Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP

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USA

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.

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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

2025

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

The 42-count indictment relating to the KOJC church was reduced to one marriage fraud guilty plea.

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Address (A-Z)

USA - Head office

California

903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 350 , San Clemente, California, USA, 92673, San Clemente

www.bklwlaw.com

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    John Littrell

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, California

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    Whitney Z. Bernstein

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, California

  • 5
    Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, California

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