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also known as Matt Clark
Matthew C. Clark is the managing partner of his firm and a respected leader in the Central Valley and throughout California. His practice is dedicated to helping injury victims and their families secure justice, with a focus on personal injury cases including auto accidents, wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and other serious injury matters.
Matt is a Bakersfield native and graduate of Garces Memorial High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University before attending the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. While in law school, he competed as a member of the Mock Trial Competition Team. After several years as a litigation associate with a local firm, he joined his current firm in 2006.
In 2011, Matt graduated from the American Board of Trial Advocates’ (ABOTA) National Trial College at Harvard Law School. His work has earned recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyer, having first been named to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine and included in Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “20 Under 40 People to Watch.”
Matt has handled numerous high-value cases, including serving as lead attorney on a pedestrian accident case that resulted in a $22.1 million settlement—one of the largest in the firm’s history. He is often called upon by local and national media to provide legal commentary and regularly speaks at workshops and community events regarding liability, insurance, and injury prevention.
Dedicated to serving his community, Matt has held leadership and board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including:
For Matt, the most rewarding part of his work is building relationships with his clients and ensuring they receive the care and justice they deserve.
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Acquired: 2002
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1731 Chester Avenue, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by Larry | June 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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I was a client of Matt Clark. From the beginning, Mr. Clark was very clear about the facts and realities of the case. I was never in any doubt as to what to expect. His communication skills were excellent in that he always responded as quickly as possible to any question or concern I had. I believe h...
"Matt Clark leads our firm with an extraordinary level of compassion and dedication to the injured people we serve. As managing partner, he sets the tone for a culture that puts clients first while holding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Working with Matt, I’ve seen how deeply he cares about the impact our work has on people’s lives, and how committed he is to ensuring every client receives strong, ethical advocacy. His leadership inspires our team and makes a meaningful difference in our community."
"Matt Clark is an exceptional leader and mentor, and working under his guidance has been one of the most impactful experiences of my career. He leads with integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his clients and his team. Matt takes the time to invest in the growth of those around him, always encouraging excellence while setting the standard through his own work. His leadership inspires trust, confidence, and a shared dedication to justice."
"Working alongside Matt Clark as both a partner and colleague has been an incredible privilege. Matt is a true leader whose integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence set the tone for our entire firm. He is a fierce advocate for his clients, a strategic and respected trial lawyer, and someone who leads by example every day. Matt’s dedication to justice and to the people we serve makes him not only an outstanding attorney, but also the kind of partner every lawyer hopes to have."
"Working alongside Matt Clark has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. He is not only an exceptional trial lawyer but also a true mentor who leads by example. Matt’s integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to his clients set the standard for what it means to be an advocate. His guidance and support have shaped me as an attorney, and his passion for justice continues to inspire everyone at our firm."
"Before joining Chain | Cohn | Clark, I had the opportunity to go up against Matt Clark on several cases, and it was immediately clear why he’s regarded as one of the best trial lawyers in California. Matt was always meticulously prepared, persuasive, and unwavering in his advocacy for his clients, all while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and respect for opposing counsel. Now working alongside him, I see the same leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence that made him such a formidable adversary. It’s an honor to now call him a colleague and partner."
"I had the privilege of working against Matt Clark for many years before joining him at Chain | Cohn | Clark, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most skilled, prepared, and ethical trial lawyers I’ve encountered. Even as opposing counsel, Matt’s professionalism and integrity stood out. Now working alongside him, I see the same commitment to excellence, leadership, and compassion that make him a respected force in our profession and a true advocate for his clients."
"Matthew is tenacious, hardworking, smart, extremely personable and engaging. He’s a cut above the rest and has the experience of a lawyer twice his age with the cases he’s been exposed to thus far."
"As a local defense attorney, I have had the pleasure of working opposite Matt on multiple cases. In all cases, I have found him to be knowledgeable, professional and ethical. I have already recommended many people to Matt and plan to continue to do so in the future."
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Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Law Firm, The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll
2021
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2020
Pursuit of Justice Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, California
2019
'Best of Kern County' Hall of Fame, Bakersfield Life Magazine
2018
Top 100 Verdicts in California, Top 100 Verdicts in California
2017
Top Attorneys, Bakersfield Life Magazine
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
20 Under 40 People to Watch, Bakersfield Life Magazine
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Mock Trial Honors, McGeorge School of Law
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Chain Cohn Clark
2002 - 2006
Litigation Associate, Young Wooldridge
2018 - Present
Children's Advocates Resource EndowmentBoard Member
2015 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Kern CountyBoard Member
2012 - 2018
Clinica Sierra VistaPresident
2012 - 2017
San Joaquin Community Foundation Board (Adventist Health)Board of Directors
2011 - 2012
American Board of Trial Advocates - Harvard Trial CollegeFellow
2001 - 2005
Stockdale High SchoolMock Trial Coach
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