At J.L. Hawkins Law we believe that when we put people first, everything else falls into place. That belief is rooted in who Johnny L. Hawkins is—both as a person and as a personal injury lawyer. As the eldest child and grandchild in his family, and later as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army, Johnny has always been focused on protecting and serving others. Since he became an attorney in 1996, that dedication has earned him a reputation as “the Warrior Lawyer.”
When you have suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, your world can feel like it’s been turned upside down, and the future is uncertain. That’s when you need someone who will take the time to truly listen, address your concerns, and begin clearing a path forward. Johnny applies the same discipline, precision, and preparation that he learned in the military to every case. With nearly 30 years of experience as a Detroit personal injury lawyer and litigator, Johnny understands what your case is worth and he is prepared to fight for it—whether at the negotiating table or in a courtroom. He never gives up—and he never loses sight of who he is fighting for.
It’s Johnny’s focus on the people he serves—not just their cases—that drives him to achieve the results they need. Helping good people is Johnny’s lifelong mission. Winning big is just the byproduct.
Your case matters to us because you matter to us. Reach out today to get the answers and support you need after you or a loved one has been injured.
I’ve always been dedicated to protecting others. As a kid, I always looked out for my younger family members and the smaller kids in my neighborhood. After graduating high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Army, where I was placed in the role of platoon leader, continuing to protect and serve others.
That same commitment has guided me throughout my career. For the past 30 years, I’ve served the residents of Metro Detroit and Michigan as a personal injury lawyer. Since founding J.L. Hawkins Law in 1996, I’ve fought tirelessly for good people who have been injured. I care deeply about my clients, and I’m proud of the results that I’ve been able to achieve for each of them.
You have many personal injury attorneys to choose from when you need help. But not all personal injury lawyers servicing the citizens of both Detroit and the entire Metro-Detroit Community are the same. Here are some of the reasons our clients give for why they are glad they chose J.L. Hawkins Law, and why they refer their family and friends to us.