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David K. Cohn

David K. Cohn

Of Counsel

David K. Cohn is a previous managing partner of the firm, now ‘Of Counsel’, and one of the most highly regarded trial lawyers in California.

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. He is annually recognized in the Best Lawyers in America program, which is the oldest and among the most respected attorney ranking services in the world.

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"From day one, I knew I wanted to be a lawyer."

David's History

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, joined the firm and eventually became its managing partner in 2000.

David is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, where he holds the rank of Associate, and also serves as the President for the San Joaquin Valley Chapter. He has also previously served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and as past President of the Kern County Trial Lawyers Association. He was selected to join the International Society of Barristers, a widely-respected invitation-only group whose aim it is to preserve trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. He was also recognized by his peers in the local “Top Attorneys” poll highlighting the best lawyers in their practice areas.

Over the course of his career, David has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients. You can view some of them below.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (661) 323-4000

Education:

  • University of Southern California, B.A. 1972
  • Southwestern Law School, J.D. 1975

Admissions:

  • California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

Testimonials from David's Clients

He always looked out for my best interest and I knew it - I mean I really knew it.

Not only is he a great attorney, he truly cares…. Mr. Cohn displayed confidence and knowledge during every situation.

I would recommend David for any type of case. He is the best attorney; but more than that, he cares about his clients and fights for you.

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