Compassionate Legal Advocacy with
Over $1 Billion in Client Recoveries
Rodriguez & Associates was founded in 2001 with a vision to serve the Bakersfield, California, community with unwavering dedication toward clients facing overwhelming obstacles, offering a compassionate, client-centered approach to personal injury law. For over two decades, the firm has represented thousands of clients with tremendous success, recovering over $1 billion for those seriously injured or killed by the negligence of others.
The success of Rodriguez & Associates is not simply measured by the number of cases the team handles but by the impact made on the lives of those they represent. The attorneys and staff take the time to understand each client, their stories, and the detrimental effects of their injuries to best serve the unique needs of each case. While the firm has grown tremendously in size and reputation, its approach to client care and excellence remains at the core of its success.
“If I can describe this law firm in two words, I would say ‘professional’ and ‘personal.’ From day one, Mr. Rodriguez and his staff handled my case in the most professional manner and got to know me, the client, on a personal level.”
– Client Review
Leadership That Counts
Daniel Rodriguez, the firm’s founder and senior partner, has dedicated his career to empowering others to obtain justice for the wrongs committed against them and help them to navigate a path toward physical, emotional, and financial recovery. The son of migrant farm workers, Daniel’s unconventional path to becoming an attorney taught him that much can be accomplished with preparedness, persistence, and positivity. The high standards he holds for himself and for those within the firm define a culture of dedication, hard work, and perseverance that has allowed the entire Rodriguez & Associates team to thrive collaboratively as well as individual attorneys and legal professionals.
“The firm’s caliber of intellect, skill, and culture is second to none. If you are in the unfortunate position to need our services, know you will be in good, capable hands.”
– Phyllis Stassi, Case Manager
In addition to his recognition as an acclaimed trial attorney, Daniel is an instructor at the Gerry Spence Method, an accomplished international adventure marathoner, husband, father, and grandfather. He is widely recognized as a community leader in Bakersfield, especially among the Latino population, and sets an example for philanthropic efforts both in and out of the courtroom.
Record-Setting Verdicts and Settlements
Contributing to the monumental achievement of recovering $1 billion in 2024, the firm celebrated the resolution of its 5,000th case, which speaks to the commitment and skill that has defined Rodriguez & Associates since its beginning. The firm has become recognized for having obtained more multi-million dollar verdicts than any other law firm in the Southern San Joaquin Valley and some of the largest verdicts and settlements in California and other states.
“We have grown so much and have been able to help an incredible amount of people through our pursuit of justice. Rodriguez & Associates continues to bring hope to our clients, empower those suffering, and provide a platform for policy change.”
-Patrick Benitez
Rodriguez & Associates has earned a reputation for handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases and seeing them through the appeals process, if necessary. Among the firm’s achievements are multiple record-setting verdicts and settlements that have reshaped the landscape of personal injury law within Kern County and beyond. Some of the firm’s most notable cases include:
- $35,793,475 – A record motor vehicle collision verdict in Iowa
- $122,000,000 – A record settlement in Sacramento, California
- $115,000,000 – The largest personal injury settlement in Kern County history
- $73,650,000 – The largest personal injury verdict in Kern County history
- $70,578,289 – The second-largest personal injury verdict in Kern County history
- $36,700,000 – The third-largest personal injury verdict in Kern County history
- $17,500,000 – A downed power line that tragically electrocuted a man
- $16,100,000 – A big rig wheel that flew off and caused a catastrophic car crash
- $13,500,000 – A school district employee who accidentally ran over a student
- $12,075,000 – A drunk driver behind the wheel of a big rig, killing a young girl
- $12,000,000 – A forklift incident that tragically took the life of a truck driver
A Firm You Can Count On
With over $1 billion recovered for clients over the course of thousands of successful cases, Rodriguez & Associates represents hope and justice for those who have suffered catastrophically due to others’ negligence in California and beyond. As the firm continues to grow and evolve, the Rodriguez & Associates team remains dedicated to making a lasting difference to the individuals and community it serves.
To schedule a case consultation with our team, contact us today.