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Description:As of October 15, 2011, Joseph Pluta is one of only 11 attorneys in Bakersfield to be certified as a specialist in Workers’ Compensation law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Certification requires a rigorous evaluation of an attorney's experience and credentials, in... moreAs of October 15, 2011, Joseph Pluta is one of only 11 attorneys in Bakersfield to be certified as a specialist in Workers’ Compensation law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Certification requires a rigorous evaluation of an attorney's experience and credentials, in which an attorney must demonstrate that he or she is an active member of The State Bar of California, dedicates at least 25 percent of his or her practice to workers’ compensation claims, demonstrates technical and written proficiency with the subject matter, and earns recognition by peers, judges, and members of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board as a qualified attorney in the field.
To date, Joseph Pluta has represented more than 5000 employees in various legal actions to secure workers' compensation benefits. During 30 years in Workers' Compensation practice, he has represented clients in almost 1500 administrative hearings and trials before the California Department of Industrial Relations and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In addition, he has represented other disabled clients before the Social Security Disability Administration and various judges in personal injury trials. less
