Congratulations to Nicole Hoeksma Gordon and Tyson Sohagi on being named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Honorees are selected by Lawdragon’s editorial team through a combination of submissions, research into the lawyers behind notable cases, and review by a board of peers. This year’s list spans commercial litigation, financial and securities matters, white collar and investigations, product liability, mass torts, class actions, appellate, and antitrust.
Congratulations to Andrea Musicant, named one of the San Diego Business Journal’s 50 Women of Influence in Law for 2026!
This recognition honors 50 deserving leaders representing the breadth of San Diego’s legal community, selected from a competitive nomination pool. We’re proud to celebrate Andrea’s well-earned place on this list — a true reflection of her growth and impact in the legal profession.
We are proud to announce that 15 Meyers Nave attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ — along with a Top-Listed Metro Award for our Los Angeles land use litigation team.
A special congratulations to Principal Margaret Sohagi, once again named “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Land Use and Zoning in Los Angeles. This is her third time earning the honor, following previous recognitions in 2022 and 2015 — a true testament to her decades of leadership in land use and environmental law.
The Best Lawyers in America (2027 Edition)
Los Angeles, CA
Ones to Watch:
Oakland, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Our Los Angeles office was also named Top-Listed in Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, with four of our attorneys recognized in that practice area alone.
Congratulations to all our honorees. This recognition reflects the dedication, skill, and trust our clients place in our attorneys every day. We’re proud to work among the best!
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Our firm is proud to announce that Janice Brown and Nadia Bermudez have been recognized on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list, featured in the publication’s 20th Anniversary edition.
Janice Brown is featured on the cover and profiled in a 20th Anniversary article reflecting on how the legal landscape has evolved over the past two decades, marking her twentieth consecutive year named to Super Lawyers, an uncommon distinction that underscores the consistency and depth of her practice.
Nadia Bermudez’s selection to the Top 50: 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers and the Top 25: 2026 Women San Diego Super Lawyers further highlights the firm’s bench of respected attorneys who deliver results across complex matters.
Congratulations to Janice and Nadia!
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Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service that selects no more than the top 5 percent of lawyers in California based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and independent research.
Being named to these lists reflects sustained excellence and deep expertise in complex legal fields from constitutional practice to environmental litigation and policy. These recognitions underscore the firm’s strength in environmental and public-sector work across California and the firm’s commitment to delivering rigorous advocacy and sophisticated counsel to clients throughout the state.
The Super Lawyers selection process includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations, ensuring that honorees represent the highest level of professional respect and accomplishment.
Our firm is proud to announce that six attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers and Southern California Rising Stars lists by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service that selects no more than the top 5 percent of lawyers in California based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and independent research.
2026 Recognized Attorneys
Deborah Fox — Constitutional Law
Amrit Kulkarni — Environmental Litigation
Margaret Sohagi — Environmental
Tyson Sohagi — Environmental
Kiana Amiri-Davani — Environmental
Ara Karamian – Environmental
Being named to these lists reflects sustained excellence and deep expertise in complex legal fields from constitutional practice to environmental litigation and policy. These recognitions underscore the firm’s strength in delivering rigorous advocacy and sophisticated counsel for private, non-profit, and government agencies throughout the state of California.
The Super Lawyers selection process includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations, ensuring that honorees represent the highest level of professional respect and accomplishment.
Congratulations to Deborah, Amrit, Margaret, Tyson, Kiana, and Ara on this distinguished recognition.
Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report have released their 2026 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings.
Among them, Meyers Nave was ranked in seven categories, including National Tier 3 for Land Use and Zoning Law and seven other regional positions.
We are proud to be ranked in all of the following categories — a result of the top notch work performed every day by our attorneys for our valued clients.
National Tier 3: Land Use and Zoning Law
Regional Tier 1
Regional Tier 2
Regional Tier 3
Firms included in the 2026 edition of US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
To be eligible, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, which honors 6% of lawyers practicing in the United States. Nine of our attorneys were recognized in 2026 as “Best Lawyers” and three were heralded as “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America” in their respected fields.
The Best Law Firms list is determined by client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys in the field and review of additional information provided by law firms. According to Best Lawyers, “Achieving a tiered ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.”
We are proud to announce that 11 Meyers Nave attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. This honor reflects their unwavering commitment to serving our clients, leadership in the legal profession, and dedication to serving our clients and communities.
The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition)
Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition)
Los Angeles, CA
We congratulate each of these exceptional attorneys for their well-deserved recognition and thank them for their dedication to advancing excellence in law and delivering outstanding results for our clients.
We’re proud to announce that several attorneys from Meyers Nave have been recognized on the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists – honors that celebrate excellence, peer recognition, and professional achievement in the legal field.
This year’s honorees include:
Super Lawyers honors no more than five percent of attorneys in Northern California, while Rising Stars recognizes no more than 2.5% of early-career lawyers who show outstanding promise. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.
Congratulations to our talented team on this well-deserved recognition and for consistently delivering exceptional legal counsel to our clients.
Congratulations to Russell Morse, Principal at Meyers Nave, for being named one of the Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers by the Daily Journal!
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Russell’s deep expertise, strategic thinking, and tireless dedication to clients and the real estate community. His work continues to shape the landscape of development across the region, and we’re proud to see his impact acknowledged on this notable list.
Congratulations again, Russell!
We’re honored to announce that Meyers Nave has earned a ranking in the inaugural Chambers Spotlight California 2025 Guide, which highlights standout small and mid-sized firms across the state. Our firm was recognized for its work in Real Estate and Environment (Oakland) —two of our Land Use and Environmental practice areas where our team of attorneys have consistently delivered outstanding results for clients.
This recognition is the result of Chambers’ in-depth, independent research and reflects the experience, talent, and commitment of our attorneys to providing excellent legal counsel and practical solutions. It also reinforces our longstanding focus on California’s unique legal and regulatory landscape—one we know well and serve every day.
Chambers Spotlight is a new initiative aimed at connecting General Counsel and business decision-makers with high-performing, regionally focused firms. With over 18 million visits to Chambers.com in 2024 and 65% of Spotlight users working outside of legal services, this recognition enhances our visibility among a broader audience of corporate and government sector leaders.
We appreciate Chambers for this distinction and congratulate all of our Land Use & Environmental attorneys and staff for their continued hard work and success.
For more information, visit Chambers.com.
