David Kent Cohn
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David Kent Cohn
Biography
David K. Cohn is the managing partner of Chain | Cohn | Clark and is one of the most highly regarded trial lawyers in California's Central Valley.
He has been recognized in the "Best Lawyers in America" program, which is the oldest and among most respected attorney ranking services in the world. He has also been voted in the Best Lawyer in Kern County by The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll, as well as a "Top Attorney," as reviewed be peers in Bakersfield Life Magazine. David has also been named a Super Lawyer in Southern California, an honor bestowed upon only the top 5 percent of lawyers in the region. He's also a Martindale-Hubbell AV preeminent-rated trial attorney.
Over the course of his career, David has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients. He recovered $10 million on behalf of a man who suffered serious burn injuries in an oilfield accident, and another $10 million for a man who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. Above all, David cares about his clients ability to move forward with their lives after traumatic accidents.
David is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a member of the prestigious International Society of Barristers, previously served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California, and was past president of the Kern County Trial Lawyers Association.
David grew up in Bakersfield, graduating from West High School, before going on to receive his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. Shortly thereafter, he obtained his law degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. While in law school, he clerked for then Federal Public Defender, John Van de Kamp. Following graduation, David returned to Bakersfield and joined the firm and eventually became its managing partner in 2000.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Partner Chain Cohn Clark
Year: 1975 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
American Board of Trial Advocates Secretary, San Joaquin Valley Chapter (Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Associate (Current)
Consumer Attorneys of California Board of Governors (Current)
International Society Of Barristers Fellow (Current)
Top 100 National Trial Lawyers (Current)
Super Lawyers (Current)
Kern County Trial Lawyers Association Past President (Current)
California State Bar  # 68768 Member (1976 - Current)
Publications
Chain | Cohn | Stiles lawyers selected by peers in Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” poll Bakersfield Life Magazine (2018)
Chain | Cohn | Stiles: ‘Standing for Justice’ in Kern County for 85 Years Chain Cohn Stiles Blog (2019)
Chain | Cohn | Stiles ranked in 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Law Firms’ U.S. News & World Report (2020)
Chain, Cohn, Stiles keeps downtown presence The Bakersfield Californian (2014)
People in Business: David Cohn The Bakersfield Californian (2015)
Chain | Cohn | Stiles featured in Bakersfield Life Magazine as ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee Bakersfield Life Magazine (2019)
The family of David Silva received a $3.4-million settlement from Kern County, but did they get justice? Los Angeles Times (2016)
Elderly man drowns at retirement community pool The Bakersfield Californian (2015)
10 to be inducted at inaugural West Hall of Fame ceremony The Bakersfield Californian (2016)
Exec Profile: David K. Cohn The Bakersfield Californian (2017)
Chain | Cohn | Stiles’ David Cohn, James Yoro selected to ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ publication Blogging for Justice (2017)
Kern County votes Chain | Cohn | Stiles as ‘Best Law Firm’ in 2018 Readers’ Choice Poll The Bakersfield Californian (2018)
David Cohn of Chain | Cohn | Stiles selected to 2019 ‘Best Lawyers in America’ publication Blogging for Justice (2018)
Community Voice: County’s non-transparent practices in sexual assault cases need to end The Bakersfield Californian (2016)
Homeless man sues after police shooting left him paralyzed The Bakersfield Californian (2016)
People in Business: Super Lawyers The Bakersfield Californian (2016)
Awards
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Best Lawyer
The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll
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Top Attorneys
Bakersfield Life Magazine
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"Best of Kern County" Hall of Fame
Bakersfield Life Magazine
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
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AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
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Best Law Firm
The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll
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Kern Green Award
Kern Green
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Best Law Firms
U.S. News & World Report
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Best Lawyers in America
U.S. News & World Report
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Super Lawyer
Southern California Super Lawyers
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Inductee
West High School Hall of Fame
Education
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Southwestern Univ School of Law Law Degree
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Univ of Southern Calif Undergraduate Degree
Speaking Engagements
Home and Auto Insurance: How to Protect You and Your Family, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Workshop, 2017
Home and Auto Insurance: How to Protect You and Your Family, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Workshop, 2017
Certifications
- Personal Injury Law: California State Bar
Websites
https://www.chainlaw.com/
Chain Cohn Clark
1731 Chester Ave., Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-1352