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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Licenses

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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Joseph Pluta's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charlie | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Workers Comp

Having Mr. Pluta as my lawyer was great. He fought hard for me when the insurance company was jerking me around. I've already sent a friend who had a good experience too

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Review

Do not use him he is for the insurance companies not for you I hired him two years ago worst thing g I ever did I got nothing but a broken back and no money just remember you have to pay back workman comp.

Posted by cheryl | June 24, 2014 | Workers Compensation

workers comp. claim

The exact same thing is happening as the review above this one . Never returns calls, always to busy even when he says to drop by and get an update. The insurance company has all the medical records he does not. So they are building their case as we stand by and watch. All the staff can do is ask... the same question over and over are you back to work?

Posted by Elizabeth Gearhart | May 05, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Diligent

Mr. Pluta kindly took my case after a previous attorney refused to provide medical reports in spite of multiple calls and letters requesting them. Since my case was advanced and even though my medical problems were numerous, which is typically a more valuable case to an attorney, I couldn't find ano...ther attorney to take my case until I found Mr. Pluta. Most attorneys refuse to take those cases because it is more work for them to get up to speed. In addition, the defense was very difficult to deal with and made for additional work as well. I have typically made a trip to his office to get copies of medical reports as they have come in but I have always received a copy upon request. Mr. Pluta also had to go to court on my behalf a couple of times and he fought for me each time. The workers' compensation system is cold and unforgiving. I have found a little reading and research has helped me as well as periodic questions with Mr. Pluta. He has taken time to explain my options when it came time to start executing decisions related to my case. The waiting is hard when you are sick and as is typical with a work injury, financially stressed.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2014

Stay as far away from this attorney and his staff member as possible

Never again. Him and his staff members are rude, misleading, mistreatment. They never get back to you when you call. Treat you with disrespect. Never was able to meet with him besides the consultation time. Will never trust nor recommend this attorney or his staff members to no one.

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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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