We are proud to share that Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has achieved national tiered rankings in three practice areas and multiple metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list. These distinctions cement the firm's reputation as a leading law firm nationally and regionally, making this a historic milestone for our team.

Here’s a closer look at our standout rankings:

Appellate Practice:

• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Orange County (New Ranking)

Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law:

• National Tier 3 (New Ranking)
• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Los Angeles (New Ranking)

Bet-the-Company Litigation:

• Metropolitan Tier 2 – Orange County

Commercial Litigation:

• National Tier 3 (New Ranking)
• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Los Angeles (New Ranking)
• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Orange County

Criminal Defense: White-Collar:

• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Los Angeles
• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Orange County

Criminal Defense: General Practice:

• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Orange County

Litigation – Bankruptcy:

• National Tier 2 (Elevated from Tier 3)
• Metropolitan Tier 1 – Los Angeles

Our leap to National Tier 2 in Litigation – Bankruptcy and new national rankings in Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Law reflect our growing influence and recognition. Additionally, securing Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in both Los Angeles and Orange County for multiple practice areas underscores our regional dominance.

Out of 450,000 U.S. law firms, fewer than 0.5% achieve national-tiered rankings. The rigorous evaluation process combines quantitative and qualitative data, measuring performance against the highest standards in each metropolitan area and across the nation.

This honor is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication and client-focused approach. It also reflects the trust our clients place in us to handle their most complex and high-stakes matters.

Read more:

• Super Lawyers® recognizes five BKLW attorneys in 2024 Southern California list, bklwlaw.com

• Thirteen BKLW attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions, bklwlaw.com

• Whitney Z. Bernstein recognized by Chambers USA as a top litigator in White-Collar Defense and Government Investigations, named to the Daily Journal’s Top Women Attorneys list, and named as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star for 2024.