Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez is the founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates in Bakersfield, California. His practice focuses on cases surrounding catastrophic personal injury involving negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of others involved in motor vehicle crashes, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. 

A nationally recognized personal injury attorney, Mr. Rodriguez founded his firm on the principle of providing dedicated protection to people through compassionate legal service and the relentless pursuit of justice. He works tirelessly to help those recovering from serious injury hold negligent parties accountable and secure complete compensation to rebuild their lives after tragedy. What sets Mr. Rodriguez and his firm apart is his ability to pursue litigation on behalf of clients rather than accept low settlements that large corporations or insurance companies offer, ultimately obtaining maximum compensation for the individuals and families that need it most. Mr. Rodriguez’s trial count of over 150 trials speaks to his commitment to seeking justice for those he represents. His results include the top three verdicts in Kern County history and the largest personal injury settlement in Kern County history. 

Mr. Rodriguez obtained his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, one of the country's top undergraduate public university engineering colleges. His practical background in engineering provides him with a unique knowledge base and perspective on challenging cases involving machinery, trucking accidents, and workplace accidents. In 1980, he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law and passed the California state bar exam on his first attempt. 

Mr. Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated hard work, leadership, and dedication to the community, earning him nationwide respect and admiration among colleagues and the public. Mr. Rodriguez is on the faculty of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, where he teaches trial skills. He is also frequently asked to lecture and teach trial skills for organizations such as the Consumer Attorneys of California,  American Association of Justice, and numerous other bar associations. In addition, he is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Kern County Bar Association, and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. 

Among his accomplishments, he was the first recipient of the Gerry Spence Trial Warrior of the Year, and he has been selected for the California Super Lawyers® list every year since 2009. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only group composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the United States. He has been named to the 2021 “10 Best Attorneys – California” List by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. As a measure of the esteem in which he is held by his colleagues, Mr. Rodriguez has received an AV Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.