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Best Lawyers Southern California

Michael J. Trotter and Richard D. Carroll Named as 2021 Best Lawyers Honorees

CKT&F Law is thrilled to congratulate Michael J. Trotter and Richard D. Carroll on being honored as 2021 Best Lawyers.

The 2021 Southern California’s Best Lawyers publication features more than 3,000 of the region’s top-ranked legal talent as well as the inaugural appearance of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in print.

For more information visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/article/best-lawyers-southern-california-2021/3188

Congratulations, Michael & Richard!

CA Trial Attorney of the Year

Richard D. Carroll Lands Prestigious CA Trial Attorney of the Year

KT&F Law is thrilled to congratulate Richard D. Carroll on being awarded California Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Annually, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) presents one California trial lawyer with this incredible honor.

ABOTA was first created in 1958 with the goal of defending and preserving the rights granted to all American citizens by the 7th Amendment to the Constitution (particularly the right to a trial by jury).

This organization remains “invitation only”, and is comprised of the finest lawyers and judges in America. The recipient of this specific award is chosen through the majority vote of the CAL-ABOTA board of directors (originally formed in 1977), which is comprised of officers from each of the eight local chapters.

These officers represent more than 1,500 California ABOTA members. Because this is the highest honor a California Trial Honor can receive, the recipient must meet several criteria and exhibit several distinguishing traits.

He or she must prove excellence in advocacy, have a reputation for civility, ethics, and fair play, and have obtained a distinguished career. The general criteria for selection of California Trial Lawyer of the Year requires that the selected individual also have participated in an outstanding result.

Before being considered, Richard Carroll had to submit a written and oral presentation to the board. Based on his acclaimed career and extensive accomplishments, he was ultimately presented with this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime achievement award.

Congratulations, Richard!

Chapter Lee B. Wenzel ABOTA Civility Award

Michael J. Trotter Receives American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Los Angeles Chapter Lee B. Wenzel ABOTA Civility Award

We are pleased to announce that Michael J. Trotter is this year’s (2020) recipient of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Los Angeles Chapter Lee B. Wenzel ABOTA Civility Award.  

The award honors attorneys for civility and professionalism in the courtroom and the practice of law who “elevate the standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession”.

Awards + Recognition

Super Lawyers

Kelly, Trotter & Franzen is ranked on Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Best Law Firms US News

Kelly, Trotter & Franzen is regionally ranked Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice law and Personal Injury Litigation. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

Best Lawyers

Kelly, Trotter & Franzen is featured in 5 publications of Best Lawyers magazine. They have received awards for being top listed in the state of California and city of Long Beach for medical malpractice law.

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