Wisner Baum

About our Bakersfield, CA office

Award-winning trial attorneys, representing people across the U.S. in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from defective consumer products, medications and commercial transportation accidents.

With a tradition of success that dates back to 1985, the Wisner Baum law firm (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, PC), in Los Angeles, California, continues to provide honorable legal counsel and support to clients across our state and throughout the country. Over the past 40 years, we have grown into one of the most prominent and successful law firms representing people who have suffered a serious injury or lost a family member due to negligence or wrongdoing.

To date, we have won more than $4 billion in verdicts and settlements for our plaintiff clients. Many of our top-ranked, highly dedicated lawyers have practiced law for decades. The firm’s attorneys will always strive to deliver the highest level of representation possible and pursue maximum compensation.

Wisner Baum has seven offices (including satellite offices) across California and one in Washington, D.C. With decades of experience handling many types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, we can help you achieve the justice you deserve for your complex legal issues involving: catastrophic injury, commercial transportation accidents, pharmaceutical drug and medical device product liability, mass torts, and class actions.

When we take on a case, your mission becomes our mission, and we pride ourselves on being your advocate in a time of need. Our service to you and your family doesn’t stop with the pursuit of maximum compensation; we also work tirelessly to be a force for positive change. This includes advocating for improved safety, and fighting to deter future incidents from happening again.

Nationally recognized for obtaining justice and compensation, our lawyers continue to earn top rankings and endorsements from peers and legal publications, including Law360’s California Powerhouse award, U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers®, and the highest AV® Preeminent®, Peer Review Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®*. In addition, some of our attorneys are listed in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Our groundbreaking work in the Monsanto Roundup litigation resulted in three jury verdicts worth a combined $2.424 billion. In recognition of these historic verdicts, the National Law Journal inducted three of our lawyers into The Verdicts Hall of Fame.

Praise from past clients and other firms we work with means just as much, if not more than our case results. Our law firm has received countless positive reviews and referrals from satisfied clients and peers.

To find out more about how we can best assist you in seeking justice for the wrong you have suffered, contact Wisner Baum LLP. We offer free and confidential case evaluations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell DistinguishedSM and Martindale-Hubbell NotableSM are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Office Details

Mailing Address:

Tower B, 2nd Floor, 4900 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Office Size:

Year Established:

1973

Languages:

Farsi, Spanish, French, Swedish

Payment Information:

Free Initial Consultation
Fixed Fees Available

Office Hours:

Monday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Areas of Practice

Specific Areas of Practice for our Bakersfield office:

Serious or Catastrophic Personal Injury Accident Litigation
Aviation Accident Litigation
Airline Accidents
Helicopter Crash Litigation
Bus Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Train Accidents
Railroad Accidents and Injuries
Public Transportation Accidents
Mass Disaster Litigation
Drug Product Liability
Class Actions
Complex Multi-District Litigation
Drug and Medical Device Litigation
Whistleblower Qui Tam Lawsuits
Brain Injury
Catastrophic Injury
Commercial Vehicle Liability
Head Injury
Plaintiffs Personal Injury
School Bus Accidents
Spinal Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
Qui Tam Litigation
Zantac Litigation
Self-Driving Car Accidents

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (43 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
4.9/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0

5.0/5.0 Review for J. Clark Aristei by a Sole Practitioner on 03/05/13 in Civil Litigation

I have known Clark for over 30 years. I have always found him to be an attorney of the highest caliber, both in terms of intellect, professionalism, and integrity.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael L. Baum by a Managing Partner on 02/24/13 in Mass Torts

Michael is a very impressive individual and lawyer. I give him my highest rating..

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5.0/5.0 Review for Frances M. Phares by a Partner on 06/26/12 in Litigation

Fran is a remarkable person and remarkable attorney. She brings honor to our profession.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Frances M. Phares by a Sole Practitioner on 04/18/13 in Litigation

A true professional in the best sense of the word. Superb attorney. A credit to the bar, and a godsend to her clients.

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5.0/5.0 Review for J. Clark Aristei by a Sole Practitioner on 03/23/13 in Litigation

Mr. Aristei is a gentleman - professional - a pleasure to work with - Honest

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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael L. Baum by a Senior Associate on 03/12/13 in Products Liability

Fantastic attorney with good instincts and willing to take on large companies. Good grasp of inherent difficulties of large litigation and how best to navigate cases forward.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael L. Baum by a Managing Partner on 05/10/13 in Products Liability

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5.0/5.0 Review for Frances M. Phares by a Principal on 04/23/13 in Products Liability

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5.0/5.0 Review for Frances M. Phares by a Principal on 04/23/13 in Drug and Medical Device Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Paul J. Hedlund by a Managing Partner on 04/23/13 in Personal Injury

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