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Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Best Lawyers® is respected by the legal industry, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.  Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America® list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.  Selection by Best Lawyers® is a significant honor regarded by clients and legal professionals.

BKLW would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2022 The Best Lawyers in America list:

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Partner
tbienert@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2009.

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Steven J. Katzman
Partner
skatzman@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2013.

  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

John L. Littrell
Partner
jlittrell@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2019.

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Anthony R. Bisconti
Partner
tbisconti@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2021.

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

Whitney Z. Bernstein
Partner
wbrnstein@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2021.

  • Criminal Defense: General Practice

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

James D. Riddet
Of Counsel
jriddet@bklwlaw.com

Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 1987.

  • Criminal Defense: General Practice

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

 

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.

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 Jay Katzman

Steven Jay 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 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 […]

Tony Bisconti

Tony Bisconti

Tony Bisconti is an experienced trial attorney representing businesses and individuals in all aspects of litigation.  His main practice areas include bankruptcy, complex civil and insolvency litigation, investigations, and white-collar criminal matters.  He has substantial experience leading cases in all phases of litigation, including trials, contested matters, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, […]

Whitney Z. Bernstein

Whitney Z. Bernstein

Whitney Z. Bernstein is an aggressive litigator and accomplished trial attorney with a track record for achieving success for her clients when the odds are against them. She has spent her career successfully defending felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses, leading companies in internal investigations to prevent litigation, and representing companies […]

James D. Riddet

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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