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David K. Cohn is the managing partner for Chain | Cohn | Stiles , and one of the most highly regarded trial lawyers in California's Central Valley. Year after year, he is named one of the top attorneys in the “ Best Lawyer ” category by the Bakersfield Californian Reader’s Choice Poll. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV preeminent-rated trial attorney, and has also been named a Super Lawyer in Southern California , an honor bestowed upon only the top 5% of lawyers in the region. ...

Beatriz A. Trejo is a partner and attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark, and an award-winning advocate for work injury victims. She is a Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. For her work, she has received the “Workers’ Compensation Young Lawyer of the Year” award in California, and named to the Super Lawyers list by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor bestowed upon only the top 5...

Irene V. Fitzgerald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Irene V., who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Irene V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura E. Devane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura E., who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caroline Lutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Caroline, who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie R. Campos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Julie R., who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph Whittington , partner at Rodriguez & Associates , is an accomplished personal injury attorney with nearly a decade of experience handling complex cases, including multi-party car crashes, pedestrian vs. auto cases, and civil rights violations by police departments. A ​​tenacious advocate for his clients, Joseph works to ensure that each person he represents receives a fair opportunity to seek justice. He has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients, always aiming to o...

Before joining the firm, Tanya served as a legal assistant, legal intern and law clerk for firms in Los Angeles, San Diego and Bakersfield. She worked as a student attorney at the University of San Diego Education and Disability Clinic where she was responsible for meeting clients who could not afford legal counsel. Her responsibilities also included counseling clients, representing them and their interests during meetings, and if necessary, filing a complaint and preparing for formal mediati...

With over a decade of experience in personal injury law, Chantal Trujillo represents individuals and families in some of Bakersfield’s most challenging and complex trial cases ranging from construction accidents and wrongful death to school violence and child abuse. Chantal is a senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates , known for being a hardworking and compassionate attorney who takes the time to understand and meet her client’s requests and concerns throughout the entire ci...

Chad J. A. Boyles is an attorney and partner at the firm, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list, as well as one of Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “20 Under 40 People to Watch.” Chad was born and raised in Bakersfield, and graduated from Highland High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in political science from Cal State Bakersfield where he was also a part of Pi Sigma...