I was born and raised in Kern County, Ca. and, other than during my college and law school years, I've lived here all my life. My father, older brother, uncle and cousin were all attorneys in Kern County before me so I grew up surrounded by the legal community and it greatly influenced my decision to be a lawyer.
But before becoming a lawyer, I worked in various jobs including working in the oilfields and on farms. These experiences taught me the value of hard work but also about the inherent dangers of working around heavy eqipment, chemicals and high pressure pipelines and hoses. These experiences have stayed with me and I often find them helpful as I represent clients who've been seriously injured or lost a loved one in work related situations.
Over the years I've witnessed the extreme hardships that a catastrophic injury or the sudden loss of a person who was a cherished family member causes. Mounting medical expenses coupled with the loss of income create anxiety, not only in the lives of those who have been injured, but also in the lives of those who depend on the injured person. I can provide the legal expertise that they need to assure that they receive fair compensation to help relieve that stress and anxiety so that they can focus their energies on healing and getting better.
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Acquired: 1984
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305 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by William S. | February 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional and Competent
I have been a client of Mr. McKnight on more than one occasion. He helped my family and I navigate some rough waters. His knowledge of Personal Injury and our legal community is remarkable. If you are looking for an attorney who will communicate with his client and be a relentless advocate, then I st...
Posted by Sue | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great advice
I have worked with Mr. McKnight since the late 1980s on many real estate and business contracts. His advice has always been outstanding! He has my highest possible recommendation!
Posted by Tim | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Best advice I have ever received
I have worked with Cleve for over 25 years. As a physician I have had many, many contracts to review and negotiate, and he has been invaluable in helping me with this. His advice has been right on in every situation. He has my highest possible recommendation!
Posted by Charlie | September 15, 2010 | Personal Injury
I strongly recommend Mr McKnight as a personal injury lawyer.
I was in a serious car accident that totalled my Infiniti. I was hit from in front and my knee was jammed into the dash board. I had surgery on my knee and the knee now is fine but, I had an allergic reaction to something in the dressing that covered my knee surgery. I received 3rd degree burns from ...
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1995
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984 - Present
Partner, McKnight, McKnight, Mcknight & McKnight
1984 - Present
Kern County Bar AssociationMember
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Member
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
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The Art of Jury Selection
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