Eleven of the firm's lawyers earned the Rising Star designation, a category reserved for practitioners under 40 with less than a decade of experience who rank among the top 2.5% of regional advocates. This cohort includes Amir Khalioun, Ashkan Zamani, Ashley Akhavan, Garret Valerio, Giorgio Cassandra, Joe Younes, Julian Sonnega, Matthew Russell, Michael Daurio, Rightly Perry, and Sean Khanaki.
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Nineteen BD&J Attorneys Named to 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Nineteen attorneys from the Los Angeles-based firm BD&J have secured spots on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The firm, which specializes in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation, saw an increase in total honorees compared to its 2025 roster, marking a significant expansion of its recognized legal talent.
Eight additional attorneys were selected for the primary Super Lawyers guide, which recognizes the top 5% of legal professionals in Southern California based on ethics, case outcomes, and long-term experience. This group features Elizabeth Hernandez, Dana Fox, Olivier Taillieu, Shawn McCann, Jesse French, Lauren Horwitz, Martin Kanarek, and Maura Taillieu. Founding Partner Kevin Danesh noted that the firm continues to prioritize the recruitment of elite legal talent as it manages a diverse portfolio of personal injury cases, ranging from product liability to commercial injury claims.
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