# John Hillsman

> John Hillsman is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Maritime and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-hillsman
- Role: Attorney at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky
- Location: San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Maritime — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/maritime-admiralty
- Personal Injury — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/personal-injury

## Bar admissions
- ACTIVE

## Education
- University of California Berkeley — B.A. — 1972

## Awards & recognition
- Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (San Francisco) — 2025
- Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (San Francisco) — 2023
- Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (San Francisco) — 2019
- Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (San Francisco) — 2016
- Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs — 2026

## Known for
- Handles Maritime and Personal Injury matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Admiralty and Maritime Law (San Francisco) (2025).

## Office
- 220 Jackson Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, California, 94111
- Phone: 415-421-9292

## Citation policy
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