90 Years Strong: Chain | Cohn | Clark Stands Out As Local Leader in Injury Law

Editor’s Note: The following article was printed in the October 2024 issue of Bakersfield Life Magazine. 

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No law firms in Kern County – or outside of Kern County, for that matter – can compare to the history, results, and reputation of Chain | Cohn | Clark. The Bakersfield-based accident and injury firm is commemorating 90 years in 2024; that alone is something that is unmatched by local law firms of its kind.

Here are some other standout facts about Chain | Cohn | Clark:

• For 90 years, the firm has been firmly cemented in downtown Bakersfield, dedicated to helping Kern County’s residents. Morris B. Chain first set up shop in the Haberfelde Building in 1934 in downtown Bakersfield. Now, the firm is on the corner of Chester and 18th Street, just a stone’s throw from where it first started. In 1934, Chain began laying the foundation for what would become one of Central Valley’s most prominent and longstanding law firms, one whose mission became to fight for the everyday working man and woman during their time of greatest need. The firm name has changed over the years – including being known by many as Chain-Younger – but the “Chain” name has remained.
• Throughout this time, Chain | Cohn | Clark has earned more multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for its clients than any other law firm locally.
• The seven attorneys at the law firm have more than 100 years of combined experience in accident and injury-related law. They include managing partner Matt Clark, partners Chad Boyles, Chris Hagan, and Beatriz Trejo, and associate attorneys Tanya Alsheikh, Doug Fitz-Simmons and Juan Garza. Attorney David Cohn, who has nearly 50 years of legal experience at the law firm, is “of counsel.” All have called Kern County home for many years, and most since birth. Learn more about each of the attorneys by watching their stories at chainlaw.com.
• The law firm was voted as “Best Law Firm” and “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” in the 2024 Best of Kern County Readers’ Choice Poll by The Bakersfield Californian.
• The firm was also selected for inclusion in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings list by Best Lawyers in America program, the oldest and among the most respected attorney ranking services in the world.
• Chain | Cohn | Clark was given the “Community Champion” award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Kern County for the law firm’s work toward raising awareness locally and helping victims. The attorneys and staff are directly and actively involved with various local groups and nonprofits, serving as members of committees and boards of directors.

While earning local and national accolades, the law firm’s mission is to stick to its local roots by providing personal attention to each client. From making sure attorneys meet with clients upon a first meeting, to maintaining ongoing communication throughout the case, to receiving personal care from the entire office, the dedication to personal service is one of the things that makes Chain | Cohn | Clark unique in the world of accident and injury law. The promise is to give this personal attention to each client in Kern County.

As Chain | Cohn | Clark nears the century mark, the firm stands poised to continue its commitment to the community, its pursuit of justice, and its legacy of championing the rights of Kern County residents for generations to come.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.