About Justin M.

Justin M. Litvack is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005 and holds bar number 239658. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Litvack is the managing partner at Boxer+Gerson, LLP, a law firm specializing in workers' compensation cases, with offices in Oakland, Santa Rosa, and Concord, California. He has been practicing law for over 20 years, serving clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Mr. Litvack earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2005. During his time at Santa Clara Law, he served as the Comment Editor for the Santa Clara Law Review from 2004 to 2005. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. His academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in legal studies and critical thinking.

Mr. Litvack concentrates his practice in the area of workers' compensation law. He represents injured workers in matters involving workplace injuries, ensuring they receive the benefits they are entitled to under California law. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. His experience on the defense side provides him with unique insights into defense tactics, which he leverages to advocate effectively for his clients.

Throughout his career, Mr. Litvack has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Boxer+Gerson in 2012, he spent seven years as a partner at a prominent workers' compensation firm, where he represented large self-insured employers and insurance carriers. His decision to transition to representing injured workers was driven by a desire to help them navigate the complex workers' compensation system.

Mr. Litvack is an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, reflecting his commitment to advocating for injured workers. He has also been involved in educational initiatives, including presenting at the California State Bar Sections Convention on updates to workers' compensation law. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports, reflecting his deep roots in the Bay Area community.

Education

University of Washington

B.A.

Santa Clara University School of Law

J.D.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Managing Partner

Boxer+Gerson

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda State Trial Court · Admitted 2005
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Admitted 2005
California Court of Appeal State Appeals Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

workers' compensation

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

California Applicants Lawyers Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 500 Oakland CA 94612