A Top-Rated Plaintiff Attorney
Jake Cohen is a practicing first-chair trial attorney at Bisnar Chase who deals with civil litigation cases for plaintiffs and consumers. Above all, his mission is to make a difference in the lives of his clients.
That can mean helping one person at a time as a fearless jury trial advocate. It could also involve helping people on a wider scale by obtaining verdicts against exploitative corporations, forcing them into better practices.
Jake is always ready to put his skills to use to protect the rights of his clients and make the world a safer place.
Most of the cases he handles involve serious accidents and injuries. These include (but are not limited to) car crashes and other auto incidents, dog attacks, trip or slip-and-fall injuries, and dangerous and defective products.
Background and Education
Jake grew up in Venice Beach, California, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in political science. He then graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
He has worked full-time from the age of 16 until he completed law school to finance his education. Jake’s various roles included working as a personal trainer, in restaurants, and in hospitality.
Jake takes great satisfaction from balancing the scales of justice. He said: “I believe in holding wrongdoers accountable and forcing them to compensate those they injure. I get the chance to fight for victims, as well as deterring future misconduct, making the world a safer place.”
Professional Legal Experience
Jake Cohen is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. His first legal experience came as a law clerk with a criminal defense firm. However, after passing the bar, he committed himself to plaintiff-side litigation, supporting clients who had suffered serious injuries.
Throughout his career so far, he has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, developing his skills as an accomplished jury trial lawyer.
Whether helping individuals or groups of people under a class action, Jake is passionate about fighting for justice for those who have been wronged. He is dedicated to providing aggressive representation, acting as a voice for his clients, and standing up to insurance companies and exploitative corporations.
Described as bold, confident, and with a relentless work ethic in honing his legal skills, Jake has a track record of building cases using intelligent and creative strategies and thrives in front of a jury at trial.
He is excited to help clients across California as part of the Bisnar Chase team.
Some of Jake’s Verdicts and Settlements
| Award Amount | Case Details |
|---|---|
| Commercial truck accident: A crash into a residential property resulting in crush injuries | |
| Negligence - Restaurant fire | |
| Construction worker run over by a forklift - TBI and crush injuries | |
| Wrongful death caused by negligent medical transportation. | |
| Premises Liability - Dog attack | |
| Rear-end motor vehicle accident | |
| Premises Liability - Dog Bite | |
| Premises Liability - Broken Ankle | |
| Premises Liability - Minor Swimming Injury |
Legal Associations and Honors
Jake’s achievements and results have been recognized with a series of top titles. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list each year since 2020, has been published in the CAALA Advocate magazine, and selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
He is also part of several legal organizations that allow him to develop and share his knowledge and experience with peers. These include:
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
- The American Association for Justice (AAJ).
- The American Bar Association (ABA).
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG).
- United States District Courts of California.
Jake Cohen featured article in Oct, 2023 Advocate Magazine
Trial lawyer Jake Cohen discusses Costsco’s defense traps in great detail. The article discusses the challenges and strategies involved in litigating slip-and-fall cases against Costco.
It highlights that Costco often forces plaintiffs to go through the entire litigation process before agreeing to a reasonable settlement, usually not until their motion for summary judgment is denied.
It Emphasizes the importance of handling a slip-and-fall case against Costco meticulously from the outset to make it viable. This includes understanding Costco’s strategies and being prepared to counter them effectively.
