Establishing Legal
Precedents Since 1981

We have relentlessly fought for workers' rights for the last 57 years. It's time we extended our legal expertise to fight back against insurance companies' aggressive lawyers.

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It Doesn’t Get Better Than This

We provide legal expertise that transcends the status quo! Secure your rights and make informed decisions with our 24/7 legal counsel, sharpened through years of practice.

Millions in Settlements Recovered

We fight for what our clients are rightfully owed, helping us win big in landmark judgments that have shaped Bakersfield’s justice system.

We Win, Or You Pay Nothing!

We believe your rights come first! That's why we work on a contingency fee basis,where our fee is a mere fraction of the total compensation you receive on winning your case.

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Building Bakersfield’s Foundations By Championing the Underdog’s Rights

Bakersfield’s most renowned and respected workers’ compensation attorney, Mr Joseph Pluta, started his legal career in 1978 and never looked back. His reputation as a legal messiah for the underrepresented worker was established early and grew over the years into a full-fledged firm called The Law Office of Joseph Pluta, with his son, Joe Pluta, leading by example as the second-in-command.

Today, The Law Office of Joseph Pluta is the ultimate name for expert legal counsel for workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury lawsuits in Bakersfield. We have an impressive track record in aiding the oppressed through recovering multi-million dollar settlements from insurance giants and other defendants. Since we thoroughly understand Bakersfield’s complex justice system, we can leverage it to arrive at settlements and legal judgments that best work for you.


If you or your loved one needs expert legal representation and guidance for your unique situation, do not hesitate to contact us.

Meet Your Attorneys

Get Represented By Bakersfield’s Best Legal Talent

Principal Attorney: Mr. Joseph Pluta

A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Mr. Joseph Pluta truly revolutionized Bakersfield’s legal landscape with his specialty in workers’ compensation legislation. His victory against Western Growers Insurance Company established his legal practice by expanding the rights of injured workers. Today, he successfully spearheads the legal operations at his firm, eponymously named ‘The Law Office of Joseph Pluta,’ dispensing his expertise and years of wisdom into our daily work ethic.

  • Undergraduate- Brown University (1971)
  • Postgraduate- Law School at the University of San Diego

  • Admitted to the State Bar of California (June 1978)
  • The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Certified (Workers’ Compensation)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of California
  • Principal Attorney: The Law Office of Joseph Pluta

  • Workers' Compensation law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Personal Injury law

Western Growers Insurance Company v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

Associate Attorney: Mr. Joe Pluta

Mr. Joe Pluta works hard to meticulously uphold the legal standards set by his father, Mr. Joseph Pluta, to carry on his rich legacy. His multifaceted expertise is attributable to his diverse early school interests, including football, soccer, and track and field. He constantly strives to serve Bakersfield’s Spanish-speaking residents better by improving his Spanish proficiency.

  • Early Education- East Bakersfield High School
  • Undergraduate (Honors)- University of California, Santa Barbara (2007)
  • Juris Doctor (Taxation)- University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2013)

  • Admitted to the State Bar of California (December 2013)

  • A prominent human rights organization in Nicaragua
    • Helping counsel take depositions
    • Made presentations to USAID and the Swiss Embassy in Nicaragua
    • Inspected prisons and jails to evaluate human rights conditions
  • The Law Office of Joseph Pluta

  • Workers’ Compensation law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Personal Injury law

Bakersfield’s Number One Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Choice For A Reason

Here’s what sets us apart from other law firms in Bakersfield, making us the first choice among the city’s residents for workers’ comp, personal injury, and social security disability cases.

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Support

57+ Years of
Excellence

6000+ Injured
Workers Helped

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Which Of Our Bakersfield Legal Services Do You Seek?

Our team is dedicated to conducting thorough investigations into your accident and injuries to achieve the best possible settlement or trial verdict for you.

You deserve to be supported with solid representation and receive fair compensation for your injuries. We understand the challenges of dealing with big insurance companies and are here to help you navigate them if you have any of the following legal cases:

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