Chain | Cohn | Clark The Only Kern County Law Firm Selected to Prestigious 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List

The Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark has been selected for inclusion in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings list by the Best Lawyers in America program — the only law firm in Bakersfield and Kern County to be ranked.

The 2025 edition of Best Law Firms marks the 15th anniversary of the prestigious rankings, “a milestone in the United States legal industry’s pursuit of excellence,” the program stated. This year, 2,375 law firms contributed 101,528 client and professional references. In addition, 27,744 lawyers cast votes and 27,033 clients shared direct feedback, while 786 law firm leaders offered their viewpoints through in-depth interviews.

The Best Law Firms program is the oldest and most respected peer review research and accolades organization in the legal profession. Chain | Cohn | Clark received “Tier 1” ranking recognition this year, which is reserved for the highest scoring firms during the annual review process.

“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized as the only law firm in Bakersfield and Kern County on the 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ list,” said Matt Clark, managing partner and attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and securing justice for our clients. Our team’s dedication to excellence drives everything we do, and it’s deeply rewarding to see our hard work acknowledged on such a prestigious platform.”

A law firm becomes eligible for Best Law Firms rankings by having at least one lawyer recognized in the latest published edition of The Best Lawyers in America for a specific practice area. This requirement ensures that each ranked firm has demonstrated outstanding performance through individual accomplishments within the firm, adding credibility to the firm’s distinction. In fact, Chain | Cohn | Clark has four lawyers recognized.

• David K. Cohn, of counsel at the law firm, was selected into the personal injury litigation category of Best Lawyers in America.
• James A. Yoro, the late of counsel at the firm, was selected into the workers’ compensation law listings. Yoro died Sept. 7, 2024.
• Lastly, attorney and partners Chad Boyles and Beatriz Trejo were selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” list, which honors lawyers who are earlier in their careers (5 to 10 years in practice) for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

The Best Law Firms program relies on an intensive research process designed to provide an objective and reliable measure of legal merit within the United States. This methodology gathers multiple data points, capturing perspectives from clients, peers and law firm leaders to ensure each ranking is comprehensive.

• Client and professional references are core to the rankings and may include judges, lawyers, opposing counsel, or other professionals who collaborated with the firm. They rate firms across six categories, assessing responsiveness, competence and client satisfaction. This feedback is then incorporated into the firm’s overall score, making it a critical component of the ranking process.
• In addition to references, attorneys from recognized firms participate in confidential voting. They assess a firm’s expertise, responsiveness, competitive reputation and referral suitability. These peer votes contribute to each firm’s evaluation, reflecting its standing within the legal community.
• All data from surveys, references and peer voting is compiled into an overall score for each firm. Given that differences in scores between firms can be minimal, Best Law Firms uses a tiered ranking system rather than sequential rankings, clearly distinguishing high-performing firms without overemphasizing small differences. This approach ensures fairness and allows clients to identify consistently top-performing firms within each practice area. By combining diverse inputs from clients, peers and firm leaders, Best Law Firms provides an impartial, data-driven resource that clients and professionals across the United States can trust.

The research team carefully analyzed this extensive data, ensuring impartial, data-driven rankings that highlight only top firms nationwide. This thorough process makes Best Law Firms a trusted, essential resource across the industry. For clients, these rankings serve as a trusted law firm guide for those seeking high-quality legal representation. Whether facing personal legal issues or complex litigation, Best Law Firms provides essential guidance for selecting top advocates.

For law firms, the rankings offer a benchmark for industry standing, helping firms identify strengths and areas for growth. Recognized firms can proudly celebrate their awards as a testament to their dedication and expertise. For lawyers, legal professionals can use the rankings to find reputable referrals, fostering collaboration and ensuring clients receive the best representation. Through rigorous research and high standards, Best Law Firms remains a trusted authority relied upon by clients, firms and industry insiders alike.

“Since its inception, the Best Law Firms rankings have served as a comprehensive guide for individuals and businesses seeking reputable legal representation across the country,” program officials said in a statement. “This annual evaluation highlights the top U.S. law firms across a vast range of practice areas and regions, recognizing those distinguished by quality, dedication and expertise. Through meticulous research, Best Law Firms has become a vital resource for clients and legal professionals alike.”

The full 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be accessed at bestlawfirms.com.

Chain | Cohn | Clark is an established and highly regarded personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm based in downtown Bakersfield, advocating for injured clients in the Central Valley and throughout California since 1934. Over the years, Chain | Cohn | Clark has obtained more multi-million dollar awards and settlements than any other law firm in Kern County. It’s also the oldest personal injury law firm in the area, turning 90 years in 2024. In all, the law firm has received nearly a billion dollars in the firm’s history on behalf of clients.

The law firm includes attorneys Tanya Alsheikh, Chad Boyles, Matt Clark, Juan Garza, Chris Hagan, and Doug Fitz-Simmons. David Cohn serves as “of counsel” for the firm.

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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.