also known as Whitney Daniel Bertch
Whit D. Bertch is the principal and founder of The Bertch Firm, a personal injury firm specializing in the representation of people who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Since he began practicing law in 2014, he has represented hundreds of injured victims, recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.
In 2018, he was named to the “Top 40 under 40” List by the National Trial Lawyers. In 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 he has been recognized as a “Southern California Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine.
He has been featured in the Los Angeles Daily Journal twice, once for his efforts in representing injured victims and another for his efforts in raising charitable funds for local Orange County non-profit 501(c)3 organizations.
Additionally, Mr. Bertch is a dedicated leader in the Orange County legal community. From 2016-2019, he served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA). In 2018, he was recognized by OCTLA as the “Board Member of the Year” for his outstanding service, dedication and leadership to the organization. In 2019, he was appointed to serve as an Executive Officer, where he currently holds the office of President-Elect. He will serve as President of the organization in 2024. Mr. Bertch also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Charities (OCTLC), where he has served since 2020. In 2022, he received the organization's "Presidential Award" for exemplary leadership and service.
Whit graduated from Pepperdine University in 2011, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Sports Medicine. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2014.
When Whit is not representing his clients, he can be found practicing yoga or out training for his next half-marathon or triathlon. He also enjoys hiking, recently summiting Yosemite’s famed Half Dome.
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Posted by David | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Thanks You Mr. Bertch!!!
Whit represented me for an injury I suffered when some shmuck knocked me off my motorcycle. My injuries were serious and consisted of a torn up knee and a bruised hand. It was my first time hiring a personal injury attorney and I was uncertain about the process. I was referred to Whit by friend. Thro...
Posted by Marirosy Santayana | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very Professional
First I want to thank all the effort put into my case that changed my life, Whit and his team were always very professional, they listened with interest to my concerns and needs, they fought to achieve the best for me. The Bentley More team did an excellent job. I would recommend Whit to anyone in ne...
Posted by Sean | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Did a great job for our family
My family retained Bentley & More LLP after my wife, two daughters and I were hit by a drunk driver. Whit was very diligent in the handling of our case and was always very informative and helpful when it came to any questions we had. He fought for us to obtain a top-dollar settlement from the insura...
Posted by Ben | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Patience Paid Off
First, I want to say my wife and I were very happy with the outcome of our case and we recommend Whit Bertch very highly. We were involved in a rear end collision on our way to visit family out of state for the Christmas holidays in December 2019. We had our family dog in the back seat and the trunk...
Posted by Joseph | February 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Grateful endorsement for Whit Bertch
Joseph Cavins <[email protected]> 4:28 PM (3 hours ago) to Whit Joseph Cavins 20372 E. Amapola Avenue\ Orange, California 92869 (949) 683-9185 Re: Whit Bertch To whom it may concern: Whit represented m during a series of legal actions after an electronic vaping device explode...
"Whit is not only an outstanding advocate for his clients, but he is just a great all-around guy. Any client would be lucky to have Whit represent them."
Car accident lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2022 - Present
Principal, The Bertch Firm
2018 - 2021
Trial Attorney, Bentley & More LLP
2014 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Ted B. Wacker
2019 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Officer
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2016 - 2019
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Confidential policy limits settlement
2014
Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Code of Civil Procedure 998
2017
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