TOP GUN TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Nominations for TOP GUN & YOUNG GUN Trial Lawyer of the Year are being accepted through July 31, 2026.

Each year the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association recognizes and honors local trial attorneys for their exceptional trial skills over the past 12 months. These attorneys not only show courage and commitment to their clients, but also demonstrate truly exceptional skill, ability, preparation, and professionalism to obtain outstanding results on behalf of their clients. 

Outstanding results are not limited to the size of a verdict but may include additional factors such as length of trial, complexity of liability or damages, the impact of the result beyond the case itself and any other unique identifying characteristics. Results can include jury verdicts, arbitration awards and bench trial awards.  The case must be final.  Current OCTLA Members are eligible to submit a nomination.

In selecting the Trial Lawyer of the Year, the nomination committee may consider the following criteria:

1.    That the individual be an excellent advocate;
2.    The individual’s reputation of civility, ethics and fair play in and out of the courtroom;
3.    The individual’s reputation and standing in the community;
4.    The individual’s firm is in Orange County and/or the case was tried in Orange County.
5.    The individual has meaningfully participated in an outstanding recent verdict as lead trial attorney.

Please include supporting material such as verdict reports, articles and/or a resume or biography that includes work history with trial dates.  Whether an award winner is selected in any given category is at the sole discretion of the nomination committee and the Board of Directors.

CLICK HERE for a Nomination Form