Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that five of its attorneys – Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., Steven J. Katzman, James D. Riddet, and John Littrell – have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America© 2019.  

Tom has been selected to the Best Lawyers® list every year since 2009, and was named as Orange County’s “White Collar Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in 2011.  Steve has been selected to the Best Lawyers® list every year since 2013, and was named Orange County’s “Litigation – Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in 2013.

This is the first year that John has been selected for inclusion on the list, achieving recognition for his work in “Criminal Defense: White-Collar.”   

Finally, in a remarkable accomplishment, Jim has been selected to the Best Lawyers® list for over 30 consecutive years, since 1987.

Best Lawyers® is regarded as one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession.  Selection by Best Lawyers® is considered a significant honor by clients and the legal industry.  Additional information about the Best Lawyers® methodology and selection process can be found at www.bestlawyers.com.

                    

    Thomas J. Bienert, Jr.                                  Steven J. Katzman 

                   

               Jim Riddet                                                              John Littrell

 

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