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This year marks a significant milestone for Joseph Whittington, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary with the firm. Over the past decade, Joseph has become a pillar of the Rodriguez & Associates team, recognized not only for his fierce advocacy and courtroom precision but also for the compassion and…

2025 marks an extraordinary milestone for Martha Ruiz, who is celebrating 40 years of working alongside Daniel Rodriguez, the Founding President of Rodriguez & Associates. Since joining Daniel in 1985, Martha has been a pillar of the team, growing from senior paralegal to office manager, mentoring generations of staff, and guiding the office with…

Stephanie Lopez has served as a paralegal at Rodriguez & Associates for 15 years, consistently demonstrating the dedication and compassion that define our personal injury practice. Her work protects individuals through thoughtful legal guidance and relentless pursuit of justice. Since joining the firm, Stephanie has been instrumental in managing complex cases and supporting our…

Patrick Benitez has been a driving force behind Rodriguez & Associates for twenty-five years, leaving an indelible mark on its culture and reputation within the Bakersfield community. As Litigation Director, Patrick has been instrumental in shaping our firm’s culture and approach to supporting clients through building meaningful and lasting relationships. In the video below,…

Daniel Rodriguez, president and founder of Rodriguez & Associates, authored an article in the April 2025 issue of Advocate Magazine. In his piece, “Three Ways to Get a Big Verdict,” Daniel shares his trial-tested insights drawn from his work litigating over 150 jury trials. Daniel shares his approach to securing high-value verdicts throughout complex…

Relationships are the foundation of Rodriguez & Associates’ tremendous reputation in the Bakersfield community. In his decades with the firm, Litigation Director Patrick Benitez has witnessed how the firm’s unique familial culture has developed into a legacy of uplifting the community and working hard to protect those who need the most help. Patrick, who…

At Rodriguez & Associates, our team of trailblazing women attorneys is redefining the face of personal injury law, one case at a time. Their unwavering pursuit of justice is matched by a commitment to building trust and connection with clients as well as giving back to their community. Handling cases that are often complex…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Danay Gonzalez, a partner at Rodriguez & Associates, was interviewed by KGET and Studio 17 as part of Nexstar’s Remarkable Women series. The national initiative honors women of diverse backgrounds who have made a significant impact on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life in their…

In June 2024, senior partner Joel Andreesen led Rodriguez & Associates’ trial team to secure a record motor vehicle collision verdict in the state of Iowa. The team obtained a $35 million award from an eastern Iowa jury for a young Iowa woman who was catastrophically injured by a negligent truck driver and the…

At just 12 years old, Alexis Paredez knew her future was in law. She drew a picture of herself as a lawyer and wrote a letter to her mother, calling it a “contract” that her dream would come true. Fourteen years later, Alexis was standing in a courtroom, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues,…