About Joanne A.
Joanne A — Helvig is a workers' compensation attorney at the Law Offices of John E. Hill in Oakland, California. She joined the State Bar of California in 2001. The firm, located at 333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 500, specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation cases throughout the Bay Area.
She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, in 2000. Her Bachelor of Arts, with honors, was obtained from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1997. During law school, she clerked for the San Francisco Superior Court. Her practice focuses exclusively on workers' compensation matters.
She represents clients in all stages of the workers' compensation process, from initial claims to appeals. Cases typically involve negotiating settlements, representing clients at hearings, and ensuring they receive appropriate benefits. Before joining the Law Offices of John E. Hill, she worked as an associate attorney at a boutique firm in San Francisco, handling personal injury and workers' compensation cases from 2001 to 2003.
She also served as a law clerk for the California Department of Industrial Relations, gaining experience in workers' compensation law. She is a member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association. She is fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
