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Wm. Todd Berry
Law Office of Wm. Todd Berry
1800 30th Street
Suite 330
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 716-5555 | Fax: (661) 716-5556
http://www.wtb-law.com
Representing Injured Workers
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
My preference is to work with employees injured on the job.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1994
Bar Number: 172376
Other Court Admissions
All California State Courts; United States District Court, Eastern and Central Districts of California.
Association Memberships
State Bar of California; Kern County Bar Association; California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Continuing Education
I attend California Applicants' Attorneys Association conventions and Kern County Bar Association seminars on the topics that are part of my practice. I always far exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
I tend to handle cases where employees have suffered significant work-related injuries and represent them during all stages of the proceedings.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
California Pacific School of Law
City:
Bakersfield
State:
CA
Year:
1994
Degree:
B.S. Electrical Engineering
School:
Texas Tech University
City:
Lubbock
State:
TX
Year:
1982
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have been an attorney for 14 years and have been practicing workers' compensation law for the past five years. I strongly sympathize with the rights of injured workers and do my best to protect all of their legal rights under the California Labor Code and California Workers' Compensation system.
I started my own workers' compensation practice in February 2007 to represent injured workers.
Previous Employment Summary
I began practicing law in 1995 and worked for several general litigation/personal injury firms in the Bakersfield area, including Rodriguez & Associates. I joined the firm of Yohman, Parker, Kern, Nard & Wenzel in 2004 and represented insurance companies and self-insured employers in workers' compensation matters. I then joined the firm of Hinden, Rondeau & Breslavsky in 2005 and began representing injured workers before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. I started my own workers' compensation practice in February 2007 and have continued to represent injured workers since that time.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients who educate themselves have a better understanding of the legal process and what it will take to resolve their case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I'll review documents prepared by my client if they are related to the case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No, I will not do this because of legal liability issues.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help people and defend their rights.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My education and background allow me to sympathize with clients and do my best to represent their interests.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Being a workers' compensation attorney allows me the opportunity to help injured workers who need legal assistance.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping people with their legal problems.
Tell us about your law firm:
My entire staff is bilingual in Spanish and English and is fully trained to assist clients throughout the workers' compensation process.
What are your strengths and style?
I am professional, polite and agreeable to work with. My strength and expertise is the ability to focus on a case and solve problems, reaching appropriate resolutions.
Personal Interests:
Computers, technology, and spending time with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Teresa Valencia
Fax
(661) 716-5556
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
My entire staff is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I work on a contingency-fee basis only. I do not charge a client unless there is a settlement or a monetary award in their favor. My fee has to be approved by the workers' compensation judge, who usually awards attorney fees in the range of 15% of the settlement received by the injured employee.
Hourly Rates
None.
Free Initial Consultation?
Free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
None.
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