Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce the selection of six of its attorneys to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers® list.  Each year, only the top 5% 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.

2026 Southern California Super Lawyers:

Additionally, BKLW attorney Carlos A. Nevarez earned a spot on the Super Lawyers® Rising Star list for 2026. The Rising Star designation is granted to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in each state, making it a highly selective honor. As a Rising Star, Carlos joins a distinguished group of emerging leaders in the legal profession who are making significant contributions to their respective fields. 

2026 Southern California Rising Star:

BKLW specializes in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations, complex civil ligation, bankruptcy and insolvency matters, and internal investigations. 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., recognized as a Leading Commercial Litigator for 2025 by Daily Journal, bklwlaw.com
• BKLW ranked nationally in 3 areas, multiple Tier 1 rankings in 2025 Best Law Firms®, bklwlaw.com