Atty. John E. Wilking

Atty. John E. Wilking

A career litigator and former prosecutor, Mr. Wilking is a partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP and works out of the firm’s Southern California office.

Poway Poway 17 Years Experience 17 year
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About John E. Wilking at a glance

John E. Wilking is a Partner based in Poway, California, practicing at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2009) and California United States District Court - Southern District of Florida (2022). Educated at University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL (J.D., 2009) and University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (B.A. Political, 2006). Active member of Membership •San Diego County Bar Association •Miami-Dade County Bar Association •University of Florida Alumni Association - Life Member. Serves clients in Poway, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • A career litigator and former prosecutor, Mr. Wilking is a partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP and works out of the firm’s Southern California office
  • Mr. Wilking is licensed in California and Florida
  • His practice includes insurance defense, general liability, bodily injury, and construction litigation
  • Prior to relocating to California, Mr. Wilking practiced business litigation in Miami, Florida and was also a former partner at a well-known South Florida law firm, focused on providing legal representation within the insurance and healthcare industries, representing Fortune 500 companies, various local businesses, and healthcare providers in litigation matters primarily focused on premises liability, medical negligence, wrongful death, civil forfeiture, auto negligence, and all aspects of the defense of insureds in civil litigation
  • During that time, Mr. Wilking often presented as a guest lecturer at various South Florida hospitals for continuing medical education (CME) credits on The Understanding of Domestic Violence and The Prevention of Medical Errors in Healthcare
  • Mr. Wilking began his career as prosecutor in Florida
  • As an Assistant State Attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit, Mr. Wilking represented the State of Florida in the prosecution of various crimes, including homicides, home invasion robberies, DUIs, and domestic violence
  • During that time, he obtained several years of invaluable first-chair jury trial experience
  • When he is not litigating, Mr. Wilking enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter
  • Among many other activities, they enjoy traveling, Florida Gators sports, Girl Scouts, and taking advantage of the beautiful San Diego weather

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Wilking's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Wilking handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Poway are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Wilking

Where is John E. Wilking's law office located?
John E. Wilking's law practice is located in Poway, California. The firm is Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Wilking handle?
John E. Wilking focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John E. Wilking practiced law?
John E. Wilking has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John E. Wilking go to law school?
John E. Wilking earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Political, 2006).
How can I contact John E. Wilking for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL
- 2009
B.A. Political
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2009
California United States District Court - Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2022

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