Three BD&J Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers Rankings

Partner Olivier Taillieu, a frequent Trial Lawyer of the Year finalist, earned his spot through a track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. A member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Taillieu frequently serves as a commentator on traumatic brain injury cases. Joining him on the list is Elizabeth A. Hernandez, a repeat honoree since 2016. Hernandez, a former president of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, is noted for her leadership within the state's largest plaintiff trial lawyer organization and her sustained advocacy work.

Arnold Reed II received the 2027 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch designation, an honor reserved for rising legal talent. His profile has expanded rapidly, bolstered by successful high-stakes litigation and media coverage, including a feature in an NBC documentary regarding his work on a high-profile burglary case. Beyond his trial success, Reed contributes to legal scholarship through lectures for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and regular contributions to professional journals. Co-founding partner Kevin Danesh credited the firm's consistent presence on these peer-reviewed rankings to the group's collective commitment to client outcomes and rigorous litigation standards.