Chain Cohn Stiles

What Chain Cohn Stiles does

Chain Cohn Stiles, operating under the DBA Chain | Cohn | Clark, is a Bakersfield, California-based law firm founded in 1934 by Morris B. Chain, a Russian immigrant and USC Law School graduate. The firm specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation legal services, representing individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, oilfield and industrial incidents, premises liability cases, elder abuse, sexual assault, wrongful death matters, and workplace injuries throughout Kern County and the broader Central Valley. Services are delivered on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing upfront and the firm is paid a pre-agreed percentage of settlement or verdict proceeds only upon case resolution; workers' compensation contingency percentages typically run 10-15%.

The firm operates from a single office at 1731 Chester Avenue in downtown Bakersfield with a team of approximately 8 attorneys (4 partners — Matt Clark as Managing Partner, Chad Boyles, David K. Cohn, James A. Yoro — and 4 associates / attorneys including Tanya Alsheikh, Doug Fitz-Simmons, Juan Garza, Chris Hagan, and Beatriz Trejo), plus support staff totaling 11-50 employees. Notable case results include a $22.1M pedestrian accident settlement, $15M products liability verdict, $11M premises liability recovery, $10M oilfield accident settlement, and $9M industrial accident result, contributing to a cumulative client recovery figure of nearly $1 billion over the firm's 90+ year history. The firm partners have received Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, AV Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell), and National Top 100 Trial Lawyers recognition, and the firm has been voted Best Personal Injury Law Firm in the Best of Kern County Readers' Choice Poll in 2023 and 2024.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and reputation-driven: marketing relies on community involvement across 70+ Kern County civic organizations, content marketing through blog posts, Legal Minute videos, and the Kern Case by Case podcast, plus partnerships with Bike Bakersfield and the Bakersfield chapter of MADD (co-founded by Managing Partner Matt Clark). Intake is direct via phone, toll-free number, website forms, text, email, and chat, with 24/7 availability emphasized. The firm is privately held by its equity partners with no parent company, external investment, or institutional ownership identified.

Name

Chain Cohn Stiles

Legal name

Chain Cohn Stiles

Website

https://chainlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chain Cohn Stiles (operating as Chain | Cohn | Clark) is a Bakersfield, California personal injury and workers' compensation law firm founded in 1934, representing injured individuals throughout Kern County and the Central Valley on a contingency fee basis with approximately 8 attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Workers compensation law
• Accident legal representation
• Contingency fee legal services
• Wrongful death litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Personal Injury Legal Services: The firm represents clients in personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Attorneys are paid a predetermined percentage of the compensation received only after the case settles or results in a verdict. This model requires no upfront payment from clients.
2. Workers' Compensation Legal Services: Workers' compensation cases are handled on contingency basis. Nearly all workers' compensation lawyers work on contingency, with payment being a small percentage (usually 10-15%) of the settlement only after benefits are received.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chain Cohn Stiles (Chain | Cohn | Clark) is a single-location Kern County law firm providing personal injury and workers' compensation legal representation to injured individuals. Services are delivered on a contingency fee basis, where clients pay nothing upfront and attorneys receive a pre-agreed percentage of any settlement or verdict. The practice covers car/truck/motorcycle/bicycle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, elder abuse, oilfield accidents, dog bites, and sexual assault/abuse matters.

Product overview

Chain Cohn Stiles is a single-location law firm offering unified personal injury and workers' compensation legal services. The core offering consists of two integrated service lines: Personal Injury Legal Services (covering car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, premises liability, oilfield accidents, wrongful death, elder abuse, dog bites, and sexual assault/abuse) and Workers' Compensation Legal Services (helping injured workers obtain medical treatment, disability benefits, job training, and death benefits). The firm provides these services primarily to Kern County, California residents, offering free consultations on a contingency fee basis where clients pay nothing upfront.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals injured due to another party's negligence in Kern County and throughout California. Covers car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability (slip and fall, unsafe property conditions), wrongful death, elder abuse, dog bites, oilfield accidents, products liability, sexual assault/abuse, and police misconduct matters. Recovered nearly $1 billion for clients across 90+ years.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for employees injured on the job, including oilfield, agricultural, industrial, and workplace accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and occupational diseases. Helps clients obtain medical treatment, temporary and permanent disability benefits, job training, and death benefits. Handled on a contingency basis, typically 10-15% of settlement.
• Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of car accidents caused by negligent drivers in Bakersfield and throughout California, including hit-and-run, rear-end, broadside, and stop-sign/red-light violations.
• Truck Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of accidents involving commercial vehicles, big rigs, and semi-trucks in Kern County and California.
• Motorcycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers in Bakersfield and throughout California.
• Bicycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for cyclists injured in accidents, particularly relevant given Bakersfield's high rate of bicycle accidents (averaging 72 injury bicycle accidents and 2.4 fatalities annually).
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families seeking justice and compensation after the death of a loved one caused by another party's negligence, including fatalities from workplace accidents, car accidents, and other negligent acts.
• Elder Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for elderly individuals who have suffered abuse or neglect in care facilities or nursing homes, seeking protection, medical care, and accountability from care facilities.
• Premises Liability Legal Services Legal representation for individuals injured due to unsafe property conditions, including slip and fall accidents, poorly maintained premises, and structural failures such as collapsing staircases.
• Oilfield Accident Legal Services Specialized legal representation for Kern County oilfield workers injured in workplace accidents, combining knowledge of California workers' compensation and personal injury law.
• Dog Bite Legal Services Legal representation for victims of animal attacks, particularly dog bites, seeking compensation for injuries from pet owners.
• Sexual Assault/Abuse Legal Services Civil legal representation for victims of sexual assault and abuse pursuing compensation through civil claims (distinct from criminal prosecution).
• OSHA Violation Legal Services Legal representation for workers whose rights have been violated under OSHA regulations in Kern County workplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovered nearly $1 billion for clients over 90+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bike BakersfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChain | Cohn | Clark has partnered with Bike Bakersfield for multiple community initiatives including Project Light Up The Night where volunteers distribute hundreds of free bicycle lights throughout Bakersfield, donating 100+ safety helmets to local students, and sponsoring Bike Bakersfield events. The firm has also collaborated on video campaigns for Kern River Parkway safety.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - Bakersfield ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManaging Partner Matt Clark helped start the Bakersfield chapter of MADD. Chain | Cohn | Clark sponsors the annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash fundraiser in Bakersfield to raise awareness about drunk driving.
• Grossman Burn Center at Bakersfield Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm gifted $200,000 to the Grossman Burn Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital as an outgrowth of their work caring for burn injury victims. This represents both charitable giving and a connection to their oilfield and burn injury practice.
• Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner James Yoro serves on the Board of Directors of GBLA, an organization that represents individuals unable to speak for themselves due to racial, economic, social, or legal barriers.
• California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttorney Beatriz Trejo leads the local Bakersfield chapter of CAAA as president. The organization serves California's injured workers and provides legal education and legislative advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker: Long-running California plaintiff personal injury firm with a similarly broad practice area menu (car, truck, slip-and-fall, premises liability) and contingency fee structure. Comparable as a regional California PI peer with similar client acquisition via TV/digital plus community reputation.
• Wilshire Law Firm: Los Angeles-based contingency-fee personal injury firm with multiple practice areas covering car, truck, motorcycle, and premises liability accidents. Directly comparable as a California plaintiff PI firm pursuing similar case types and client segments with a similar contingency-fee revenue model.
• Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys: Long-established Southern California plaintiff personal injury firm operating on contingency with similar practice area breadth (auto, premises liability, defective products). Comparable business model, client base, and case mix, though with a larger footprint and stronger mass-media marketing investment.
• Bentley & More LLP: California-based contingency-fee personal injury firm handling car, truck, motorcycle, and slip-and-fall cases. Comparable as a similar-sized regional California PI firm using the same contingency model and targeting similar accident-victim clientele across the state.
• Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. Sacramento-based law firm offering both personal injury and workers' compensation representation on contingency. Closely comparable in the dual-practice structure (PI + workers' comp) that distinguishes Chain Cohn Stiles from single-track PI firms.
• Frantz Law Group: California plaintiff personal injury firm concentrating on car, truck, and rideshare accident cases on contingency. Comparable target client (accident victims), business model, and service area footprint within California.
• Avrek Law Firm: California-based plaintiff personal injury firm handling auto, premises liability, and wrongful death matters on contingency. Comparable as a similarly sized California PI practice competing for many of the same plaintiff-side case types and client segments.
• Callahan & Blaine PLC: California plaintiff personal injury firm focused on catastrophic injury and insurance bad-faith cases on contingency. Comparable as a regional plaintiff-side PI firm with a track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and similar trial-driven, contingency-fee economic model.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. plaintiff-side personal injury firm operating on a contingency fee model. Comparable as a direct competitor for the same plaintiff pool (car accidents, premises liability) but with dramatically larger scale, marketing budgets, and geographic footprint nationwide; their expansion into California markets is a competitive threat and reference point for the category.
• Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP: California-based plaintiff law firm specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and aviation/product liability cases. Comparable practice philosophy (championing plaintiffs against well-funded defendants) but operates at the high-value catastrophic end with broader scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chainlaw
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/chaincohnstiles
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChainCohnClark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chain-cohn-stiles
• Instagraminstagram.com/chaincohnclark
• TikToktiktok.com/@chaincohnclark
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ChainCohnStiles

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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