LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BD&J – a personal injury law firm representing clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases – is thrilled to announce the inclusion of nineteen of its attorneys in the Thomson Reuters-owned Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list for 2026.
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While many know the qualities of and seek out Super Lawyers, fewer may realize the honor of being recognized as a Rising Star. Eleven BD&J attorneys are featured on the Rising Stars guide this year. The recognition maintains strict criteria for which attorneys are featured. These criteria include:
- under 40 years of age
- less than 10 years’ experience
- top 2.5% of advocates in the region
- in practice for fewer than 10 years
- selected among the top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California
BD&J’s Rising Stars demonstrate excellence in their growing careers through expertise, achievement, and client experience. This year’s attorneys are:
- Amir Khalioun
- Ashkan Zamani
- Ashley Akhavan
- Garret Valerio
- Giorgio Cassandra
- Joe Younes
- Julian Sonnega
- Matthew Russell
- Michael Daurio
- Rightly Perry
- Sean Khanaki
In addition to BD&J’s burgeoning advocates, eight of the firm’s most experienced attorneys appear on the Super Lawyers guide. This classification identifies the region’s top 5% of advocates, prioritizing ethics, outcomes, and experience. BD&J’s 2026 Super Lawyers are:
- Elizabeth Hernandez
- Dana Fox
- Olivier Taillieu
- Shawn McCann
- Jesse French
- Lauren Horwitz
- Martin Kanarek
- Maura Taillieu
With an increase in featured attorneys from the 2025 Super Lawyers guide, BD&J continues to grow its attorney roster with legal excellence in mind. “Our team is hand-selected from the best California has to offer,” remarks BD&J Founding Partner Kevin Danesh, “We are incredibly proud to be home to so much talent and we look forward to even more of our team making the 2027 list.”
About BD&J, PC: BD&J, PC, has served Californians since 2007 in many areas of personal injury law, including motorcycle and pedestrian collisions, product defects, premises liability, commercial injury, dog bites, and more. Having represented tens of thousands of clients from all walks of life, the attorneys at BD&J are proud to protect the rights of individuals from anywhere in California at any time. To learn more, contact BD&J here.
Media Contact: Juniper Elizondo – jne@bdj.com
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