Our Awards

Robert Shapiro, Esq.

• “Robert Shapiro Named One of The Most Influential Lawyers in America”
• Robert Shapiro Selected for Inclusion in the 2023 “Lawdragon Hall of Fame”
• Lawyers of Distinction Proudly Recognizes Member Robert Shapiro, Esq. of the “Legal Dream Team”
• “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2022-25
• “The Lawdragon Hall of Fame - Litigators,” Lawdragon, 2023
• “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” National Law Journal
• “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” and “Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs," The National Trial Lawyer
• “Litigation Star” (US-National, California), Benchmark Litigation, multiple years
• Best Attorneys of America, 1993
• “Nation's Top 100 Attorneys,” National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Founding Member
• “Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of California,” The American Society of Legal Advocates
• “Premier 100 Trial Attorney,” National Academy of Jurisprudence (fka American Academy of Trial Attorneys)
• “50 Inspirational Alumni,” Loyola Law School
• Southern California Super Lawyers, recognized for 35 years since its inception
• Pro-Bono Lawyer of the Year by the State of Nevada, 2008
• Author of one of the ten best legal articles of the 1990s, honored by the California State Bar Journal
• Board recipient of Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in their chosen fields, The Marquis Who’s Who Publications
• Excellence in Civil Litigation, Lawyers of Distinction
• Distinguished Justice Advocates, recognition of the highest standards of legal excellence, lifetime charter member
• Best Attorney, Lifetime Charter Member
• Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year, Century City Bar Association
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated (2024 Client Champion)
• “Top California Litigator,” Benchmark Litigation 2014
• Southern California Super Lawyers, multiple years
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
• Pro-Bono Lawyer of the Year by State of Nevada, 2008
• Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, 2010 – Present

Arya Firoozmand, Esq.

• Attorney of the Year - Technology (2024) - California Lawyers Association, Law Practice Management & Technology Committee
• Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff Litigation by The National Trial Lawyers

Curt Brown, Esq.

• Lawyer of the Year (CLAY Award) by The Daily Journal
• Rising Star by Super Lawyers (California)
• Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the USC Law School Public Interest Law Fund