Jason A. Helsel
/Attorney
"Competitive by nature, strategic by design, and focused on achieving the best results."
Contact Jason
1705 L Street
Fresno, CA 93721
2201 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Meet Jason
Practice Areas
Education
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Arts in Agribusiness – 1998
San Luis Obispo, CAUniversity of California Hastings College of the Law
2001
San Francisco, CA
Professional Affiliations
- California Bar Association
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Fresno County Trial Lawyers Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
Recognitions
- Selected for Super Lawyers® (2015–2026)
- Selected for Northern California Rising Stars® by Super Lawyers® (2010–2014)
- Multiple Verdicts of the Month Throughout California
- Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
About Jason
Jason is a seasoned trial lawyer known for his aggressive advocacy, meticulous preparation, and consistent courtroom success. At a time when many lawyers rarely try cases, Jason stands apart — he takes cases to trial and wins. He leverages his extensive courtroom experience to represent individuals and families harmed by serious injuries and wrongful death caused by negligence.
A relentless advocate, Jason combines tenacity with compassion. He takes pride in building strong relationships with his clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. When insurance companies and large corporations present unfair settlement offers, Jason is fully prepared to present the case to a jury and pursue justice.
Jason’s approach is straightforward: uncover the truth about what happened and secure the maximum recovery for his client. To accomplish this, every case he prepares for trial is tested through focus groups and mock juries. This process allows Jason and his team to refine strategy, strengthen themes, and develop compelling presentations.
At trial, Jason emphasizes the human story behind each case rather than relying heavily on paid experts. He believes authentic testimony from percipient witnesses resonates more strongly with juries and keeps litigation costs reasonable for clients. This strategic, story-driven approach has enabled Jason to successfully take on large insurance companies and corporations — and win.
Notable Settlements & Verdicts
- $6 Million Wrongful Death Motor Vehicle Collision After Clients Placed At Fault
- $2.63 Million Wrongful Death Motor Vehicle Collision Involving a Flatbed Truck Backing Across Roadway
- $2.6 Million ATV v. Truck Collision Involving Employee in the Course and Scope of Employment
- $1.54 Million Wrongful Death – Motor Vehicle Collision
- $1.25 Million Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Employee in the Course and Scope of His Employment
- $1.1 Million Negligent Supervision of Teenagers – Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
- $1 Million Construction Site Injury
- $1 Million Motorcyclist Injured When Trailer Detaches From Old Truck
- $900 Thousand Motor Vehicle Collision
- $750 Thousand Rear End Collision Resulting in Lower Back Injury
- $675 Thousand Medical Malpractice Case Involving Doctor Abandonment
- $530 Thousand Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Neighboring Property Owner Negligence
- $425 Thousand Ambulance Gets in Accident Why Transporting Patient Causinng Injury
- $420 Thousand Cyclist Runs Into Rope Left Out at Public Park After Cross-Country Race
Employment
Contact Jason
1705 L Street
Fresno, CA 93721
2201 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Practice Areas
Education
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Arts in Agribusiness – 1998
San Luis Obispo, CAUniversity of California Hastings College of the Law
2001
San Francisco, CA
Professional Affiliations
- California Bar Association
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Fresno County Trial Lawyers Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
Recognitions
- Selected for Super Lawyers® (2015–2026)
- Selected for Northern California Rising Stars® by Super Lawyers® (2010–2014)
- Multiple Verdicts of the Month Throughout California
- Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
