Firm PROFILE
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
USA 2026
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Leading firm in USA 2026
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Overview
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BKLW is a prominent boutique litigation firm in California with offices in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 by Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., a former federal prosecutor, the firm has 16 attorneys specializing in complex, high-stakes legal matters. BKLW combines big-firm talent with a client-centered approach, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedicated litigation support team. Its attorneys bring extensive government and private practice experience.
Capabilities (7)
- White Collar Criminal and Regulatory Defense
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Whistleblower Claims
- Class Actions
- Internal Investigations
- Appeals
Key people
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Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Founding Partner
Steven Jay Katzman
Partner
John Littrell
Managing Partner
Michael R. Williams
Partner & General Counsel
Tony Bisconti
Partner
Whitney Z. Bernstein
Partner
Reuben Camper Cahn
Partner
Dan Goldman
Partner
Alexis Paschedag Federico
Partner
Ryan V. Fraser
Partner
Work & experience
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BKLW distinguishes itself by offering big firm talent with a client-centered approach. The firm emphasizes agility, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedicated litigation support team to manage complex cases efficiently. Our attorneys have extensive experience in both government service and private practice, providing a deep understanding of the business environments in which clients operate.
Notable work
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$12.5 million jury verdict against American Express under Illinois consumer protection laws
2025Completed
Jury found Amex's anti-steering rules unfairly inflated consumer prices by suppressing credit card network competition.
Utah Court issues terminating sanction in favor of BKLW client Tim Ballard in highly publicized civil dispute
2025Completed
Court dismisses plaintiff's claims after finding her theft of privileged documents was deliberate and egregious.
Time-served sentence secured in high-profile federal immigration fraud case
2025Completed
The 42-count indictment relating to the KOJC church was reduced to one marriage fraud guilty plea.
Ranked Offices at Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
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Ranked Departments at Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP (2)
Ranked Individuals at Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP (3)
California
John Littrell
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Whitney Z. Bernstein
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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