walovich — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John Paul Walovich
How much does it cost to hire John for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
John 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 — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new personal injury clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
John handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 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
More counsel
Other top-rated personal injury attorneys in California
If John's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these personal injury attorneys in San Francisco handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.
- MS
Michael Shemtoub
Los Angeles, California
5.0· 218
- FY
Farid Yaghoubtil
Los Angeles, California
5.0· 155
- DM
Douglas MacMillan Borthwick
Santa Ana, California
5.0· 118
- DP
David Payab, Esq.
Woodland Hills, California
5.0· 108
- AS
Arsen Sarapinian, Esq.
Beverly Hills, California
5.0· 100
- ST
Sam Tabibian
Los Angeles, California
5.0· 74