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About Chad Boyles at a glance
Chad Boyles is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Chain Cohn Clark. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Whittier Law School (JD, 2010) and California State University Bakersfield (BA, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chad J. A. Boyles is an attorney and partner at the firm, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list, as well as one of Bakersfield Life Magazine’s “20 Under 40 People to Watch.” Chad was born and raised in Bakersfield, and graduated from Highland High School
- He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in political science from Cal State Bakersfield where he was also a part of Pi Sigma Alpha, a national political science honor society
- He then attended Whittier Law School where he served as Managing Editor of the Law Review
- His note, entitled “Money Can’t Buy You Love . . .and It Shouldn’t Buy You A Seat In Congress Either,” was published in the Whittier Law Review
- He graduated cum laude from Whittier in 2010
- After law school, Chad worked briefly in Pasadena before returning to Bakersfield and joining another local firm
- For 2 years, he litigated state cases covering a wide variety of legal issues, including personal injury and civil rights
- Chad has also provided advice and counseling to clients facing legal issues on a volunteer basis at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. Chad has been has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list
- The recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice based on peer reviews, research, and other metrics, according to Best Lawyers, which is among the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession.?
- He has also been named as one of the “20 Under 40 People to Watch” in Bakersfield Life Magazine, 2020 Edition
- Outside of the office, Chad is involved in several goodwill efforts throughout the community, including taking underprivileged students back-to-school shopping and mentoring pre-law students
- He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the CSU Bakersfield Alumni Association
- He is a graduate of Leadership Bakersfield, class of 2019
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad Boyles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bakersfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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