Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to announce that James D. Riddet, Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.Steven J. Katzman, and Michael R. Williams have been selected to the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers® list.  

Jim holds the distinction of being the BKLW attorney who has been selected for inclusion on the Southern California Super Lawyers® list the longest – from 2004 through 2020.   Tom has been a Southern California Super Lawyers® honoree every year since 2006, in addition to being repeatedly recognized as one of the “Top 50 Lawyers in Orange County” by Super Lawyers® Magazine.  

Steve has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers® honoree every year since 2015.  This is the fifth time Mike has been recognized by Super Lawyers®, including multiple selections to the Southern California Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” list.  

Super Lawyers® is a peer-review rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of recognition and professional achievement.  Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers® list and no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive the Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” honor.  Additional information about the Super Lawyers® selection process can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/

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