We are excited to announce that several of our DEF attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers Individual Awards. We saw a significant increase in the attorneys from our firm that were recognized – a total of 50 attorneys were recognized this year (up from 24 last year) – and we know this achievement reflects the high standards of excellence that DEF is known for.
Here are the details of the attorneys recognized in each category.
Lawyer of the Year

Julie Y. John
Workers’ Compensation – Employers
2024 Best Lawyers ©

Worker’s Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions – Defendants

Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Litigation – Real Estate

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation

Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Commercial Litigation

Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Litigation – Insurance

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law

Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance

Insurance Law

Insurance Law
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch ©

Insurance Law

Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Entertainment and Sports Law, Insurance Law

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Commercial Litigation

Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Insurance Law

Insurance Law

Labor and Employment Law – Management

Insurance Law

Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Insurance Law

Insurance Law

Workers’ Compensation law – Employers

Transportation Law
We extend our congratulations to all the attorneys who have received these recognitions. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to providing outstanding legal services to our clients.
To learn more about Best Lawyers, visit their website: https://www.bestlawyers.com/