Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America® All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2027. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community.
When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch In America® Aaron Sinfield was selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2027 in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This recognition honors attorneys who are early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence based entirely on peer review. The 2027 edition was publicly released on August 20, 2026.
The future of Easton & Easton is already earning national recognition.
Super Lawyers Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers 2027 — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027.
When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2027 — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Two attorneys — Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027.
The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation.
When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, Aaron Sinfield, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys.
At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
U.S. News & World Report — Best Law Firms Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence.
When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
OC Register — Best of OC Easton & Easton was voted Top 3 Best Law Firm in Orange County by the readers of the OC Register in 2026, and #1 in 2025 (People's Choice Award). This recognition means the most to us — because it comes from the community we serve.
Thank you, Orange County.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more.
When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results — because Results Matter.
AV Preeminent Rating — Martindale-Hubbell Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887.
When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Joseph D. McNeil Attorney Civility Award Brian Easton received the Joseph D. McNeil Attorney Civility Award in 2024 — an honor given only once a year to a trial lawyer who has exhibited exemplary skill, ethics, and civility as a litigator.
You can advocate hard for your clients and still treat everyone with respect. Brian proves that every day.
Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
A perfect score. No room for higher.
LA TIMES READER'S CHOICE AWARD Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve.
BBB A+ RATING Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available.
Trust is earned. We've earned it.
PEOPLE LOVE US ON YELP Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.
Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
TOPVERDICT.COM Easton & Easton has been recognized more than 25 times by TopVerdict.com, which independently tracks and verifies the largest jury verdicts and settlements nationwide: #1 Recognitions (16 total):
California 2025:
Bicycle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Bone Fracture Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Single-Track Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Non-Motorized Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Two-Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Car v. Bicycle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Paraplegia Settlement (Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co.)
Rollover Accident Settlement (Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co.)
Los Angeles County 2025:
Bicycle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Bone Fracture Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Single-Track Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Non-Motorized Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Two-Vehicle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Car v. Bicycle Accident Settlement (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Previous years:
Bicycle Accident Settlement in California — 2024 ($32,000,000)
Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County — 2023 ($26,000,000)
Top 10 Recognitions:
Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California — 2025 (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles — 2025 (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles — 2025 (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in California — 2025 (Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver)
Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States — 2019 ($20,000,000)
Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California — 2023 ($26,000,000)
Top 20–50 Recognitions:
Top 20 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States — 2024 ($32,000,000)
Top 20 Truck Accident Settlement in California — 2025 (Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co.)
Top 50 Personal Injury Settlement in California — 2025 (Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co.)
Top 50 Personal Injury Verdict in California — 2016 ($1,850,000)
Most law firms make this list once in their history. Only 3% make it two years in a row. We've made it more than 25 times over the past 5 years — including sixteen #1 recognitions.
When we say RESULTS MATTER, we mean nationally recognized, record-breaking wins — among the biggest in America.
26 prestigious awards and recognitions. Exposed to the harshest scrutiny. Earning the highest honors. Recognized by every major legal organization — year after year.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
**Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization.
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Easton & Easton has been recognized by TopVerdict.com Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles for 2025, for the case Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver — the fifth time the firm has appeared on a TopVerdict list across nine years, and a recognition that arrives in the firm’s 35th anniversary year.

Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available. Trust is earned. We've earned it.

Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.

Easton & Easton was voted #1 in 2026 (People's Choice Award). This recognition means the most to us — because it comes from the community we serve.This is our fourth #1 win — 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026

Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.

All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2025. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.

Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025

Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025

We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.

Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.

Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, John Oney, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Three attorneys — John, Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027. The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.

Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve

Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.

Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.

Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.

Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.

Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.

Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.

We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.

Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.

Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.

Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.

Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.

Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).

We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
20+ prestigious awards and recognitions. Exposed to the harshest scrutiny. Earning the highest honors. Recognized by every major legal organization — year after year.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
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*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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