Professional Honors


Our lawyers have been recognized for their talent and commitment to San Diego.

  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell (highest ranking)
  • Humanitarian of the Year, San Diego Volunteer Lawyers
  • Who’s Who in American Law
  • Listed in Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers-Corporate Counsel
  • President’s Pro Bono Service Award, California State Bar
  • Southern California Super Lawyers,
    (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Channel 10 Leadership Award
  • San Diegans to Watch, San Diego Magazine
  • San Diego Mayor’s “Seahorse Award” for Community Service
  • Outstanding Community Service Award, San Diego Bar Association
  • Distinguished Pro Bono Service Awards, San Diego Bar Association,
    ‘92, ‘93, ‘95, ‘97, ‘98 & ‘00 (200+ hours yearly)
  • Outstanding Young Citizen Finalist, San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Service Awards, State Bar of California, 1992-2005
  • Friend of the Year Award for Advancement of Human Rights in San Diego
  • United Way/J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award for Outstanding Contributions in California
  • Graduate, LEAD San Diego, Class of 2006
  • San Diego Downtown YMCA, Board of Management


  • Our lawyers have been recognized numerous times for their talent and commitment to San Diego’s legal community.