Twelve Hill Farrer Attorneys Recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers

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Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP, a prominent Los Angeles law firm, announced that ten of its attorneys have been selected as 2026 Southern California 'Super Lawyers' and two as 'Rising Stars' by the prestigious rating service. Super Lawyers honors outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas who have achieved a high level of peer recognition and professional accomplishment.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the deep bench of legal talent at Hill Farrer and demonstrates the firm's commitment to excellence in serving its clients across a range of practice areas, including business litigation, real estate, estate planning, and more. The 'Super Lawyers' and 'Rising Stars' designations are highly coveted in the legal industry, providing a mark of distinction for the honored attorneys.

The details

The ten Hill Farrer attorneys named 2026 Southern California 'Super Lawyers' are: Charles Bakaly IV (Business Litigation), Julia Birkel (Estate & Trust Litigation), Kevin Brogan (Eminent Domain, Civil Litigation, Professional Liability), John Byrne (Estate Planning & Probate), Christopher Dargan (Real Estate), Robert Eroen (Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate), Daniel McCarthy (Business Litigation, Bankruptcy), William Steckbauer (Real Estate & Business Litigation), Sean Topp (Business Litigation & Real Estate), and Brian Weinhart (Real Estate & Banking). The two Hill Farrer attorneys named 2026 Southern California 'Rising Stars' are Shelby Meskin (Employment & Labor) and Jordan Parr (Estate Planning & Probate).

• Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced the honors on March 3, 2026.