Thu 4th Nov 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has ranked Tier 1 in four practice areas in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list for Orange County. This is the 12th year BKLW has achieved this recognition for professional excellence. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise, as well as ability, professionalism and …
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Mon 19th Jul 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce the addition of attorney Alexis Paschedag Federico to the firm’s practice. Alexis is a passionate litigator and appellate attorney experienced in complex civil litigation and criminal defense and investigations. Alexis has successfully represented clients in various complex litigation disputes including class action, licensing, and contract disputes and has secured favorable settlements, including an eight-figure recovery in insurance coverage matters. She has represented high-profile clients, including a …
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Thu 10th Jun 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Partners Whitney Bernstein and Tony Bisconti of Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP have once again been selected for the Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list, an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the region. Whitney, an aggressive litigator focusing on white collar criminal defense and high-stakes civil litigation, joins the Rising Stars list for the second time since entering the private sector in 2018. Tony, an experienced trial attorney …
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Wed 28th Apr 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
The National Trial Lawyers professional organization has named Whitney Bernstein as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Defense Trial Lawyers in California for her demonstrated excellence in litigation and track record of achieving success for her clients. The title is awarded to only 40 attorneys per region who have shown superior skills in criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. “With the selection of Whitney Bernstein,” The National Trial Lawyers write, “she has shown that …
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Wed 31st Mar 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the addition of attorney Ryan V. Fraser to the firm’s practice. Ryan is an accomplished trial attorney and appellate specialist who has successfully defended his clients and secured dismissals in dozens of high-stakes criminal cases. Ryan exemplifies BKLW’s thoroughness and creativity in achieving our clients’ goals. As a criminal defense attorney, Ryan tried multiple cases to juries and successfully negotiated alternative sentencing dispositions in cases of fraud, …
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Fri 22nd Jan 2021, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP, one of Orange County’s top boutique litigation firms, is proud to announce that five of our firm’s attorneys — Thomas Bienert, Steven Katzman, John Littrell, Michael Williams, and James Riddet — have been chosen for the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list. “I’m very pleased that Jim, John, Mike and Steve again have been recognized as Super Lawyers. They are among the most talented lawyers I know, each capable of …
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Fri 11th Dec 2020, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Founding partner Tom Bienert has been named one of California’s leading white collar defense attorneys by the Daily Journal. Tom is one of the nation’s prominent trial attorneys and has spent years defending businesses and individuals in a range of criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, bankruptcy, health care crimes, insider trading, tax offenses and more. The Daily Journal recognized Tom’s long career as a former federal prosecutor and his involvement in the investigation of …
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Sun 27th Sep 2020, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the elevation of Whitney Z. Bernstein to the firm’s partnership. Whitney is an accomplished attorney particularly well known for her expertise in complex white collar criminal defense and civil litigation. Whitney exemplifies BKLW’s tenacious, thorough, creative brand of litigation. She has led complex, multi-defendant white collar criminal cases and won major victories for her clients at the trial and appellate level. Whitney is known for her …
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Fri 21st Aug 2020, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that six of its attorneys – Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., Steven J. Katzman, James D. Riddet, John L. Littrell, Tony Bisconti,and Whitney Z. Bernstein – have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America® 2021. Mr. Littrell has also been named by Best Lawyers® as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of “Criminal Defense: White-Collar” in Orange County. Thomas H. Bienert, Jr. Partner tbienert@bklwlaw.com Mr. Bienert has …
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Wed 3rd Jun 2020, Blog, Firm Accomplishments and Recognition
Bienert | Katzman is pleased to announce that Tony Bisconti and Whitney Z. Bernstein have been selected to the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” list. This is the first time Ms. Bernstein, who joined the private sector at the end of 2018, has been selected to the “Rising Star” list. Mr. Bisconti has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” list every year since 2015. Super Lawyers® is a peer-review …
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