Musick Peeler's Steven Elie Named a Top 100 Lawyer in Los Angeles

Elie also selected as one of only five attorneys to receive the publication's Legal Excellence Award

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:12pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of legal documents, a gavel, and a glass of water arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing Elie's accomplishments in the legal profession.Elie's recognition as a top lawyer in Los Angeles underscores his exceptional professional achievements and leadership in the legal community.Los Angeles Today

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Co-Managing Partner Steve Elie has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the city's 'Top 100 Attorneys' for 2026. In addition, Elie was selected as one of only five attorneys to receive the publication's Legal Excellence Award, underscoring his exceptional professional achievements and leadership in the legal community.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights Elie's standing as a leading practitioner in complex business, insurance and environmental litigation, as well as his dedication to both the legal profession and public service through his roles with various water agencies and coalitions.

The details

Elie, a veteran litigator with more than 30 years of experience, has built a reputation for navigating the complex intersection of environmental regulations and insurance coverage. He holds a career-long track record of securing defense verdicts in high-stakes, multi-party trials for a diverse range of public and private entities.

  • Elie has been recognized as one of the 'Top 100 Attorneys' in Los Angeles for the second year in a row in 2026.

The players

Steve Elie

Co-Managing Partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, a leading practitioner in complex business, insurance and environmental litigation with a track record of securing defense verdicts in high-stakes trials.

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP

A law firm that announced Elie's recognition as one of the 'Top 100 Attorneys' in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Los Angeles Business Journal

A publication that recognized Elie as one of the 'Top 100 Attorneys' in Los Angeles and also selected him as one of only five attorneys to receive the publication's Legal Excellence Award.

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The takeaway

This recognition underscores Elie's exceptional professional achievements and leadership in the legal community, as well as his dedication to both the legal profession and public service through his roles with various water agencies and coalitions.