Johnny L. Hawkins

Johnny L. Hawkins is a Michigan personal injury lawyer and owner of The Law Office Of J L Hawkins, PLLC in Southfield. A native of Southeastern Michigan, he represents people injured in serious accidents and wrongful death matters. His practice includes auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, premises liability, governmental immunity, and dog bite claims. He also assists with estate planning and probate, offering steady guidance when legal and financial concerns overlap for families and individuals.

Johnny earned his B.S. from Wayne State University in 1992 and his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 1996. After military service as a U.S. Army platoon leader, he built a legal career focused on preparation, discipline, and advocacy. He is admitted in Michigan and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, strengthening his ability to represent clients in demanding cases effectively with care.

Johnny is known as “the Warrior Lawyer,” a nickname tied to his tenacity, preparation, and client-focused approach. He accepts fewer cases so he can listen closely, answer questions, and build each claim fully. His work emphasizes investigation, negotiation, trial readiness, and careful case development. These qualities help injury victims pursue compensation, security, and accountability after accidents, unsafe property conditions, negligent conduct, or preventable losses affecting their long-term future stability.

Johnny L. Hawkins has earned several honors, including the Wolverine Bar Association Noble Advocate Award, AV Preeminent rating, AVVO Pro Superb Attorney recognition, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Black Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyer, and Robert L. Millender Visionary Award. His professional memberships include the Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary Society nationally.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of J L Hawkins PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan, Master Lawyers Section
• Member, Wolverine Bar Association
• Executive Board Member, Michigan Association of Justice
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
• Member, Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
• Member, Trial Law Institute
• Member, Diversity Law Institute
• Lifetime Member, Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyer Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wayne State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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