Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that Senior Associate and first-chair trial attorney Jake Cohen has been selected for the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2026.
This prestigious, invitation-only honor recognizes the nation’s premier trial lawyers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, reputation, influence, and results in civil plaintiff litigation. It is a well-deserved recognition of Jake’s relentless dedication to securing justice for injury victims across California and Nevada.
A Southern California native who grew up in Venice Beach, Jake has built his career on a foundation of hard work and a deep commitment to helping those who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own.
From the age of 16, he worked full-time—including as a personal trainer and in the restaurant and hospitality industries—to put himself through school.
That same relentless work ethic now drives him every day to fight for the best possible results for his clients in the courtroom.
Valuable Legal Experience
Jake earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara before graduating cum laude with his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, where he earned a spot on the Dean’s List.
He is licensed to practice in both California and Nevada and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Early in his career, he gained valuable experience as a law clerk at a criminal defense firm before committing fully to plaintiff-side personal injury and consumer litigation.
Today, Jake focuses on catastrophic injury and consumer cases, including the following:
- Auto and truck accidents
- Slip-and-fall and premises liability
- Dog bites and attacks
- Defective products
- Wrongful death
Bold Courtroom Confidence
He is a trained graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, a program that emphasizes authentic storytelling, emotional connection with jurors, and simplifying complex legal issues for maximum impact. This training, combined with his bold and confident courtroom style, has produced outstanding results for his clients. Jake’s track record speaks for itself. He has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims, including:
- $11,000,000 – Commercial truck accident causing crush injuries after crashing into a residential property
- $10,000,000 – Negligence case involving a devastating restaurant fire
- $5,000,000 – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by an inadequately secured umbrella
- $3,000,000 – Construction worker run over by a forklift, resulting in TBI and crush injuries
- Multiple seven-figure settlements in auto defect, wrongful death, premises liability, and motor vehicle cases
Multiple Elite 2026 Awards
In addition to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 honor for 2026, Jake has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2026 (after earning Rising Star status every year from 2020 to 2025), a 2026 Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers member, a 2026 Elite Lawyer, a 2026 Million Dollar Litigator, and one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California by NAOPIA.
He is also a proud member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), American Association for Justice (AAJ), American Bar Association (ABA), and the Attorneys’ Information Exchange Group (AIEG). Jake has shared his trial strategies with the legal community as well.
In October 2023, he published an article in CAALA Advocate Magazine detailing “Costco’s defense traps” and effective strategies for litigating slip-and-fall cases against large retailers. When asked about his work, Jake says:
“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 deter future misconduct, making the world a safer place.”
This latest recognition from The National Trial Lawyers is a testament not only to Jake’s skill as a trial attorney but also to the commitment of the Bisnar Chase team to excellence and client-first representation. With over $1B recovered for clients and a 99% success rate, our firm continues to set the standard for aggressive, results-driven personal injury advocacy in Southern California.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, don’t settle for less than you deserve. Contact Bisnar Chase today for a free, no-obligation consultation with Jake Cohen or another experienced trial attorney. Call 800-561-4887 or visit bestattorney.com to learn how we can help. Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP – Fighting for justice in Orange County, Los Angeles, and throughout California since 1978.
Brian Chase
Articles, blogs, and content have been reviewed by legal in-house staff. Brian Chase is the managing partner of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP. He is the lead trial lawyer and oversees cases handling dangerous and defective products that injure consumers. Brian is a top-rated injury attorney with numerous legal honors and awards for his work relating to auto defects and dangerous products. His firm has recovered over $1B for its clients. Brian is a frequent speaker for CAOC, Dordick Trial College, and OCTLA, covering personal injury trial techniques.
