We are proud to announce that Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP achieved national tiered rankings in three practice areas and regional distinctions in seven practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list. This year marks a significant inflection point for the firm, highlighted by our elevation to National Tier 2 in two core practice areas.
National Rankings and Elevations
Our elevation to National Tier 2 in Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law reflects the firm’s growing national footprint and the depth of our capabilities in matters of scale and complexity. We also maintained National Tier 2 recognition in Litigation – Bankruptcy, underscoring the consistency of our performance across adjacent disciplines.
Regional Distinctions
The firm also earned multiple Regional Tier 1 and 2 rankings across Los Angeles and Orange County:
- Appellate Practice: Regional Tier 1 – Orange County
- Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law: Regional Tier 1 – Los Angeles
- Bet-the-Company Litigation: Regional Tier 2 – Orange County
- Commercial Litigation: Regional Tier 1 – Los Angeles
- Commercial Litigation: Regional Tier 1 – Orange County
- Criminal Defense: General Practice: Regional Tier 1 – Orange County
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar: Regional Tier 1 – Los Angeles
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar: Regional Tier 1 – Orange County
- Litigation – Bankruptcy: Regional Tier 1 – Los Angeles
These distinctions affirm our team’s relentless dedication and the trust clients place in us to handle their most complex and high-stakes matters. Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms® and receiving a tier designation demonstrates our team’s commitment to high-quality legal practice.
About Best Law Firms®
The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan‑based practice areas. The collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce industry‑led, tiered rankings of the top 4% of the industry.