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Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the inclusion of 10 of its attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Additionally, partners Whitney Z. Bernstein, Anthony R. Bisconti, and John L. Littrell have been named “Lawyers of the Year” for Orange County in Criminal Defense: General Practice, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Criminal Defense: White Collar, respectively.

Lawyers included on the Best Lawyers® lists are peer reviewed and authenticated and divided by geographic region and practice areas. Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this accolade particularly significant.

“I am privileged to work with such an elite group of lawyers,” said BKLW Partner Steven J. Katzman. “That so many of our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® confirms what I have known in working with each of them; that they are the best in the fields of practice. Their expertise, and achievements allow us to deliver remarkable results for clients in a range of matters, from criminal defense, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.”

Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

We would also like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States:

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Whitney Z. Bernstein

Whitney Z. Bernstein

Whitney Z. Bernstein is an accomplished trial attorney and aggressive litigator with a track record for achieving success for her clients when the odds are against them. She has spent her career successfully defending felony and misdemeanor federal and state criminal offenses, leading companies in internal investigations and advising individuals […]

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr. is widely recognized as one of the nation’s best trial attorneys.  After spending ten years as a federal prosecutor and two years at a national law firm, Tom founded this firm in 2000 and steadily grew it to its current size through the addition of other […]

Tony Bisconti

Tony Bisconti

Tony Bisconti is an experienced trial attorney representing businesses and individuals in all aspects of litigation.  His main practice areas include bankruptcy, complex civil and insolvency litigation, investigations, and white-collar criminal matters.  He has substantial experience leading cases in all phases of litigation, including trials, contested matters, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, […]

Steven Jay Katzman

Steven Jay Katzman

Steven J. Katzman’s unique and accomplished background includes nearly forty years of experience in both government service and private practice. A former United States Trustee for five federal judicial districts and federal prosecutor, Steven offers unparalleled trial, bankruptcy and complex litigation experience, specializing in complex insolvency, federal and commercial litigation. […]

John L. Littrell

John L. Littrell

John represents individuals and businesses in high-stakes disputes. A specialist in white collar defense and investigations, John has handled all types of fraud cases as well as public corruption and bribery offenses, violations of international trade and export laws, anti-kickback statutes and regulatory offenses.  He also represents both relators and […]

James D. Riddet

James D. Riddet

Jim Riddet has over 50 years of experience in defending criminal cases in state and federal court and has tried over 75 cases to a jury. For the past 35 years, the emphasis of his practice has been defending individuals charged in Federal Court. Over the years, he has represented […]

Anne Uyeda

Anne Uyeda

Anne serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Assistant General Counsel of Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP.  She oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and is responsible for developing and implementing strategy, policies, and procedures that promote efficiency and productivity.  She also provides legal advice and support to the […]

Michael R. Williams

Michael R. Williams

Michael R. Williams is a trial lawyer with more than twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of complex business litigation.  Mike heads BKLW’s highly regarded commercial litigation practice.  His practice areas include qui tam suits under state and federal False Claims Acts, class action defense, corporate governance and partnership […]

Alexis Paschedag Federico

Alexis Paschedag Federico

Alexis is an accomplished civil litigator who represents companies and individuals alike in a wide variety of high stakes and complex disputes. Her litigation practice includes contract and licensing disputes, business tort claims, corporate governance and partnership disputes, class action, insurance coverage and bad faith, appellate, and white collar defense […]

Nancy J. Sandoval

Nancy J. Sandoval

Nancy J. Sandoval practices in the areas of civil litigation, insolvency litigation, and criminal defense. She has experience with arbitration, preparing for trial, and negotiating and settling business disputes. She has also represented clients during federal criminal investigations. While at BKLW, Ms. Sandoval helped secure a multi-million dollar verdict in […]

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