Five BKLW Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers® in 2023

Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been named to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers® list. Each year, only the top five percent of attorneys in the region are selected to receive the honor.

Super Lawyers® is a listing of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

The following BKLW attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers® list:

Thomas H. Bienert
Partner

Super Lawyer 2006-2023
Criminal Defense: White Collar

Steven J. Katzman
Partner

Super Lawyer 2015-2023
Bankruptcy: Business

John L. Littrell
Partner

Super Lawyer 2021-2023
Rising Star 2009
Criminal Defense: White Collar

Michael R. Williams
Partner

Super Lawyer 2019-2023
Rising Star 2005-2006, 2011
Business Litigation

James D. Riddet
Of Counsel

Super Lawyer 2004-2023
Criminal Defense: White Collar

BKLW specializes in white-collar criminal defense and investigations, complex civil ligation, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters. The firm’s trial results include complete defense verdicts, favorable outcomes in criminal cases including zero restitution and no jail time, and multi-million dollar judgments and recoveries for plaintiffs, trustees, and creditors. In cases resolved short of trial, the firm has secured numerous dismissals in defense cases and adversary proceedings, and settlements in plaintiff cases totaling in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

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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 […]

Steven Jay Katzman

Steven J. Katzman’s unique and accomplished background includes over thirty-five 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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