Joseph Pluta

Joseph Pluta

3.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 47 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security

408 18th St, Bakersfield, CA

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Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Law Offices of Joseph Pluta

408 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301-4931

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by Daisy | March 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Workers Compensation Case

I am deeply grateful to the team at Joseph Pluta Attorney At Law for their unwavering support and guidance throughout my case. Their professionalism and dedication made a difficult time much easier to navigate. I especially want to thank Joe Pluta for his kindness, compassion, and commitment over th...e past year. His empathy and support have been a source of comfort to my family and me during this challenging and painful journey. This experience has been truly meaningful, and I feel incredibly blessed to have had such an exceptional team by my side. Wishing you all continued success and many blessings—thank you!

Posted by Maria | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Case

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Joseph Pluta Attorney At Law for the outstanding support and guidance you provided throughout my workers' compensation case. Your professionalism and dedication have truly made a difference. A special thank you to Mr. Joe Pluta, who has ...been assisting me for over a year. Your compassion, empathy, and kindness toward my family and me during this long, painful, and challenging journey have meant so much. This experience has been a blessing, and I am truly grateful for all that you have done. May God continue to bless each of you every day. THANK YOU!

Posted by Kingston | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Highly Experienced and Dedicated Attorney

I had an excellent experience working with Joseph Pluta. His extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation law and years of experience truly set him apart. He was always professional, responsive, and dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcome for my case. Mr. Pluta took the time to explain everyt...hing clearly, making sure I understood my rights and options. His expertise and compassionate approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable workers’ compensation attorney in Bakersfield!

Posted by Adrian | August 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Worst attorney and staff ever

If i could put zero stars i would but i cant i have to put one at least.So today i called around 4:15 to my attorney a guy answer the call and i asked for sandy he put me on hold and i stayed on hold for around 5 minutes than sandy hung up on me i called back the same guy answer he than told me sandy... was not their  so i told him why did he make me wait if sandy was not their in the first place i told him that is not professional of him to do that to a customer to put me on hold than to hang up on me than when i call back they tell me she aint their so its like if they are playing a game with me than they hung up on me again and when i called back sandy answers and tells me that she hung up on me like if its a joke or a game and im the fool they laughing at she than tells me that she felt the guy that answer the  phone was in the right for hanging up on me and i was in the wrong for being upset that they hung up on me 3  times i calle to ask if they had got answer after i declined the first offer they gave me of 7500 i told sandy that i want a one lump summ payment that i want money for back surgery since the therapy that the qme dr   Had requested was already done and my back feels worser than before the therapy i cant even do normal activities for a person my age anymore i cant sleep, cant function  and do normal activities anymore i cant sleep because my back hurts every way i try to sleep im having problems even being normal since i dont got money to pay my bills since i havent got not even one check also last week on wednsday i took a copy of my miles and also i signed a paper to ask for the insurance to send me a a check for 25 DOLLARS THAT I was not able To cash and also a check of 43 dollars that the insurance send to my attorney and my attorney either lost it on purpose or never received it this is not the first time that i feel like my attorney helper sandy is doing things to affect me by making my case take longer Than it really does because me and her had got into a small talk about her not listening to me when i clearly ask her to try and get this done asap because i have no money since i got hurt  because im not getting any type of help from the insurance and since i cant lift  10 pounds its hard for me to get another job or look for work since no one will hire anyone hurt like me i just feel like sandy felt  like i distrspected her when i didnt and she is now taking this personally against me and is making my case take longer for example one day after asking her if she had got the qme report yet since it had already been 160 days since the day i seen the doctor sandy told me no but since i told her that why are they taking so long if the time that they had by law had expire she said she would look into it  and since she new that i was right  she than called me the next day and Told me the qme report had just got to her office the next day i called and todl her why where they taking so long so i new she already had the report but was making me wait on purpose since she was trying to get me back for the day we disagree on some things like to get me back

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

would give 0 stars

so far, ive gotten excuses and a rude staff about how they will not release info about my mother even though i have power of attorney. First impression is all bad. Its obvious he makes excuses not to talk with you. the response I got when i called twice was, he got your message and will call you whe...n he calls you. So far this has been extremely unprofessional and now have to drive 2.5 hrs to join my mother as i do not trust she is in good hands. I would advise a more empathetic attorney with better reviews. I have a business and would never run mine in such manner.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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University of San Diego School of Law

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Brown University

Languages

English

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