Atty. David Vaughn Stiles

Atty. David Vaughn Stiles

David Vaughn Stiles is a lawyer practicing negligence, product liability, professional negligence and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About David Vaughn Stiles at a glance

David Vaughn Stiles is an Of Counsel based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Chain Cohn Clark. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1976) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kern County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America California Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Vaughn Stiles is a lawyer practicing negligence, product liability, professional negligence and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices at Chain Cohn Clark in Bakersfield, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Vaughn Stiles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Vaughn Stiles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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.

David Vaughn Stiles is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Product Liability

David Vaughn Stiles is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Vaughn Stiles

Where is David Vaughn Stiles's law office located?
David Vaughn Stiles's law practice is located in Bakersfield, California. The firm is Chain Cohn Clark. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Vaughn Stiles handle?
David Vaughn Stiles focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Vaughn Stiles practiced law?
David Vaughn Stiles has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David Vaughn Stiles go to law school?
David Vaughn Stiles earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact David Vaughn Stiles for a consultation?
You can contact David Vaughn Stiles directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Vaughn Stiles received?
David Vaughn Stiles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1976
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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