Recognition

 Wilson Turner Kosmo is proud of the recent achievements and accolades received by our firm and attorneys reflecting our commitment to achieving successful results for our clients.

Best Lawyers

  • U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms:
    • "Metropolitan Tier 1": Employment Law - Management (2013 - 2021), Labor Law - Management (2015 - 2016, 2019), Litigation - Labor & Employment (2015 - 2016, 2018 - 2021), Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2012, 2015 - 2017)
    • "Metropolitan Tier 2":  Labor Law - Management (2020 - 2021), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2019 - 2021), Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2014, 2018 - 2021)
  • Vickie E. Turner was named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2010 - 2020) in the area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, and named the Best Lawyers' 2012 and 2018 San Diego Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year.
  • Claudette G. Wilson was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2007 - 2020), Labor and Employment Law Specialties and honored to be named San Diego Employment Law-Management "Lawyer of the Year" in Best Lawyers in America (2012,2016,2019). Featured in The Best Lawyers "Women in Law" Spring Business Edition (2019).
  • Michael S. Kalt was named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2014 - 2020), Litigation - Labor and Employment.
  • Meryl C. Maneker was named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2018 - 2020), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.
  • Lois M. Kosch was named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2020), Litigation - Labor and Employment.

 

Super Lawyers

We are honored to have eight WTK partners selected as Super Lawyers® in the 2019 edition of San Diego Super Lawyers. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers®, Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

  • Michael S. Kalt - Employment Litigation Defense 
  • Lois M. Kosch - Employment Litigation Defense
  • Frederick W. Kosmo, Jr. - Business Litigation 
  • Meryl C. Maneker - Class Actions
  • Vickie E. Turner - PI-Products Defense 
  • Claudette G. Wilson - Employment Litigation Defense (Top 25 Women San Diego Super Lawyers)
  • Robin A. Wofford - Employment Litigation Defense
  • Leonid M. Zilberman - Employment Litigation Defense

 

Rising Stars

Additionally, the firm had five partners and two associates selected to the 2019 San Diego Rising Stars list.  Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

  • Carolina Bravo-Karimi - Employment Litigation Defense
  • Robert K. Dixon - PI-Products Defense
  • Emily J. Fox - Employment Litigation Defense
  • Daniel C. Gunning - Employment & Labor
  • Marissa L. Lyftogt - Employment Litigation Defense
  • Parada K. Ornelas - PI-Products Defense
  • Mark A. Rein - Employment Litigation Defense

 

"AV" Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

The “AV” designation is awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys across the U.S. It signifies an attorney has been rated by judges and fellow attorneys (based on confidential feedback) as having the highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards based on: (1) legal knowledge, (2) analytical capabilities, (3) judgment, (4) communication ability, (5) legal experience, and (6) ethics.

  • Lois M. Kosch 
  • Frederick W. Kosmo 
  • James P. Leonard
  • Meryl C. Maneker
  • Martina M. Nagle 
  • Vickie E. Turner 
  • Claudette G. Wilson 
  • Robin Assaf Wofford
  • Leonid M. Zilberman

 

Other

  • Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 1 in Law360's Glass Ceiling Report for The Best Law Firms For Female Attorneys in the small firm category (20-49 lawyers).
  • Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 2 in Law360's Glass Ceiling Report for The Best Law Firms For Female Partners in the small firm category (20-49 lawyers).
  • Robin A. Wofford was selected for inclusion in the San Diego Daily Transcript's Top 50 Most Influencial Leaders in San Diego in 2018
  • Claudette G. Wilson was selected for inclusion in the San Diego Daily Journal's Top Labor and Employment Lawyers 2018 
  • Vickie E. Turner was honored in 2018 with the Woman of Dedication Award from the Salvation Army
  • Vickie E. Turner was honored in 2018 with the USD Distinguished Alumni Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award 
  • Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP was selected as the winner for the 2015 AT&T Legal Department Diversity and Inclusion Award in the small law firm category.
  • Rob A. Shields was honored in 2015 by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) with its Lifetime Community Service Award.
  • Vickie E. Turner has been named Woman of the Year for the California 79th Assembly District.
  • Rob A. Shields and Family Receive 10News Leadership Award.
  • Vickie E. Turner was chosen as a recipient of the KPBS and Union Bank 2014 Local Heroes Award.
  • Vickie E. Turner was awarded Belva Lockwood Award for her enduring commitment to Lawyers Club (2011).

  

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