Referring a Client to John J. Roach
If you are an attorney with a client who has been seriously injured and needs personal injury representation, I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I have built a practice based on trust, results, and doing right by clients — and I treat referring attorneys with the same professionalism and respect.
I understand what’s at stake when you refer a client. Your reputation is on the line. I take that seriously.
Why Attorneys Refer to Me

I am a solo practitioner with extensive plaintiff-side trial experience in San Francisco and the Bay Area. I personally handle every case from intake to resolution — no hand-offs to junior associates, no file-and-forget approach. When you refer a client to me, you know exactly who is working their case.
I have recovered more than $25 million for injured clients, including:
- $6,000,000 — Pedestrian TBI case
- $2,185,000 — Pedestrian vs. auto TBI case
- $1,600,000 — Multiple fractures, long-term disability
- $750,000 — UIM arbitration, mild TBI
- $300,000 — Jury verdict, dog bite, no physical contact
Insurance companies know I am prepared to go to trial. That preparation drives better settlements.
Cases I Accept on Referral
I focus on serious personal injury cases throughout the Bay Area including:
- Car, truck, and rideshare accidents with significant injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Slip and fall / premises liability
- Dog bites
- Motorcycle and trucking accidents
- Underinsured motorist (UIM) arbitrations
I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and regularly accept referrals involving Spanish-speaking clients throughout the Bay Area.
How the Referral Process Works
California Rules of Professional Conduct permit fee sharing between attorneys with client consent. I handle all referral arrangements in full compliance with Rule 1.5.4 — written fee-sharing agreements, full client disclosure, and proper documentation throughout.
- Step 1 — Call or email me with a brief summary of the case
- Step 2 — I evaluate it promptly and give you an honest assessment
- Step 3 — If I accept, we execute a written referral agreement per State Bar requirements
- Step 4 — I keep you informed throughout the case
- Step 5 — At resolution, the referral fee is paid per our agreement
Who Refers to Me
I am a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) and serve on its Board of Directors and Education Committee. I am a preferred referral for serious personal injury and catastrophic injury cases among San Francisco trial attorneys.
I am also a Super Lawyer (2021–2026) and hold an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating — signals your client will see and trust when they research their representation.

Contact Me About a Referral
Call me directly at (415) 851-4557 or email john@representmyinjury.com.
I respond to all referral inquiries within 24 hours — usually much sooner.
John J. Roach, Esq. | Law Office of John J. Roach | 1388 Sutter St., Suite 810, San Francisco, CA 94109 | State Bar #262885